THE RACEHORSE SANCTUARY LTD
Rehoming and retraining Thoroughbred ex-racehorses, providing long term care for animals that are not suitable for rehoming, raising awareness of the opportunities available to ex-racehorses.
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GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSESA) TO RELIEVE THE SUFFERING OF INJURED, SICK AND NEGLECTED RETIRED RACEHORSES BY MEANS OF THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES OFFERING PROTECTION, CARE AND REHABILITATIONB) TO PROMOTE HUMANE BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS HORSES THAT ARE IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION BY REASON OF AGE, MALTREATMENT, SICKNESS OR POOR CIRCUMSTANCES AND HELP EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN HORSE WELFARE AND THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY AND SUFFERING.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The charity reported a surplus of £62,884 on unrestricted funds, increasing its total unrestricted reserves to £252,040. The independent examiner confirmed the accounts were prepared correctly but noted a technical breach of the governing document regarding remuneration paid to a trustee acting as CEO. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the company's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year the charity paid Ms C Mcilwraith, 2 trustee of the charity, £21,600 for her role as CEO.” — page 13
“The Trustees are aiming to build reserves equivalent the 5 year costs of fully re-re-homing under all thé horses in their care. In the event of a serious event or health emergency that causes loss of current facilities.” — page 4
“During the year the charity paid Ms C Mcilwraith, 2 trustee of the charity, £21,600 for her role as CEO.” — page 13
“During the year the charity paid Ms C Meilwraith, a trustee of the charity, £21,600 for her role as CEO.” — page 16
“As set out in note 17 there was a technical breach of the charity's governing document in that Ms C Mcilwraith was paid in her role as CEO, On discovery on this the charity sought legal advice and advised the Charity Commission.” — page 7
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2026
- Volunteers: 4
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 3
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 1
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Andrew Dean
- Emily Taggart
- Maria Christina Parris
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £185k | £120k |
| 31/03/2025 | £100k | £102k |
| 31/03/2024 | £158k | £99k |
| 31/03/2023 | £145k | £112k |
| 31/03/2022 | £141k | £133k |
Common questions
Is THE RACEHORSE SANCTUARY LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The charity reported a surplus of £62,884 on unrestricted funds, increasing its total unrestricted reserves to £252,040. The independent examiner confirmed the accounts were prepared correctly but noted a technical breach of the governing document regarding remuneration paid to a trustee acting as CEO. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the company's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE RACEHORSE SANCTUARY LTD earn?
Per its FY2026 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £21,600 band.
Who funds THE RACEHORSE SANCTUARY LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE RACEHORSE SANCTUARY LTD as a grant recipient include THE FREDDIE GREEN AND FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FREDDIE GREEN AND FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE FREDDIE GREEN AND FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN PEARCE FOUNDATION | 2 | £201k |
| The Trevor Hemmings Foundation | 2 | £69k |
| THE RACING FOUNDATION | 1 | £54k |
| SIR PETER O'SULLEVAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £35k |
| PETPLAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £16k |
| RETRAINING OF RACE HORSES | 1 | £15k |
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | 1 | £12k |
| THE HAWTHORNE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £11k |
Charities like this
- RACEHORSE RELIEF
- RETRAINING OF RACE HORSES
- RACEHORSE TRAINERS BENEVOLENT FUND
- ROLEYSTONE HORSE AND PONY SANCTUARY
- REMUS MEMORIAL HORSE SANCTUARY
- FEN BANK GREYHOUND SANCTUARY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE RACEHORSE SANCTUARY LTD | £185k | £21,600 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RACEHORSE RELIEF | £307k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RETRAINING OF RACE HORSES | £2.5m | £120,001 - £130,000 | 2 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RACEHORSE TRAINERS BENEVOLENT FUND | £71k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROLEYSTONE HORSE AND PONY SANCTUARY | £28k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| REMUS MEMORIAL HORSE SANCTUARY | £630k | £20,923 | 0 | within | — | no doubt |