**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: - 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~~ 1 **Address:** 21 Brunswick Court, Albany Park Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT25SR 2 ## **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| |---|---|---| **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**| |---|---|---| ## **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**| |---|---|---|---| Signed in Approval cuz> ## **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~~ 1 **Address:** 21 Brunswick Court, Albany Park Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT25SR 2