THE DEVON HORSE AND PONY SANCTUARY
Devon Horse and Pony Sanctuary is dedicated to the care, of equines in need. We provide a loving home for equines to the end of their days and in appropriate cases will find the right loan home for the right animal. We also provide a permanent home for retired Police horses and other working equines. We will also take in emergency neglect cases and provide the appropriate care.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £28,903 for the year ended 30 June 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £789,493. The trustees confirm that assets are adequate to meet obligations and that the financial position is satisfactory. The charity maintains a reserves policy target of six months of charitable expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the charity, at a level that equates to at least six months of charitable expenditure devoted to the upkeep of the animals.” — page 6
“La Grange is a fifty-acre farm set in France which is co-owned by Mr and Mrs Phillips (Mr Phillips is a trustee). The Devon Horse and Pony Sanctuary make use of the land and buildings. Mr and Mrs Phillips reside in the house. The charity settles the majority of expenditure on the property that relates to its charitable activities.” — page 16
Trustees
- ROLAND EDWARD PHILLIPSchair
- Dr Alison Julie Stokes
- Louise Henwood
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £204k | £175k |
| 30/06/2024 | £180k | £166k |
| 30/06/2023 | £159k | £99k |
| 30/06/2022 | £55k | £80k |
| 30/06/2021 | £128k | £140k |
Common questions
Is THE DEVON HORSE AND PONY SANCTUARY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £28,903 for the year ended 30 June 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £789,493. The trustees confirm that assets are adequate to meet obligations and that the financial position is satisfactory. The charity maintains a reserves policy target of six months of charitable expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MRS D M FRANCE-HAYHURST FOUNDATION | 3 | £137k |
| THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO | 2 | £115k |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | 2 | £12k |
| M J CAMP CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 2 | £10k |
| DUMBRECK CHARITY | 2 | £2k |
| THE GUNTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | — |
| THE SERTH AND GATES CHARITY | 1 | £142k |
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | 1 | £90k |
Charities like this
- THE MARE AND FOAL SANCTUARY
- SHY LOWEN HORSE AND PONY SANCTUARY
- HORSES AND PONIES PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
- THE SHETLAND PONY WELFARE TRUST
- HORSE RESCUE FUND
- THE DONKEY SANCTUARY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE DEVON HORSE AND PONY SANCTUARY | £204k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE MARE AND FOAL SANCTUARY | £7.5m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 4 | below | 18.0% | no doubt |
| SHY LOWEN HORSE AND PONY SANCTUARY | £242k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| HORSES AND PONIES PROTECTION ASSOCIATION | £1.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SHETLAND PONY WELFARE TRUST | £109k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HORSE RESCUE FUND | £102k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |