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We work to improve health and social well-being, to inspire recovery, to raise self-esteem, to create positive change and purpose amongst those who need it most, as well as improving education and employment prospects for those who are disadvantaged or marginalised. Using horsemanship, equine-assisted learning, rural skills and the outdoors, we deliver award-winning projects that encourage participants to acquire new coping strategies, life skills and resilience, whilst gaining nationally accredited qualifications Our main Programmes include: Military Wellbeing for veterans, serving personnel and their families Youth Development for young people between the ages of 16 and 25 Community Wellbeing for those within our local community Schools Development for disengaged school children Schools Engagement for all year 1 students from local schools …
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GiveRadar's verified records show HorseBack UK with a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
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- Its integrity score of 53 is below most of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHorseBack UK is a registered education nonprofit based in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its registration number is SC040765. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 53/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £681K in annual revenue.
HorseBack UK's official registration number is SC040765, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
HorseBack UK has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 53 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 96% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
HorseBack UK is located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.
Based on official tax filings, HorseBack UK has £681K in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 98% for education charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 4%. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
HorseBack UK is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £681K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, HorseBack UK is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 96% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 98%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
We work to improve health and social well-being, to inspire recovery, to raise self-esteem, to create positive change and purpose amongst those who need it most, as well as improving education and employment prospects for those who are disadvantaged or marginalised. Using horsemanship, equine-assisted learning, rural skills and the outdoors, we deliver award-winning projects that encourage participants to acquire new coping strategies, life skills and resilience, whilst gaining nationally accredited qualifications Our main Programmes include: Military Wellbeing for veterans, serving personnel and their families Youth Development for young people between the ages of 16 and 25 Community Wellbeing for those within our local community Schools Development for disengaged school children... HorseBack UK is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2009.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £681K is comparable to the peer average of £994K.
HorseBack UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC040765.
You can verify HorseBack UK in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.
You can donate to HorseBack UK directly through its donation page (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WDH22273VZKF2). UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.
Donations to HorseBack UK are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.
HorseBack UK is based in Aberdeenshire in Scotland. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
HorseBack UK was first registered in 2009, making it approximately 17 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
HorseBack UK is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
HorseBack UK is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Founding date · 2009
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Quick facts about HorseBack UK
- What is HorseBack UK?
- HorseBack UK is a education charitable company based in Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom. We work to improve health and social well-being, to inspire recovery, to raise self-esteem, to create positive change and purpose amongst those who need it most, as well as improving education and employment prospects for those who are disadvantaged or marginalised. Using horsemanship, equine-assisted learning, rural skills and the outdoors, we deliver award-winning projects that encourage participants to acquire new coping strategies, life skills and resilience, whilst gaining nationally accredited qualifications Our main Programmes include: Military Wellbeing for veterans, serving personnel and their families Youth Development for young people between the ages of 16 and 25 Community Wellbeing for those within our local community Schools Development for disengaged school children Schools Engagement for all year 1 students from local schools Rural Skills for those within our local community Long-term sick support programmes On Line Mental Health and Wellbeing programme One to One 'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' To facilitate and advance the development of health and social wellbeing in order to improve the quality of life of persons who are: (i) Serving or who have served in the Armed Forces and who have been injured or wounded and are suffering mental or physical illness or disability, including post-traumatic stress disorder. (ii) By reason of their age group, ill-health (including mental health), disability, social or financial circumstances, occupation or some other disadvantage who could benefit from utilising the services and facilities provided by the Company. To include but not restricted to: The provision of personal advancement through the development of basic horsemanship skills to aid health, social wellbeing, confidence and general interaction skills on occasion utilising equine therapy. and The advancement of education and personal development through the provision of training and classes in selected rural skills, traditional skills and conservation/adventure activities and occupations in order to support the treatment, rehabilitation, re-settlement, re-training and employability of such persons.
- When was HorseBack UK founded?
- HorseBack UK was founded in 2009.
- Where is HorseBack UK located?
- Headquartered in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is HorseBack UK's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M. 96% of expenses go to program services.
- Is HorseBack UK trustworthy?
- HorseBack UK has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is HorseBack UK's registration number?
- Registration: SC040765 (United Kingdom).
- What is HorseBack UK's website?
- https://www.horseback.org.uk
- Are donations to HorseBack UK tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.