HEARTBEAT HOME FOR HORSES LIMITED
To promote any charitable purpose for the relief, shelter, and care of elderly and infirm horses which can no longer be worked and require long term care, and in particular to provide facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such animals
Objects
1. FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC TO PROMOTE ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSE FOR THE RELIEF, SHELTER AND CARE OF ELDERLY AND INFIRM HORSES WHICH CAN NOT LONGER BE WORKED AND REQUIRE LONG TERM CARE AND IN PARTICULAR TO PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR THE RECEPTION, CARE AND TREATMENT OF SUCH ANIMALS.2. TO PROMOTE HUMANE BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS HORSES AND OTHER ANIMALS WHICH ARE IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION BY REASON OF AGE, SICKNESS, MALTREATMENT, POOR CIRCUMSTANCES OR ILL USAGE AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN MATTERS PERTAINING TO ANIMAL WELFARE IN GENERAL AND THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY AND SUFFERING AMONG ANIMALS.3. TO DO ALL SUCH THINGS AS WILL FURTHER THE ATTAINMENT OF THESE OBJECTS SUBJECT TO THE PROVISO THAT NOTHING WILL BE DONE WHICH WILL OR MAY PREVENT THE OBJECTS OF THE COMPANY BEING DEEMED TO BE CHARITABLE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported net incoming resources of £1,816 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £148,229. The trustees maintain that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operating, and reserves are kept to the minimum necessary to meet future requirements.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have decided to keep reserves to the minimum necessary to meet future requirements” — page 4
“The charity made payments of £7,695 (2024: £5,800) to Mr D C Clarke for bookkeeping services and associated expenses, who is a trustee and director.”
“During the year the charity made payments for veterinary services of £1,798 (2024: £2,030) to RyderDavies Vets, a business in which the trustee and director Mr B P Ryder-Davies is an owner. The charity made payments of £7,695 (2024: £5,800) to Mr D C Clarke for bookkeeping services and associated expenses, who is a trustee and director.” — page 14
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
Trustees
- Benjamin Philip Ryder-Davies
- Charles Wallace Binder
- David Charles Clarke
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £65k | £63k |
| 31/07/2024 | £101k | £54k |
| 31/07/2023 | £40k | £42k |
| 31/07/2022 | £39k | £69k |
| 31/07/2021 | £123k | £74k |
Common questions
Is HEARTBEAT HOME FOR HORSES LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported net incoming resources of £1,816 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £148,229. The trustees maintain that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operating, and reserves are kept to the minimum necessary to meet future requirements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.