BRITISH DRESSAGE
To advance education and participation in the sport of dressage in Great Britain for the public benefit. To promote the sport, to increase participation by persons (both able bodied and with any form of disability) in healthy recreation in dressage. To provide advice and guidance to dressage participants. To develop fair competition between participants and improve the standards of riding.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £102,541 for the year ended 31 December 2025, which decreased total unrestricted reserves to £2.587 million. The trustees consider the charity's financial position strong, holding £3.4 million in cash and cash equivalents, which represents approximately 12 months of defined operating costs. Consequently, the board considers it appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity’s policy is to maintain free reserves in the range of six to twelve months defined operating expenditure.” — page 12
“During the year, British Dressage Trading Limited received £30,240 (2024: £16,900) for commission on the sale of Dressage Test Pro from Lion Dog Apps Limited, a company in which T Ormrod has significant control. These transactions have been done on an arm’s length basis.” — page 34
“During the year, British Dressage paid £nil (2024: £5,737) in consultancy fees to Lucehann Limited, a company in which R Lane has significant control. These transactions have been done on an arm’s length basis.” — page 34
“During the year, British Dressage Trading Limited received £30,240 (2024: £16,900) for commission on the sale of Dressage Test Pro from Lion Dog Apps Limited, a company in which T Ormrod has significant control. These transactions have been done on an arm’s length basis.” — page 34
“During the year, British Dressage paid £nil (2024: £5,737) in consultancy fees to Lucehann Limited, a company in which R Lane has significant control. These transactions have been done on an arm’s length basis.” — page 34
“The charity has a wholly owned subsidiary, British Dressage Trading Limited, which carries out trading activities to raise funds for the charity.”
In the news
- Goodear, Dovey, Gray, Graham Win Youth Titles at 2026 British Dressage Championships
- Matt Frost and Lenika Shine as PSG Supreme Champions at 2026 British Dressage Championships
- Busy Bee Becky Moody Claims Inter I Supreme Champion's Title at 2026 British Dressage Championships
- Jill Day Reappointed Chair of the British Dressage Board of Directors
- Williamson clinches second British dressage championship title
- Did you know? Waistcoats are allowed to be worn under British Dressage and British Eventing rules
- Carl Hester, top British dressage rider and trainer
- Fame, Glamourdale, Jagerbomb – and who joins them? British dressage team revealed for World Championships
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Jason Brautigam — Chief Executive Officer
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Jill Daychair
- CAROLINE GODFREY
- Derek John Pullem
- Hannah Moody
- Harry Thomas Payne
- JUDY HARVEY
- Richard Lane
- SUZANNE HOMEWOOD
- Tracy-Anne Ormrod
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £5.0m | £5.1m |
| 31/12/2024 | £5.6m | £5.5m |
| 31/12/2023 | £5.2m | £5.3m |
| 31/12/2022 | £4.8m | £4.6m |
| 31/12/2021 | £4.2m | £4.0m |
Common questions
Is BRITISH DRESSAGE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £102,541 for the year ended 31 December 2025, which decreased total unrestricted reserves to £2.587 million. The trustees consider the charity's financial position strong, holding £3.4 million in cash and cash equivalents, which represents approximately 12 months of defined operating costs. Consequently, the board considers it appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Forvis Mazars LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE THOMPSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £140k |
| THE CHARLOTTE HEBER-PERCY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £125k |
| THE DERBYSHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £69k |
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | 1 | £60k |
| SANDRA CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £33k |
| SIR PETER O'SULLEVAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £31k |
| THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE ELIZABETH AND PRINCE ZAIGER TRUST | 1 | £19k |
Charities like this
- ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH RIDING SCHOOLS
- THE BRITISH EVENTING TRAINING FOUNDATION
- EPSOM RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION INCORPORATING CARRIAGE DRIVING
- THE BRITISH HORSE SOCIETY
- DIGSWELL PLACE GROUP RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION
- CONQUEST CENTRE LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRITISH DRESSAGE | £5.0m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH RIDING SCHOOLS | £153k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITISH EVENTING TRAINING FOUNDATION | £145k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| EPSOM RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION INCORPORATING CARRIAGE DRIVING | £119k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITISH HORSE SOCIETY | £16.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DIGSWELL PLACE GROUP RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION | £155k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |