FRIENDS OF THE DARTMOOR HILL PONY
Promotion, welfare and protection of the DARTMOOR HILL PONY. Increasing the public awareness through education. Maintaining the bio diversity of the moor and protecting the ponies future. Improving pony health and fertility management. Leading to better managed and more productive commons.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred an operating deficit of £3,758.44 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a net surplus of £9,758.44 after capital expenditure. The closing unrestricted reserves (represented by bank and PayPal balances less creditors) total £3,064.67, which is a decrease from the previous year's closing balance of £12,823.11.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations including pony sponsorship 20,485.53” — page 2
Trustees
- CAROLYN ANNE OWEN
- CHARLOTTE ANN FAULKNER
- Christopher Fleet
- MELANIE BARRETT
- Stuart Houghton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £39k | £43k |
| 31/03/2024 | £69k | £61k |
| 31/03/2023 | £57k | £56k |
| 31/03/2022 | £55k | £59k |
| 31/03/2021 | £45k | £48k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF THE DARTMOOR HILL PONY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred an operating deficit of £3,758.44 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a net surplus of £9,758.44 after capital expenditure. The closing unrestricted reserves (represented by bank and PayPal balances less creditors) total £3,064.67, which is a decrease from the previous year's closing balance of £12,823.11. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FRIENDS OF THE DARTMOOR HILL PONY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FRIENDS OF THE DARTMOOR HILL PONY as a grant recipient include PETPLAN CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETPLAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | Mobile Pony handling facility |
| PETPLAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | National Adoption Campaign-Romania |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 10/05/2002 | £14k | "DARTMOOR HILL PONY WEBSITE" |