LLUEST HORSE AND PONY TRUST
Hosting and attending public events we are able to advance the placing of our suitable equines in approved loan homes, promote our fundraising Adopt a Pony Scheme, attract volunteers and educate the public on responsible horse ownership.
Objects
(1) THE CARE AND PROTECTION OF HORSES AND FOALS WHO ARE IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION BY REASON OF OLD AGE, SICKNESS, MALTREATMENT, NEGLECT, POOR CIRCUMSTANCES OR OTHER SIMILAR CASES.(2) TO PLACE SUITABLE HORSES, PONIES, AND DONKEYS IN APPROVED HOMES, AND TO VISIT THESE HORSES, PONIES AND DONKEYS PERIODICALLY (AT A MINIMUM OF SIX MONTHLY INTERVALS) TO ENSURE THEY ARE RECEIVING THE NECESSARY CARE AND ATTENTION.(3) TO SCHOOL HORSES, PONIES AND DONKEYS TO A STANDARD THAT THEY CAN BE AVAILABLE FOR THE RIDING BY AND FOR THE PLEASURE OF DISABLED AND DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE.(4) TO MONITOR CONDITIONS FOR EQUINES AT MARKETS AND THE SURROUNDING MOUNTAIN AND MARSHLAND AREAS IN THE SOUTH OF WALES.(5) TO ASSIST IN THE EDUCATION OF RESPONSIBLE HORSE OWNERSHIP, THE RAISING OF AWARENESS TO CONTROL INDISCRIMINATE BREEDING, AND THE IMPORTANCE OF REPORTING SUSPECTED CASES OF CRUELTY AND NEGLECT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £18,533 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted funds from £528,258 to £509,725. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Reserves stood at £509,725, which is significantly above the stated policy target of between £50,000 and £60,000.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the Trustees' aim that the amount to be kept in reserves is to be between £50,000 and £60,000” — page 4
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
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 08359099
Company officers (Companies House)
- DAWES, Lauren Nicole on trustee list
- MCMILLAN, Alison on trustee list
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (29/03/2017)
Trustees
- Ann Slaterchair
- Alison McMillan
- Lauren Nicole Dawes
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £140k | £159k |
| 31/03/2024 | £191k | £119k |
| 31/03/2023 | £125k | £167k |
| 31/03/2022 | £145k | £169k |
| 31/03/2021 | £166k | £156k |
Common questions
Is LLUEST HORSE AND PONY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £18,533 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted funds from £528,258 to £509,725. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Reserves stood at £509,725, which is significantly above the stated policy target of between £50,000 and £60,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LLUEST HORSE AND PONY TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LLUEST HORSE AND PONY TRUST as a grant recipient include THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | FY2023 | £8k | Animal welfare |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/03/2016 | £5k | Lluest's Horsing Around |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/03/2011 | £5k | Community Training Centre - preparation stage |