# THE HIPPODROME CHARITABLE TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1202234
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** March 7, 2023
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1202234


## Contact

- **Address:** THE HIPPODROME, CRANBOURN STREET, LONDON
- **Postcode:** WC2H 7JH
- **Phone:** 02077698888
- **Email:** contact@hippodromecharitabletrust.com



## Activities

**Objects:** (1)FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT THE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF GOOD MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH AND THE RELIEF OF NEED AMONG PEOPLE WHO HAVE DEVELOPED OR WHO ARE AT RISK OF DEVELOPING A GAMBLING ADDICTION; BY(A)ADVANCING EDUCATION AND RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING INTO THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF PROBLEM GAMBLING AND MEASURES TO PREVENT PROBLEM GAMBLING(B)ASSISTING AND SUPPORTING PEOPLE FOR WHOM GAMBLING IS OR COULD BECOME A PROBLEM OR AN ADDICTION(2)ANY OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AS ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAWS OF ENGLAND AND WALES AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE WITH A PARTICULAR PREFERENCE FOR THE RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITIES IN AND AROUND LEICESTER SQUARE, BY AWARDING GRANTS TO REGISTERED CHARITIES AND OTHER COMMUNITY OR CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS OPERATING FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL THINK FIT.

**Activities:** (a) support individuals and their families suffering from the effects of problem gambling;(b) contribute to helping people overcome their problem gambling habits and lead a normal and healthy life;(c) educate the public on the effects of problem gambling;(d) benefit the residents and local communities within which the Hippodrome Casino operates.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies



## Areas of operation

- Throughout England



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £244119 | £203628 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £333536 | £144334 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **JAMES SIMON THOMAS** (Chair) — appointed Feb. 24, 2023
- PHILIP GRAHAM SHEPHARD — appointed Feb. 24, 2023
- Ralph Ian Keast — appointed Feb. 24, 2023