WELSH PONY RESCUE & REHOMING CHARITABLE TRUST
Rescue, rehabilitation & rehoming of abandoned & unwanted equines to alleviate suffering. In particular we rescue colts & stallions from Gelligaer & Cefn Golau Commons & promote breeding controls. We operate throughout Wales, but mainly South Wales.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is struggling with low income and high costs, with bank and PayPal balances covering only around 5% of running costs. The trustees report that they ideally wish to maintain a six-month financial reserve but currently experience high demand for help with neglected ponies. The financial position is described as one where the charity continues its work despite the cost of living crisis impacting donations and increasing operational strain.
What the accounts disclose
“Ideally the Charity would like to maintain a 6 month financial reserve to cover running costs.”
“The Charity will continue to take emergency cases until the financial situation improves.”
“1. Includes Loan from Trustees of £160” — page 9
Trustees
- ANN KEATINGchair
- Caroline Louise Nightingale
- TINA MINISTER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £84k | £78k |
| 30/09/2024 | £76k | £78k |
| 30/09/2023 | £45k | £109k |
| 30/09/2022 | £123k | £78k |
| 30/09/2021 | £122k | £120k |
Common questions
Is WELSH PONY RESCUE & REHOMING CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is struggling with low income and high costs, with bank and PayPal balances covering only around 5% of running costs. The trustees report that they ideally wish to maintain a six-month financial reserve but currently experience high demand for help with neglected ponies. The financial position is described as one where the charity continues its work despite the cost of living crisis impacting donations and increasing operational strain. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.