THE HIPPODROME CHARITABLE TRUST
(a) support individuals and their families suffering from the effects of problem gambling;(b) contribute to helping people overcome their problem gambling habits and lead a normal and healthy life;(c) educate the public on the effects of problem gambling;(d) benefit the residents and local communities within which the Hippodrome Casino operates.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a positive financial outcome with net income of £40,491 for the year ended 31 December 2024. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £39,877, while the trustees believe minimal reserves are currently required due to ongoing support from Hippodrome Casino Limited.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees believe that minimal reserves are required at this moment in time; however, as activities increase in the coming years, a reserves policy will be implemented.”
“Hippodrome Casino Limited is a connected party as previously disclosed in this report and provided donated facilities and services as scheduled in note 2 as well as providing back office support.”
Trustees
- JAMES SIMON THOMASchair
- PHILIP GRAHAM SHEPHARD
- Ralph Ian Keast
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £244k | £204k |
| 31/12/2023 | £334k | £144k |
Common questions
Is THE HIPPODROME CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a positive financial outcome with net income of £40,491 for the year ended 31 December 2024. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £39,877, while the trustees believe minimal reserves are currently required due to ongoing support from Hippodrome Casino Limited. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| GAMBLEAWARE | 3 | £5.4m |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 2 | £40k |
| THE MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION | 1 | £38k |
| WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF BASKETMAKERS 2011 CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £23k |
| WILLIAM ADLINGTON CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE GRIMMITT TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £5k |
| THE SAINTBURY TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME THEATRE TRUST LIMITED
- Gambling Harm UK
- PENDLE HIPPODROME THEATRE LIMITED
- HITCHIN TOWN HALL GYMNASIUM AND WORKMAN'S HALL TRUST
- GORDON MOODY ASSOCIATION
- GAMCARE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE HIPPODROME CHARITABLE TRUST | £244k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME THEATRE TRUST LIMITED | £39.1m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| Gambling Harm UK | £186k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| PENDLE HIPPODROME THEATRE LIMITED | £178k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HITCHIN TOWN HALL GYMNASIUM AND WORKMAN'S HALL TRUST | £106k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GORDON MOODY ASSOCIATION | £7.9m | — | 7 | above | — | no doubt |