RIDING FOR SMILES
RfS offers inclusive, innovative equestrian based activities to disabled and vulnerable young people who have physical, social, learning, behavioural and mental disabilities and those who are disaffected, excluded or marginalised. Our sessions provide enjoyable, enrichment experiences to develop confidence and self-esteem, positive interaction, motivation, calmness, thoughtfulness and resilience.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The provided document is a bank statement for the 'RFS BANK BALCommunity BANK ACCOUNT' and does not contain a full set of financial accounts, trustees' report, or summary of income and expenditure. Consequently, no assessment of the charity's overall financial health, reserves, or operational costs can be derived from this text alone.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Sarah Addischair
- Beth Stuckey
- HELEN STUCKEY
- SHARON TOLLEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £40k | £88k |
| 31/03/2024 | £103k | £114k |
| 31/03/2023 | £47k | £58k |
| 31/03/2022 | £64k | £55k |
| 31/03/2021 | £52k | £14k |
Common questions
Is RIDING FOR SMILES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The provided document is a bank statement for the 'RFS BANK BALCommunity BANK ACCOUNT' and does not contain a full set of financial accounts, trustees' report, or summary of income and expenditure. Consequently, no assessment of the charity's overall financial health, reserves, or operational costs can be derived from this text alone.
Who funds RIDING FOR SMILES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name RIDING FOR SMILES as a grant recipient include THE JONES 1986 CHARITABLE TRUST, THE THOMAS FARR CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JONES 1986 CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £57k | Physical Health & Handicap |
| THE THOMAS FARR CHARITY | FY2025 | £2k | Donations made during the year |
| THE THOMAS FARR CHARITY | FY2024 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 30/05/2025 | £15k | Smiley Riding Club |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/01/2024 | £20k | Social Riding Club |
| Sport England | 13/07/2020 | £5k | Toyota Parasport Fund - Carriage Driving |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/04/2020 | £10k | Enrichment for the disadvantaged |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/02/2020 | £33k | Mental Health |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/05/2019 | £10k | Enrichment for the disadvantaged |