Wesko Equestrian Foundation
We launched our first pilot project,developed to seek out up and coming riders.The aim is to offer three talented young riders a pathway to becoming professional eventers and supporting themselves in business within the industry. Each selected rider will be mentored and trained by Pippa Funnell. It will also include professional education in business and economics, communication, mental coaching.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £2,745,048, which significantly exceed its stated reserves policy target of holding sufficient funds to continue operating and meet emergencies. The charity reports a net expenditure of £113,931 against total income of £98,747, resulting in a net movement in funds of (15,184), yet the Trustees confirm adequate resources for going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The purpose of this reserves policy is to ensure that the charity holds sufficient funds to: - Continue operating during periods of reduced income - Meet unexpected costs or emergencies - Deliver its services consistently” — page 6
“During the year no trustees received any remuneration or other benefits for acting as trustees. Two (2024 - one) trustee received £1,800 (2024 - £2,100) for providing training sessions on an arm's length basis.” — page 18
“As set out in note 18, Horses for Wellbeing CIO, a charitable company with shared trustees, were granted a 5 year lease at the under-market rent of a peppercorn annually. The arm's length value of this has been estimated to be £12,000 per annum.” — page 21
Trustees
- Emma Alexandra Louise Chesworth
- Jane Chablani
- LESLEY WITHERS
- Philip Edwin Surl
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £99k | £114k |
| 31/08/2024 | £213k | £193k |
| 31/08/2023 | £180k | £157k |
| 31/08/2022 | £184k | £205k |
| 31/08/2021 | £128k | £169k |
Common questions
Is Wesko Equestrian Foundation financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £2,745,048, which significantly exceed its stated reserves policy target of holding sufficient funds to continue operating and meet emergencies. The charity reports a net expenditure of £113,931 against total income of £98,747, resulting in a net movement in funds of (15,184), yet the Trustees confirm adequate resources for going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.