HERE4HORSES
We are a charity based in the North of England primarily focusing on Equine rescue and rehabilitation, and tackling welfare issues. The horse crisis in the UK in recent years has seen massive over-breeding of low value animals and a subsequent huge spike in the number of starved, diseased, neglected and abandoned horses and ponies, needing urgent help from charities.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with unrestricted reserves of £28,433, exceeding its stated policy target of £10,000. The trustees report a surplus of £15,922 and consider the charity's immediate future to be secure, noting no material uncertainties regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“As per the agreement made by Trustee’s in December 2021, the reserves target was set at £10,000. This amount remains appropriate for the next financial year.” — page 5
Trustees
- Paula Kempinchair
- Alison Harle
- Ellen McGraw
- Linda Blackett
- Wendy Lea Suddes
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £90k | £99k |
| 31/12/2024 | £147k | £131k |
| 31/12/2023 | £104k | £112k |
| 31/12/2022 | £78k | £73k |
| 31/12/2021 | £84k | £71k |
Common questions
Is HERE4HORSES financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with unrestricted reserves of £28,433, exceeding its stated policy target of £10,000. The trustees report a surplus of £15,922 and consider the charity's immediate future to be secure, noting no material uncertainties regarding going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HERE4HORSES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HERE4HORSES as a grant recipient include THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION, PETPLAN CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k | Grant Programme - Pets |
| PETPLAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £4k | Project Mule |
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £2k | Animal Assistance |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MRS D M FRANCE-HAYHURST FOUNDATION | 3 | £132k |
| RETRAINING OF RACE HORSES | 2 | £203k |
| THE BERYL EVETTS AND ROBERT LUFF ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST LIMITED | 2 | £14k |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | 2 | £9k |
| SIR PETER O'SULLEVAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £125k |
| THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO | 1 | £55k |
| THE ROTHERMERE FOUNDATION | 1 | £36k |
| THE RACING FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
Charities like this
- HORSES AND PONIES PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
- HORSE RESCUE FUND
- THE MARE AND FOAL SANCTUARY
- NEW BEGINNINGS HORSES
- HOPTON REHAB & HOMING CENTRE
- SHY LOWEN HORSE AND PONY SANCTUARY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HERE4HORSES | £90k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HORSES AND PONIES PROTECTION ASSOCIATION | £1.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HORSE RESCUE FUND | £102k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MARE AND FOAL SANCTUARY | £6.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW BEGINNINGS HORSES | £414k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOPTON REHAB & HOMING CENTRE | £327k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |