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HOPE PASTURES HORSE & DONKEY RESCUE AND WELFARE

Registered charity 1186838 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Previously known as THE PHYLLIS HARVEY HORSE AND DONKEY TRUST Charity number: 504003.We rescue, rehabilitate and rehome horses, ponies and donkeys in distress. We also educate in animal welfare and provide (therapeutic) contact opportunities for people who wouldn't normally have the chance to meet these animals. Hope Pastures is open to the public Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 3pm.

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Latest income
£353k
Latest spending
£354k
Registered
2019
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity recorded a small deficit of £381 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total incoming resources of £353,341 and total resources expended of £353,722. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £425,353, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet ongoing running costs for approximately six months. The charity maintains a wind-down plan to address potential future financial deterioration.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: sufficient reserves to meet ongoing running costs should income fall significantly (held: £425k)
“The Trustees aim to maintain sufficient reserves to meet ongoing running costs should income fall significantly. As at 31 December 2025, investment reserves totalled £174,506, equivalent to approximately 6 months of operating costs.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The Trustees have also developed a six-month wind-down plan to ensure animal welfare and legal obligations could be met should financial conditions deteriorate.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Husband of trustee LF Gawthorpe employed by charity
“During the year the husband of L F Gawthorpe was employed by the Charity, with £13,454 being included within wages costs.” — page 16
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Hope Pastures Horse & Donkey Rescue and Welfare (matched by registered charity number).

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Leeds City

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£353k£354k
31/12/2024£415k£429k
31/12/2023£0£0
31/12/2022£0£0
31/12/2021£0£0

Common questions

Is HOPE PASTURES HORSE & DONKEY RESCUE AND WELFARE financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a small deficit of £381 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total incoming resources of £353,341 and total resources expended of £353,722. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £425,353, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet ongoing running costs for approximately six months. The charity maintains a wind-down plan to address potential future financial deterioration. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.