Registered company number 03240342 Registered charity number 1207460 DartmoorPonySociety Annual Report and Unaudited Accounts 31ai August 2025 'AF2HJILX*
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Dartmoor Pony Society Legal and administrative information Trustees Mrs N Tyler (Chairman) Mrs C Anderson Mr LAnderson Mr P Davis Ms E Houghton Mr D Jordan Ms B Mason MSJ Newbery Ms G Rossall Nrsj Walker Mrswwatson Mfs Sweston MrsAWilmot Presldent Mr D Anderson socretary Mrc Grant Registration SeGretary Mrs C Lovat Treasurer Mrs P Benford Registered Offl¢e Birks Cottage Farm Birks Road Heddon-On-The-W811 Newcastle Upon Tyne NE15 OHF Independent Examlner Bray Aceouniants 21 Angel Hill Tlvenon Devon EX16 6PE Reglstered ¢ompany number 03240342 Registered in England and Wales Registered Charity Number 1207460
Dartmoor Pony Soclety Report and accounts Contents Page Trustees. Report Independent examiner's report Statement of financial activities Balance sheet Notes to the accounts 8-15
Trustoe$' Report for the Year Ended 31 August 2025 The Trustees present their report and accounts forthe year ended 31 August 2025. The account5 have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to Ihe accounts and complywith the charity's memorandum and articles of 8SSOCiation. applicable law and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice. "Accounting and Reporting by Charities". Stru¢ture. governance and management The Society is 8 company limited by guarantee with charitable ststus and without a share capital. The Society is governed bya Councilwhich nom)8lly consists of a Chairman and twelve elected standard members. The Chairman shall hold office for a maximum of seven years. The standard rnembers of the Council shall continue in office for a three-year term. Standard Council members may stand for two consecutive terms after bvhich they musttake a year ofl before being eligible for re-election. The Trustees and Council members throughout the year ale listed on the legal and administrative information page. The members actively review the major risks to which the Society is exposed and are Satisfied that systems are in place which provide reasonable. but not absolute. assurance against material misstatement or loss. Objeclives and activities The Soclety's principal actlvity during the year was the continuance ot its charttable objective. n8melyto encourage, promote and improvethe breedingofthe Dartmoor ponyto ensurethe preservation of ihe breed tor the public benefit. The good temperament and versatility of th8 breed allow a wide range of participants to beneff( from the work of the Society. The Dartmoor Pony Society encourages and promotes the breeding of registered pure-bred Dartmoor ponies throughout the world and on Dartmoor itself. The registration of pure-bred stallions. mares and geldings continuesto be r8¢orded inthe Society's Stud Book. Through the provision of study days. seminars. virtU81 events and judges. tr8inlng. the Society educates and informs mernbers on matters including confom18tion. health and welfare. breeding. and the production of Dartmoor ponies as children's riding ponies. Participation by members of all ages and abiltties is actively encouraged. Grants continue to be awarded al the discretion of the Registration Secretary to enable members lo attend shows. encourage good breeding. assist with travel an(i promotion of the Dartmoor pony, and to support the gelding of surplus males to increase the 8vailability of sultable children's riding ponies. Achievements and performan¢e
Theye8f 2025 was an exceptionally busy and mernorableyearforthe Dartmoor Ponysociety. marking the Society's Centenary. This milestone coincided with the Fourth International Convention. held from 14 August 2025. Significant lime and effort were dedicated by Council to p18nning and delivering both events. ensuring Celebrations that honoured the Society's history while supporting its future development. The Convention attracted delegateg from a¢ross the UK and overseas and featured a wide- ranging programme including educationalstudydays.the Championship Breed Show. moorland scheme visits. prestigious stud visits. seminars at D8rtington Hall and a Concluding showcase at Okehampton Show. The week proved highly successful in promotingthe Dartmoor pony. educating members and strengthening international links. The Dartmoor pony continues to enjoy strong popularity across 811 disciplines but remains first and foremost a children's riding pony. Ponies of the breed achieved notable success from gr89sroots competition through to major national championships. Thirty-two pure-bred Dartmoor ponies qualified for the Horse of the Year Show during the yoar. Dartmoor ponies achieved strong results across lead rein. tirst ridden. working hunter, ridden and in-hand finals. alongside an encouraging number of part-bred qualifiers. The Society also had a promotional Presence at the Horse olthe Year Show. engagingwith members and the wider equestrian community. Four Dartmoor ponies qualified forthe BSPS Supreme Herttage M&M Ridden Pony of the Year at the London International Horse Show. reflectin8 the continued quality and competitiveness of the bleed. The Championship Breed Showwas held duringthe Intem8tional Convention atthe Lady Willingdon Field. The Supreme In-Hand Championship waswon forthe fourth consecutiveyear by Moortown Crusader. owned 8nd bred byJohn Jordan. earning qualification tothe Price Family Supreme In-Hand Championship at Horse oftheyear Show.The Supreme Ridden Championship was awarded to the lead rein pony. AekcilfLu¢ky Chaim. owned bywendy Dunn 8nd ridden by Kristen Napier. The Midlands. Northern and Eastern Dartmoor Ponyshowswere again well supported, providing valuable regional opportunities for members and promoting the breed nationwide. Education remained central to the Society's work. Study days and Seminars delivered during the International Convention were particularlywell received. The Dartmoor Pony Moorland Scheme continued to play an important role in conservation breeding, wtth delegates gaining valuable Insight into the grading-up pro¢o$$ and management of ponies on Dartmoor. Membership at year end stood at 492. representing a slight increase on the previous year. Junior membership remains popular. supported by initiatives such as the Junlor Membeis. Challenge at regional shows. The Annual Diary continues to be published and is sent to all Society mernbers in the Spring. The book is a very popular initiatNewith articlestrom members and the opportunity to advertise studs. as well as indNidual ponies. It is an excellent record of DPS events throughout the year and makes a wonderful reference and source of information in years to come.
The Dartmoor pony remains listed as'At Risk. on the Rare Breeds Survival Trust Watchlist and we are most gratefultothe RBSTfortheir ongoing Melp and support. The Society remains deeply grateful to the Horserace Betting Levy Board for its continued suppon of e¢Jucatlon. bTee¢Jing end genetlc preservation initiatives. The AGM was held in Exeter in March 2025. Mr Donald Anderson of the GreenfeTns Stud was elected President following completion of Mr Keith Locke's term. Mrs Nicola Tyler was re- elected to seNe a fourthterm as Chairman. Four councillors-christine Anderson. David Jordan.Jacky Newbery and WendyWatson- were re-elected to seThe second tems on Council. Council met on nineteen occasions during the year. TheAGM concluded with the presentation ofthe2024 DPSAnnualAwards. recognising achievement in breeding. production and performance. Flnanclal review Results for the year ended 31 August 2025 are given In the Statement of Financi81 Activities. The assets and liabilities are detailed on the Balance Sheet. The Statement of Financial Activities shows a net inflow ot funds for the year of £5.56012024- £12.823}. This added to the fund5 brought forward gives a surplus to carry forward of £315.927. The Trustees regard the financial performance of the charty in 2024-2025 to be satisfactory. Reserves policy The Charity operate$ two main funds. The general reserve lunrestricted fundl has arisen from past oper8ting results. The Trustees have examlned the requirements for unrestricted funds and consider that there are adequate resources to allow the Charity to maintain its operatlonal cApacity for the foreseeable future, given the circumstances in which it operates. A restricted fund of £2,000 was set up in David Sykes name for Genetic Research and £SO,000 is held on d8POSIt for emergencies Asset cover for funds An analysis of the assets attributable to the various funds is included within the financial statements. These assets are sufficient to meet the Society's obligations on a fund-by-fund b8$1S.
Dartmoor Pony So¢lety Trustees, report Forthe yearend8d 31"August2025 Statement ol trustees, responsibilities The trustees. who are also the directors of Dartmoor Pony Societyfor ihe purpose of company law. are responsible for preparing the Trustees. Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable Law and United Kingdom Accountingst8ndards Iunited Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The law applicable to charitles in England and Wales requires the trustees to piep8re financial statements for each financi81 year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparingthese financial statements. the trustees are required to= select suitable accounting policies and then apply them ¢onsistently- obseTve the methods and principles in the Charities SORP: makejudgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent: State whether applicable UK accounting standards have been followed. subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statement- and prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper 8ccounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the tinancial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements cornply with the Charitie5 A¢t 2011. the Charity {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the chartty's Constttution. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The trustees are responsible forthe maintenance and inte8rity of the charity and financial information included on the charity's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legis18tion in other jurisdictions. Approved by the trustees on 81h March 2026 and signed on their behalf by- Mrs N Tyler Chairman
Dartmoor Pony Society Independent examlnei's report Fortheyearended 31"August 202S reporttothe trusteeson myexamination ofthe accounts ofthe charitable companyfortheyear ended 31 August 2025 which are set out on pages 6 to 15. Responslbllltles and basss of report A5 the charity's trustees of the Company land also its directors for the purp05&s of company18wl you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of Ihe Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 ACYI Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination. I report in respect ol my examin8tion of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 I'the 201 l Act'l. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given bythe Charity Commisslon un(Jer section 14515) Ibl of the 2011 Act. Independent examinor's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination 8Ning me cause to believe- a¢¢ounting records were not kept in accordance with Section 386 of the 2006 Act: or the a¢¢ounis do not accord with those records; or the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 ofthe 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination: or the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of Ihe Statement of Recomrnen(Jed Practice for accounting and reporting by charities lapplic8ble to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Rgporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS10211. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which alleniion shoul(J be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the 8ccountsto be reached. Robert Mugford FCCA Clo Bray Accountants 21 Angel Hill Tiverton Devon EX16 6PE
OartmooiPonySoGlety stsiement of Ilnanclal a¢tl¥llles forihèyeaiended31 AugLf5t2025 LInr•striCt Roslrlcted lunds funds Totsl 2025 Totsl 2024 Noies IneomiTrg rèsouie•s Incornefrom.. Donations and e3cleS Chwitable actItIeS Olhertradingaciiwli•s Investrneni income 1.978 67.2CiI 2,313 1.91Q 1.978 67.20D 2.313 1.910 11,148 50.919 2,227 TolalSncofflln$ r•source$ 73.401 n.401 64.370 Re$oufces txpended Expen¢Jitur¢on'. ch8riiableacii¥itie3 68.737 66.737 $6,121 Totalrosourusexpended 68.737 68.737 56,121 Oth•rrecogn15ed gala5 and losses ILossesV$ains M inw5trnent asseis 16 4,574 IncomInl0t%0Ift8i resources 12.823 Taxotloo Netmovefflent In lundforiheyear 5.560 12,823 Fundbalan¢e broughtfoard 308.367 2.000 310.367 297.544 Fund balaTrce carrf¢¢ loard 4131Aiig11#2025 313.927 2.000 315.927 310.367
Dartmoor Ponysociety Registered number: Charltynumber: Balance sheet a5 at31Au£ust 2025 3240342 1207460 Notes 2025 2024 Flxed assets Tangible assets Invesiments 15 16 .428 115.606 212.034 99,437 114.710 214.147 Currentassets Stocks (Merchandise) DeblOIS Cash at bank and in hand 1.976 19) 104,297 106.463 1.651 17 97,157 98.808 Creditors- amount5 fzllingdue wltbln one year 1 2.5701 2,5881 Nei ¢urrentassets 103,893 96,220 Nel a55e15 315.927 310,367 Income lunds Unre5trKtedfund ResirKied fund 19 313.927 2.000 308.367 2.000 Sharehowers'lund 315.927 310,367 The chaiiiable compaThy1s enthleo io exempiion from the requlremeni tooblain an auoit ndsectiOn477 olthe Companies Aci 20C6. The member5 have notrequired Ihecompanyto obtaln an audit inaccordancetpmh section 476 of theAct. The trustees acknowl¢d8e iheir responslbiiies forcompiyingwith treU1rerneTts0I thecompaniès Act201%with respectio actounting records antj Ihe preparation of accounts. aThJ forpreparinEfinancial stsiemen15which Rive a iwe and fairviewof the stste of affairs ollhe chaiiiabie companyas atthe end ol eacn financialyearand of lis surplus ordeficit loreachfor eachfinanclalyearin accordancewiththe iequiremems otseciions 394 and 395 and whSch Qiherwise complywilh the reoulrementsof theCompan*s act 2rTh relaiiirfi0tinanciaid1erneni$. $0 far as applicabletothe charitable company. The accounts have been prepared and delNered in accordan¢e ¥h1he spec441 PKMsions applicable iocharitaNe companlessubjeci io the smallcompanies rwme. Mrs NTyle Chairman Approv bythe board on Bth March 2028
Dartmoor Pony So¢lety Notes to the accounts Fortheyearended 31"August2025 1. Accountlng poucias Basls ofpreparatlon The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention. with the exception that investments are included at market value. The financi81 statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice ISORPI: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 effective 1 January2019. The charity constituteg a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows. The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's abilty to continue as a goingconcern. Critical accounting judgements and key sources ot estimation uncertalnty The preparation of the financi81 statements require management to make judgments, estim8tes and 8ssumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgments are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors. including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable unde¥ the circumstances. Detaits otthesejudgments can betound inthe accountingpolicies. Income Income is recognised once the Society has entitlement to the income. it is probable that the income will be receive(J. and the amount of income receivable can be rne33ured reliably. Cash don8tion$ are recognised on receipt. Other donation8 are recognised when the Society has been notified in writing in both the amount and settlement date unless performance Conditions reouire delerral ol the amount. Interest on tunds held on deposit is included when received. Expenditure Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. Liabiknties are recognised vthere it is More likely than not there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the chaiity to pay oui resources and the amount of the obligation can be reassured with reasonable certainty. Support cosis. including governance costs. have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis Consistent with the use of resources e.g. staff costs by time spent. Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability ol the Society and its compliance wrth regulation and good practice.
Dartmoor Ponysoclety Notes to the accounts Forthe year ended 31" August 2025 Tan(Ible flxed assets Tangible fixed assets are measured at Cost less accumulative depreciation. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed a$set$. other than freehold land. at rates calculated to write off the cost, less e*imated Tesidual value. ot each asset evenly over its expected useful life. as follows: Fixtures and equipment Buildings mainlywooden in Structure 20% per annum on the reducingbalance Straight line basis over 20 years. Flxed asset Investments Fixed asset investments are stated at market value as at the balance sheet date. The Statement of Financial Activities includes the net gains and losses arising on revaluation and disposals throughoui the year. Stocks Stocks are measured at the lower of cost and estimated selling price 18SS Costs to complete and sell. Cost is determined using the first in first out method. The carrying amount of stock is recognised as an expense in the period in which the related revenue is recognised. Fund accountlng Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the ¢Ji5cretion of the trustee. Restricted funds c8n only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise ¥vhen specrfied by ihe donor Of when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Tgxation The charliy is exempt from corporation t8x on its charitsble activities.
DartmoorPonySo¢lety tlotesiothe dccaunts foithey¢arendea 31Au¢u5t2025 ithr¢sirt¢t¢d R¢strktsd ds T•t•l 2025 lotal 2024 2 Don•uonsandieqa¢Jes Da4$ye5 EasiAniiian NPS Sue Everesi Anonynx)us Joyc¢Nèwbery Gift0 Syntlry 2,(0 797 475 132 132 574 574 618 1,978 618 1.978 492 11.148 Regl$trotlOn5 and passW)rtteesiseehole 91 Membeis, subsciiptions HOerICe 8eitlng Le¥y8oardG¥8nt AGMOinnerlP3rty Ren¢lorLaOyWillingdon Showfvèld Breedshow-nEI 5uipIvsiioElicifi Isee note 101 Sbo¥Yaifiiiations Diary- net In¢¢mpllpxpertQ#wel Topspee award Internètiothaiconvention Junlorsectlon Inetol expen5e51 20.5 14.220 10,000 1.615 1,455 1.6031 578 .037 14,S32 io.ooo L823 1.154 311 14220 10.000 1.615 1.455 578 250 20.0 250 6721KI 87.2(X) 50,919 40thÈrtsadlngattl¥llles Netlncomefrornshopl$ee noie 111 2.313 2.313 51nv¢%lmenllncome kotposIt)00lheWknIert$t 1.910 1.910 2,127 6¢h4r&tabie ¢tluteS Grants distrtbvied l$ee no oi Insurantes REO51r411on and p4¥5POrt IsEe note13) LadyWIUlngdon Sho*lield TopSpEC awaid sIDdboo Alfillite¢ IDSttt¢5 Webstte cosis Allliia14onlee5 Piomotlons MemDe15hlP èndsubXdPUon5 Blairhilland Starknghi•Yarfjs Donations 9.455 9.455 2.052 6233 1.528 414 392 255 25D 239 238 214 142 30 772 712 911 911 75 75 15,404 15.401 9,935 sha olsupport¢o#$ 1$¢¢ nole71 Shareoigovemance Costslsee noie81 52,533 37.691 8.495 46,186 fjoo 53.333 Totd¢I4rtiaNeaM1IeS 68.737 68.737 56,121 -10.
DartffjoorPony So¢lety Motes to Ihe accounts fortheyeaiended 31Augus12025 Unrtslrlcted lunds Restrlcted funds TotaL 2025 Total 2024 7Sypportcosts Wages & Consultancy" Dèpreciation Priniifig. pOage and statlonery SofNvare Telephone Tia¥el Sundry Ac¢ountar AGM coxs 8ankcha¥ges and Caid charges Stuoyday Centenary" Inteinaiional Convent#J Miscellaneous Moorland scheme 25.287 3,009 1330 1.247 25,287 3.009 26.323 3.276 2.117 1.247 426 685 809 491 2.LOO 454 452 IA74 694 1.212 2.137 618 12.859 61 594 52.533 1,474 1.212 2.137 618 12,859 61 594 52.533 37.691 8 Govemance costs Wages & Consultancy Legallees Indepen¢Jeai Exalnati¢)rt Trademarks 800 8C¥) 757 354 8C 9 Registratlon and pa55POrtfees Aeglstiation and transfersano ONA sialllon Ilcenslng Preflx UIR Pa$5ports and Iranster 1&170 1.292 13.170 13,902 1.250 330 6,555 22.037 5.678 20.500 5.678 20.500 ' Break(Jown olwages and corwltancy- SecretaryEIZ245. Re&aOn seery£9.915.Ilea$UTE2.945. Passr¢Jrt admlnlstyor£182. . CentBnary- these costs wMIIJKtappear again. IntÈrnationalConveniion- olIT5 e¥ery Ioyears. 2025wasthe4th1nternath)nal Con%tniion. -li-
Dartmoor Ponysoclety Notè5tO Iht a¢¢ounts tortheyear¢rtded 31August2025 Unrestrlc¢ed lunds Resirfcted lunds To¢al 2025 Totsl 2024 10 Breed show Intome Eniry lees Sponsorship and donaiions Caialo8u&s Raffle Horserace Betting Lw8oard yant 2.114 1,655 120 124 450 4.463 237 237 SC 500 Expendllure Marquee. tOlts and jump5 LadyWFleld buiwingcosis Prize monty R05ettes Cup repaSrs and engravSng Catering PA system and announcer Prlnii DPS Sec expènses Jurlges Showafliliation Sunlryexpenses Volunreergifts Fiist a*J 1.966 275 1.782 456 276 275 275 1.782 440 20 176 429 134 630 632 23 239 392 45 90 733 iio iio 22 158 2C 7.269 158 200 7.268 158 4.152 Netsurplu$lldellcltl lorye•r 1.6031 1.6031 311 IIOthe¥tradlngacdvitle$ Incoffle Shop Siud books 459 83 542 5.676 5.676 Expendltuie stock purchases Decrea5elincrÈase In stocks 3.6B8 3251 3263 3251 466 466 Net surplusfortheyear 2.313 2,313 76 -12-
Dartmooi PonySo¢lety Notesto iheac¢ounts Iortheyèartnd 3IAu¢ust2026 Uniestrlcted ds Restsldtd nds Total Total 2024 12 Grants dlstrlbuted Geidlnggiants Breed iiavel grants Moorxheme WeathertJy5 IONAKitsI Breed show Stsllions On-llpereglstsy Raie Mare Grani Mare service grants pu¢ Diary 1.700 1.500 1.7 1,5 1.300 733 500 975 547 350 50 1,000 1,9 1,520 732 726 450 733 500 975 547 350 410 so 2S I,)0 9.455 9.455 6,233 13 Registratlon and passport Aeg15tration & passport. Grassroots Ltd supp Piellx Passpm maiefjats 279 70 1.119 279 70 1.119 1.468 145 414 -13-
Dartmoor Ponysoclety Notes to the accounis forthe yearended 31 August 2025 14 Employees 2025 Number 2024 Number Average numbei of persons employed tythe company 15TanOble flxed ayets Flxtures and ¢qulpment Land and Total Cosi At I September 2024 Adollions At 31 Au8USt 2025 100.762 29.740 130.502 100.762 29,740 130,502 Depreclatlon At I September 2023 Chargellcredrtl lor the year At 31August 2025 24.402 1,068 25.470 31,065 3,009 34.074 1.941 Nel bookvalue At 31 August 2025 At 31 Augusi 2024 92.IS8 94.099 4.270 5,338 96.428 99,437 16 Invesimenis Olhef Investments V•luaiJon LWF Imiestmenr portfouo at I September 2024 In¢rea5e in valuation of investsnents LWF Investrnent portfolio at 31Augu5t202S 114.710 896 115,606 17 Debiors 2025 2024 Tradedebiors 190 18 Crethlorslaillngduewlthlnoneyear 2025 2024 Taxation and social security costs Other cieditors 2,570 2.570 2,588 2.588 -14-
Dartmoor Ponysoclety Notes iothe accounts fortheyearended 31August2025 19 Movement Inluftds Net movemeni Total At 3118125 At 119124 In funds Generalfund 308.367 5.560 313,927 Restrl¢ted funds David Sykes lund 2.000 At31August2025 310.367 5,560 315.927 The Dad Sykesfund is restricied lor use In generic research projects. .15-