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The British Horse Society

Bhs

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
210504
Status
Registered
Registered
Sept. 22, 1962
Legal form
Charitable company
Area of benefit
Not Defined

Address

Address
The British Horse Society
16-17 Abbey Park
Stareton
KENILWORTH
CV8 2XZ

Contact

Activities

The British Horse Society works for horses and riders in the UK and abroad. Focusing on horse welfare, horse and rider safety, access and rights of way, training and approving livery yards and riding schools. The Society promotes community participation in healthy recreation involving the horse, at both competition and grass roots level.

Objects: 1. To Promote And Advance The Education, Training And Safety Of The Public In All Matters Relating To The Horse; 2. To Promote The Use, Breeding, Well-Being, Safety, Environment, Health And Management Of The Horse For The Public Benefit; 3. To Promote Community Participation In Healthy Recreation Involving The Horse; 4. To Promote And Facilitate The Prevention Of Cruelty, Neglect Or Harm To Horses And To Promote The Relief, Safety, Sanctuary, Rescue And Welfare Of Horses In Need Of Care, Attention And Assistance; 5. To Promote And Secure The Provision, Protection And Preservation Of Rights Of Way And Of Access For Ridden And Driven Horses Over Public Roads, Highways, Footpaths, Bridleways, Carriageways, Public Paths And Other Land. Horses For The Purpose Of The Objects Means Any Member Of The Family Equidae.

Classification

How
Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
What
Education/training, Amateur Sport, Animals
Who
The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Country
Isle Of Man, Northern Ireland, Scotland
Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Assets Employees
Dec. 31, 2024 £15,996,000 £16,904,000 £8,561,000 175
Dec. 31, 2023 £16,106,000 £16,209,000 £9,434,000 174
Dec. 31, 2022 £15,202,000 £14,262,000 £9,356,000 160
Dec. 31, 2021 £14,014,539 £13,248,294 £8,545,239 146
Dec. 31, 2020 £12,145,048 £11,920,095 £7,342,834 136

Trustees

Name Appointed
Karen Silcock (Chair) June 30, 2021
Beverley Simms April 1, 2022
Dame Caroline Alice Spelman April 30, 2020
Gillian Longhurst March 11, 2021
Gillian Mary Clark June 30, 2023
Lucy Grieve July 17, 2025
Nicola Suzanne Greenwood June 29, 2022
Philip Andrew Stennett July 17, 2025
Samantha Claire Gregory July 11, 2024
Sandra Lesley Harris July 15, 2020
Sarah Spencer-Williams July 17, 2025
Susan Griffin July 17, 2025