01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC049034
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 51-100 volunteers
- Staff
- 14
- Postcode
- KA3 6AY
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The organisation exists to provide safe, engaging, and educational experiences for people of all ages and abilities. We achieve these aims by: - promoting equestrian activities as a means of physical exercise, mental well-being, and skill development. - offering educational programs for children and young people through direct engagement with animals and the natural environment. - providing inclusive services that enable disabled participants to enjoy riding, learning, and community activities. - strengthening community engagement by hosting events and activities that foster social cohesion and support local needs. Throughout the year, all developments and programs have been planned to meet these objectives, with careful attention to long-term sustainability and accessibility.
Charitable purposes
- 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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
- the advancement of animal welfare
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- People with disabilities or health problems
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4 The company's objects are: a) To provide relief for those in need by reason of ill-health or disability by providing therapeutic riding sessions to people with both development and physical disabilities. b) To encourage the public participation in riding as a sport and recreational activity, to promote good fellowship amongst riders and to improve and maintain the standard of riding and horsemanship. c) To promote the welfare of horses in need of care. This will be done by: d) Organising instructional meetings, lectures and competitive events and other activities. e) Encouraging young and old people to take part in horse activities. giving them the opportunity to learn to ride a horse and benefit from this therapeutic activity and to support this activity by ensuring they can learn in a pleasant, safe and supportive environment. f) Promoting community participation in healthy recreation involving the horse. g) Promoting the prevention of cruelty, neglect or harm to horses and promoting the relief, safety, sanctuary, rescue and welfare of horses in need of care. h) Helping all other charities with similar objects.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £832,917 | £820,053 | 14 | 30 April 2026 |
| 31 March 2024 | £742,205 | £755,747 | 14 | 30 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £979,931 | £878,044 | 14 | 28 March 2024 |
| 31 March 2022 | £773,141 | £793,686 | 14 | 31 March 2023 |
| 31 March 2021 | £357,288 | £499,946 | 14 | 6 December 2021 |
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
- Miklemosside, Fenwick, Ayrshire
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.morrisequestriancentre.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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