Horses for Wellbeing CIO
Analysis
Horses for Wellbeing CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Gloucestershire. It was registered in May 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Horses for Wellbeing CIO reported income of £128k and spending of £158k, spending 123% of what it took in. Across the 2 years on record, from August 2024 to August 2025, income fell from £259k to £128k (-51%), an average of -51% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income dropped by 51%. Over the whole period it spent 75% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Horses for Wellbeing CIO sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 66% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 75th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Castlegate Church (£128k), UK and Ireland Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (£128k) and Ashford Bme Association (£128k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Horses for Wellbeing supports the emotional, social and educational growth of young people in Gloucestershire. Our programme pairs children and young people with horses to improve emotional wellbeing, help build confidence, trust and life skills through therapeutic interactions.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Castlegate Church | West Midlands | £128k |
| UK and Ireland Neuroendocrine Tumour Society | Bristol | £128k |
| Ashford Bme Association | Kent | £128k |
| The Friends of Whitstable Healthcare | Kent | £128k |