# Wesko Equestrian Foundation

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 1178743
- **Other names:** THE WINDRUSH EQUESTRIAN FOUNDATION
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Company number:** [11322726](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/11322726)
- **Registered:** June 12, 2018
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1178743


## Contact

- **Address:** Windrush, Elkstone, Colesbourne, CHELTENHAM
- **Postcode:** GL53 9PX
- **Phone:** 07473 053739
- **Email:** info@weskofoundation.org.uk
- **Website:** http://weskofoundation.org.uk/



## Activities

**Objects:** FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TRAINING AND TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION IN THE SUBJECTS OF EVENTING AND EQUESTRIAN SPORTS IN SUCH WAYS AS ARE CHARITABLE AS THE TRUSTEES THINK FIT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:-3.1.1 THE PROVISION OF AFFORDABLE OR FREE TRAINING OR GRANTS OR OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ALL THOSE INVOLVED OR WHO WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY OF THE ACTIVITIES, FOR EXAMPLE TO RIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, COACHES AND OFFICIALS, INCLUDING INSTRUCTION ON RIDER SKILL AND SAFETY, HORSE WELFARE AND SAFETY, SPORTSMANSHIP, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND TEAMWORK;3.1.2 TO PROVIDE YOUNG PEOPLE WITH MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVING THEIR SKILLS WITH THE AIM OF REMOVING BARRIERS AND INCREASING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES AND BACKGROUNDS TO PARTICIPATE IN AND ENJOY ANY OF THE ACTIVITIES, IN SUCH WAYS AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES THINK FIT, INCLUDING THROUGH THE PROVISION OF TRAINING, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES AND AFFORDABLE STABLING; AND3.1.3 TO INCREASE THE PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH BENEFITS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATION IN ANY OF THE ACTIVITIES, IN SUCH WAYS AS THE CHARITABLE TRUSTEES THINK FIT INCLUDING THROUGH THE PROVISION OF ADVICE, ASSISTANCE, TRAINING AND SUPPORT. THIS PROVISION MAY BE AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION BUT ONLY WITH THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE COMMISSION.

**Activities:** We launched our first pilot project,developed to seek out up and coming riders.The aim is to offer three talented young riders a pathway to becoming professional eventers and supporting themselves in business within the industry. Each selected rider will be mentored and trained by Pippa Funnell. It will also include professional education in business and economics, communication, mental coaching.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training
- **Who:** Children/young People, The General Public/mankind



## Geography

- Throughout England And Wales





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Emma Alexandra Louise Chesworth |  | Dec. 11, 2018 |
| Jane Chablani |  | Sept. 19, 2018 |
| LESLEY WITHERS |  | May 8, 2018 |
| Philip Edwin Surl |  | July 20, 2020 |




