Roleystone Horse and Pony Sanctuary
Analysis
Roleystone Horse and Pony Sanctuary is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Shipley. It was registered in February 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover animals, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Roleystone Horse and Pony Sanctuary reported income of £28k and spending of £52k, spending 189% of what it took in. Across the 3 years on record, from March 2023 to March 2025, income fell from £83k to £28k (-67%), an average of -42% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income dropped by 55%. Over the whole period it spent 54% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Roleystone Horse and Pony Sanctuary sits at the 36th percentile: it is larger than about 36% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 51st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Equine Market Watch (Sanctuaries UK) (£28k), Porthleven Harbour Hedgies Rescue (£28k) and Pear Tree Farm Animal Sanctuary (£28k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote humane behaviour towards equines; by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for equines which are in need of care and attention by reasoning of sickness, maltreatment poor circumstances or ill usage and to educate the public in matters pertaining to equine welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among equines.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Equine Market Watch (Sanctuaries UK) | Herefordshire | £28k |
| Porthleven Harbour Hedgies Rescue | Helston | £28k |
| Pear Tree Farm Animal Sanctuary | Wells | £28k |
| Southern Counties German Shepherd Rescue | Ringwood | £28k |