Parkfields Road, Kingston KT2 5LL
Tel: +44 (0)208 546 3616 | Email: info@barnfieldriding.org | www.barnfieldrda.org
Our new Wednesday morning class celebrate their end of term with a Certificate of Achievement
About us
2024 and early 2025 was a very busy time for Barnfield Riding for the Disabled charity. We are now running horse riding therapy lessons for four different schools in the Kingston area. They all provide for pupils who have a range of severe and complex learning disabilities (SEND) or with vision and sensory impairment. The majority of our funds that we raise are dedicated to subsidising these lessons. Without grants and generous donations from the public we would not be able to provide this essential service for our community.
Volunteers
We are totally dependent on our volunteers who run the lessons. During Covid our volunteer pool was seriously depleted but we have gradually built up our numbers and have many new volunteers from the local community who are supportive and dedicated. It is important for the children who attend each week to build relationships with our volunteers so we very much appreciate their commitment.
Registered Charity Number 1073731
Parkfields Road, Kingston KT2 5LL
Tel: +44 (0)208 546 3616 | Email: info@barnfieldriding.org | www.barnfieldrda.org
In most of the classes we run, the teachers help with the volunteers lifting on and dismounting each rider and side walking. The volunteers run the class, lead the ponies and also side walk. For a safe environment we require 3 people to look after 1 rider. Our volunteers also assist the children with the hat/gloves fitting and keeping them safe and occupied while at the Riding School.
Lessons
In 2025 we started a new class for a Kingston based school for children with severe learning disabilities. Their satellite class is located close to Barnfield stables and provides for primary aged children so it is a short journey for the children to visit. It has been a great success and the children are very well behaved and enthusiastic and a joy for all involved!
We are currently subsidising around 40 children each week (we also run classes for unsubsidised children). Expansion is restricted by the number of volunteers available and the amount of funds we can raise each year. Our volunteer pool is now around 30 which is still less than pre Covid. Each child has to be assessed for suitability, qualification for subsidies and regular commitment (as we are run by volunteers we aim for commitment each week as much as possible in order to schedule the classes and notify the stables which horses we require). Each horse has to be individually tacked up then lead by a volunteer for the lesson with side walkers, depending on the severity of each individual disability. The lesson is usually run by a qualified paid instructor. Only small classes with a maximum of 6 children are held due to safety reasons, which is always paramount.
Registered Charity Number 1073731
Parkfields Road, Kingston KT2 5LL Tel: +44 (0)208 546 3616 | Email: info@barnfieldriding.org | www.barnfieldrda.org
We provide a unique experience for sensory impaired children
Grants and Fundraising
We continue to apply for grants and run fundraising activities. We now need to raise £35,000 per year, which is a significant increase on costs from last year. This is primarily due to two additional school classes that we are subsidising. We have one asset owned by the charity – that is the Mechanical Horse which was 100% funded by private donations. This allows riders to practice riding techniques on a horse simulator run by a professional RDA trained instructor. We have no employees or overheads from employees, our charity is 100% run by volunteers.
Barnfield stables had a very successful Open Day in September 2024. The funds raised on the day are donated to Barnfield RDA charity. The event allows the local community to visit the stables’ premises and for children to have pony rides. We had an amazing selection of stalls selling homemade and homebaked produce.
Registered Charity Number 1073731
Parkfields Road, Kingston KT2 5LL
Tel: +44 (0)208 546 3616 | Email: info@barnfieldriding.org | www.barnfieldrda.org
We also had a demonstration from our farrier on how to shoe a horse! Our local MP Sarah Olney visited (see below) and we discussed with her the aims and benefits of our charity. She is very supportive of our cause. Unfortunately, due to Kingston Council leasing the majority of the shared car park to the new adjacent nursery we will be unable to hold this event again.
We also participated in Ham Parade Market and Ham Fair and once again we have to thank Ham Polo club who are very supportive of our charity. We had a wonderful fundraising evening at their club house – a chukkers demonstration by their very experience riders and horses, followed by delicious BBQ food and live music.
Our accounts also reflect the success of our campaign to apply for grants and the receipt of private donations. We were awarded restricted grants from local foundations to help fund our lessons’ subsidies, in particular the Victoria Foundation and Kingston Nursing Association who we wish to say a special thank you to.
We are totally dependent on the generosity of our BRDA supporters and the general public who we greatly appreciate and would like to thank.
Registered Charity Number 1073731
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ BARNFIELD RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION members of ~~pd~~ On accounts for the year 31 March 2025 Charity no 1073731 ended (if any) ~~ee ee~~ Set out on pages 1-3 ~~Po~~ Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. responsibilities of The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year trustees and examiner under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 43 of the 1993 Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 43(7)(b) of the 1993 Act, and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention examiner's statement which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 1993 Act
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have not been met
30 August 2025 Signed: ~~JE~~ Name: Gary Gilmour ~~Po~~ Relevant professional B.Sc Economics (hons) qualification(s) or body B.Acc (hons) ~~po~~
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Address:
21 Brunswick Court, Albany Park Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT25SR
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BARNFIELD RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION
(Also known as Barnfield Riding for the Disabled Trust)
CHARITY NUMBER 1073731
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENT ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 RESTRICTED FUNDS
| RECEIPTS Donations Coop Tesco Groundwork Kingston Resilience Victoria Foundation RDA Head Office KCF Kingston KNA Grant Horse Sponsorship Total Receipts PAYMENTS RDA Head Office - BRS Lessons Horse Sponsorship - BRS KCF Grant - BRS Lessons KNA Grant - BRS Lessons Coop - BRS Lessons Victoria Foundation - BRS Lessons Tesco Groundwork - BRS Lessons Kingston Resiliance - BRS Lessons Victoria - Poles and RDA equipment Victoria- New Saddles Total Payments Net Receipts/Payments Cash funds 31 March 2024 Cash funds 31 March 2025 |
2025 £ 500 500 0 3,500 0 2,250 2,000 3,196 £11,946 0 4,295 1,500 1,000 500 1,000 500 3,978 1,286 1,214 £15,273 (3,327) 6,465 £3,138 |
2024 £ 2,179 1,440 3,978 1,600 1,900 1,500 0 3,586 £16,183 1,900 4,226 1,500 0 2,179 1,600 1,440 0 0 0 £12,845 3,338 3,127 £6,465 |
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BARNFIELD RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION
(Also known as Barnfield Riding for the Disabled Trust)
CHARITY NUMBER 1073731
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENT ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
| RECEIPTS Donations Gift Aid FUNDRAISING EVENTS Xmas Dinner/Raffle Less: Expenses Xmas Calendars Less: Expenses Open Day Less: Expenses Ham Fair Less: Expenses Mechanical Horse Ham Parade Stall Ham Polo Auction and Tickets Xmas Stall Park Road Market Wych Elm Quiz Miscellaneous NET RECEIPTS PAYMENTS Barnfield Riding School Less: Linden Lodge contribution Less: Strathmore School contribution Contribution to Field Rental Website Banners and Leaflets Ravendens plc Xmas produce Mounting Block Fundraiser Costs Disclosure Services Miscellaneous RDA Insurance & Membership EXCESS/(DEFICIT) |
£ £ 20,753 0 20,753 1634 (1,080) 0 0 1971 (189) 290 (50) 0 470 2171 153 105 650 60 6,185 26,938 20052 (3,240) (4,970) 0 71 46 578 690 5143 200 47 1064 19,681 £7,257 2025 |
£ £ 13,731 3,522 17,253 1530 (1,165) 670 (324) 0 0 0 0 1260 285 2510 0 4,766 0 0 0 4,766 22,019 12431 (2,520) (5,060) 1,000 0 0 0 0 3885 141 86 1010 10,973 £11,046 2024 |
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BARNFIELD RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION
(Also known as Barnfield Riding for the Disabled Trust)
CHARITY NUMBER 1073731
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT 31 MARCH 2025
| CASH FUNDS At 1 April 2024 Net movement in funds Balance 31 March 2025 ASSETS RETAINED Mechanical Horse & Housing |
Unrestricted Restricted £47,824 £6,465 £7,257 (3,327) £55,081 £3,138 Restricted/ Unrestricted Restricted 2025 |
Total £54,289 £3,930 £58,219 Cost £ £54,298 |
Unrestricted Restricted Total £36,778 £3,127 £39,905 £11,046 £3,338 £14,384 £47,824 £6,465 £54,289 2024 |
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Signed in Approval
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ BARNFIELD RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION members of ~~pd~~ On accounts for the year 31 March 2025 Charity no 1073731 ended (if any) ~~ee ee~~ Set out on pages 1-3 ~~Po~~ Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. responsibilities of The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year trustees and examiner under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
-
examine the accounts under section 43 of the 1993 Act,
-
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 43(7)(b) of the 1993 Act, and
-
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention examiner's statement which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
-
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act; and
-
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 1993 Act
-
have not been met
30 August 2025 Signed: ~~JE~~ Name: Gary Gilmour ~~Po~~ Relevant professional B.Sc Economics (hons) qualification(s) or body B.Acc (hons) ~~po~~
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Address:
21 Brunswick Court, Albany Park Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT25SR
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