HORSES FOR WELLBEING CIO
Horses for Wellbeing supports the emotional, social and educational growth of young people in Gloucestershire. Our programme pairs children and young people with horses to improve emotional wellbeing, help build confidence, trust and life skills through therapeutic interactions.
Objects
THE OBJECTS FOR WHICH THE CHARITY IS ESTABLISHED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC ARE THE RELIEF OF NEED OF YOUNG PEOPLE WHO HAVE LEARNING, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL AND BEHAVIOURAL, MENTAL HEALTH OR SOCIAL OR ECONOMIC DIFFICULTIES THROUGH THE PROVISION OF EQUINE THERAPY AND THE PROVISION OF HORSE RIDING FACILITIES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of a deficit of £29,760 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in total funds of £34,820. The trustees maintain a reserves policy to hold three months of operating costs, and the current unrestricted funds of £4,275 are below this target. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“Horses for Wellbeing aspires to hold 3 months of operating costs as a reserve to ensure the sustainability of the Charitable Incorporated Organisation during a time of unexpectedly low income or increased expenditure.” — page 6
“Wesko Equestrian Foundation Ltd, a charitable company with shared trustees, granted a 10 year lease to the charity at the under-market rent of a peppercorn annually. A donation of £12,000 (2024 - £9,000) has been recognised as the arms-length value of the rental value.” — page 25
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Jane Chablani
- Stephen Wallbank
- Stuart Carter
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £128k | £158k |
| 31/08/2024 | £259k | £133k |
Common questions
Is HORSES FOR WELLBEING CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of a deficit of £29,760 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in total funds of £34,820. The trustees maintain a reserves policy to hold three months of operating costs, and the current unrestricted funds of £4,275 are below this target. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/04/2024 | £14k | Equine Facilitated Learning for young people - Holiday Camps |