Northcote Heavy Horse Centre
Analysis
Northcote Heavy Horse Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Spilsby. It was registered in August 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, animals and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07254230). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending May 2025, Northcote Heavy Horse Centre reported income of £40k and spending of £92k, spending 232% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £15k to £40k (+166%), an average of +28% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2023, when income rose by 192%. Over the whole period it spent 127% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Northcote Heavy Horse Centre sits at the 42nd percentile: it is larger than about 42% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 57th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hastings Cat Lovers (HCL) (£40k), Doodleaid (£40k) and Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Wiltshire-Mid Branch (£40k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Centre is a small Charity providing a home and care primarily for horses with special needs. This criteria is controlled by the facts concerning the animal in question, its location and circumstances. No animal though can be accommodated unless there is sufficient room or care facilities for that animal at the Centre. The Centre cares for other animals in need if the circumstances permit.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hastings Cat Lovers (HCL) | St Leonards-On-Sea | £40k |
| Doodleaid | Waterlooville | £40k |
| Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Wiltshire-Mid Branch | Devizes | £40k |
| Caring for the Animals Trust | Worthing | £40k |