BRADBOURNE GROUP RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION
To promote the objectives of the Riding for the Disabled Association incorporating Carriage Driving, a charity registered under charity no. 244108, by providing disabled people with the opportunity to ride and/or carriage drive to benefit their health and well being in the Sevenoaks area.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net income of £3,191 for the year ended 31 March 2025, reversing a previous net expenditure. The trustees report that unrestricted free reserves are equivalent to 13 months' expenses, which exceeds their stated policy target of 12 months, indicating a stable financial position despite challenges with pony welfare and staffing.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity aims to maintain unrestricted free reserves sufficient to cover 12 months' expenses net of depreciation, amortisation or any profit/loss on disposal of fixed assets.” — page 7
“During the year Riding Charges (stabling and livery costs) of £42,400 (2024: £41,600) were paid by the Charity to Bradbourne Riding and Training Centre Limited, a company of which S Howe, trustee, and her stepmother E Felgate, widow of the Charity's late President, are directors. During the year donations totalling £10,834 (2024: £125) were received from three trustees.” — page 18
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Sarah Jacqueline Fennchair
- Emily Harriet Carey
- Gary David Clarke
- Jane Renaud
- Sara Elizabeth Mary Howe
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £85k | £82k |
| 31/03/2024 | £58k | £84k |
| 31/03/2023 | £52k | £80k |
| 31/03/2022 | £86k | £72k |
| 31/03/2021 | £91k | £82k |
Common questions
Is BRADBOURNE GROUP RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net income of £3,191 for the year ended 31 March 2025, reversing a previous net expenditure. The trustees report that unrestricted free reserves are equivalent to 13 months' expenses, which exceeds their stated policy target of 12 months, indicating a stable financial position despite challenges with pony welfare and staffing. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 11/06/2020 | £10k | COVID-19 CEF |