DARTMOOR PONY HERITAGE TRUST
Established in response to widespread concern about the viability and long-term survival of the traditional Dartmoor Heritage pony on Dartmoor. We provide: direct grants to breeders and keepers, grazing on Bellever, organisation of multi-year scientific studies, educational walks and talks on Heritage Ponies, advocacy for Heritage Ponies breeders. In addition we promote sale of Heritage Ponies.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £14,305 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £162,502 to £148,197. The trustees note that cost reductions have helped extend reserves and the focus is now on rebuilding them. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Heather Rosemary Fishleigh
- Paul Pearse
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £93k | £107k |
| 31/03/2024 | £23k | £133k |
| 31/03/2023 | £62k | £117k |
| 31/03/2022 | £79k | £115k |
| 31/03/2021 | £78k | £86k |
Common questions
Is DARTMOOR PONY HERITAGE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £14,305 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £162,502 to £148,197. The trustees note that cost reductions have helped extend reserves and the focus is now on rebuilding them. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds DARTMOOR PONY HERITAGE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DARTMOOR PONY HERITAGE TRUST as a grant recipient include WHEELER MILL FOUNDATION, THE HDH WILLS 1965 CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELER MILL FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £59k | |
| THE HDH WILLS 1965 CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £20k | |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £6k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 04/12/2024 | £58k | "Saving the Spirit of Dartmoor – turbo-charging the drive to safeguard Dartmoor’s traditional pony herds" |
| UK government | 01/04/2023 | £11k | GCA DEL RPA UK ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/03/2009 | £10k | Ponies Enabling People |