THE STABLES HORSE ACTIVITY CENTRE
This centre is for people with or without disabilities, with integration being central to the project. The horse is a good medium for people regardless of ability, allowing the opportunity to develop self-esteem through looking after the horse alongside promoting physical health through riding the horse.
Objects
THE RELIEF OF PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES PHYSICAL DISABILITIES OR ANY OTHER DISABILITIES THROUGH THE PROVISION OF A RANGE OF SUPPORTED EDUCATIONAL TRAINING AND LEISURE FACILITIES IN AN INTEGRATED SETTING.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity remained profitable with a net income of £13,783, resulting in an increase in unrestricted reserves to £333,017. The trustees consider the financial position stabilised, noting that reserves of £162,182 are adequate to cover running costs for seven months against a policy target of six months.
What the accounts disclose
“No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year” — page 16
“The Trustees consider it prudent to maintain an adequate balance of unrestricted funds to cover running costs for a period of 6 months.” — page 7
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- MICHAELLE STVINCENTchair
- Claire Elizabeth Wicking
- Elaine Munro
- Joanna Elizabeth Cooper
- Karen Jane Chenery
- TERESA BULL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £262k | £249k |
| 05/04/2024 | £276k | £247k |
| 05/04/2023 | £205k | £190k |
| 05/04/2022 | £226k | £205k |
| 05/04/2021 | £167k | £180k |
Common questions
Is THE STABLES HORSE ACTIVITY CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity remained profitable with a net income of £13,783, resulting in an increase in unrestricted reserves to £333,017. The trustees consider the financial position stabilised, noting that reserves of £162,182 are adequate to cover running costs for seven months against a policy target of six months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/02/2006 | £4k | Purchase of Compact Tractor |