The Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust
Analysis
The Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dorking. It was registered in April 2003, 23 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and animals, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust reported income of £371k and spending of £311k, spending 84% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £241k to £371k (+54%), an average of +11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 99%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, The Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust sits at the 84th percentile: it is larger than about 84% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 87th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Britefield Trust (£371k), Redeemed Christian Church of God ('RCCG') His Glory Tabernacle (£371k) and Harwich Connexions Community Trust (£370k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
GHDT strives to reduce rural poverty by increasing the productivity of working horses and donkeys through welfare and management education. It also provides veterinary resources and education and explores ways of improving the nutrition and the design of carts and harness cost effectively.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Britefield Trust | London | £371k |
| Redeemed Christian Church of God ('RCCG') His Glory Tabernacle | London | £371k |
| Harwich Connexions Community Trust | Essex | £370k |
| Woodlands Green Ltd | London | £371k |