01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC038516
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Cross Border
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Scotland and other parts of the UK
- Volunteers
- Not supplied
- Staff
- 186
- Postcode
- CV8 2XZ
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of public participation in sport
- the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended
- the advancement of animal welfare
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
(1) To promote and advance the education, training and safety of the public in all matters relating to the horse. (2) To promote the use, breeding, well-being, safety, environment, health and management of the horse for the public benefit. (3) To promote community participation in healthy recreation involving the horse. (4) To promote and facilitate the prevention of cruelty, neglect or harm to horses and to promote the relief, safety, sanctuary, rescue and welfare of horses in need of care, attention and assistance. (5) To promote and secure the provision, protection and preservation of rights of way and of access for ridden and driven horses over public roads, highways, footpaths, bridleways, carriageways, public paths and other land. Horses for the purpose of the objects means any member of the family Equidae.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £17,655,000 | £17,466,000 | 186 | 4 August 2026 |
| 31 December 2024 | £15,996,000 | £16,904,000 | 186 | 8 September 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £16,106,000 | £16,209,000 | 186 | 19 August 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £15,202,000 | £14,262,000 | 186 | 25 July 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £14,016,000 | £13,248,000 | 186 | 9 August 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- Abbey Park, Stareton, Kenilworth, Warks
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.bhs.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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