Wirral and Chester Riding for the Disabled
Analysis
Wirral and Chester Riding for the Disabled is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Merseyside. It was registered in December 2003, 23 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04933192). It says it provides other finance and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Wirral and Chester Riding for the Disabled reported income of £12k and spending of £24k, spending 196% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £10k to £12k (+20%), an average of +4.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 45%. Over the whole period it spent 164% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Wirral and Chester Riding for the Disabled sits at the 31st percentile: it is larger than about 31% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 35th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Upside Down Sports Club (£12k), Penge and Anerley (1948) Trust (£12k) and Hanborough Community Association (£12k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Providing and coordinating facilities by way of financial support and volunteer helpers assistance to enable persons with learning difficulties and/or special needs to enjoy the benefits of horse riding.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Upside Down Sports Club | St Neots | £12k |
| Penge and Anerley (1948) Trust | London | £12k |
| Hanborough Community Association | Witney | £12k |
| 3rd Plympton (Woodford) Scout Group | Plymouth | £12k |