DOVECOTE FARM RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION INCORPORATING CARRIAGE DRIVING
People with disabilities are given the opportunity to ride horses or ponies to benefit their health and wellbeing
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £38,527.22 at the end of the period, which is in excess of its stated policy target of £4,000. This excess was primarily due to a one-off legacy of £50,000, while total income for the year was £56,445.31 against expenditure of £21,872.26.
What the accounts disclose
“Legacy (W. Wren) £50,000.00” — page 3
“Reserves policy: reserves of £4K usually held to cover annual costs in the event of school funding difficulties, maintenance and fixed costs and shortfall from donations and fundraising.”
Trustees
- ALISON JANE PARNHAM
- Alexandra Jane Fogg
- HEATHER GUNN
- Jane Emma Clayton
- Janet Elizabeth Watson
- Michael John Muscott
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £56k | £22k |
| 31/08/2024 | £5k | £4k |
| 31/08/2023 | £7k | £5k |
| 31/08/2022 | £2k | £4k |
| 31/08/2021 | £0 | £527 |
Common questions
Is DOVECOTE FARM RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION INCORPORATING CARRIAGE DRIVING financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £38,527.22 at the end of the period, which is in excess of its stated policy target of £4,000. This excess was primarily due to a one-off legacy of £50,000, while total income for the year was £56,445.31 against expenditure of £21,872.26. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.