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Racing Welfare will conduct a data-gap analysis to ensure robust decision-making in the changing funding landscape.
As part of this, we will be conducting a data-gap analysis to ensure we are capturing and in possession of information that will robustly support decision-making in the changing landscape of funding for our working staff services
Service · Commitment statement · From Racing Welfare — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 23
The charity plans to secure long-term funding for its core services in 2026.
2026 will see us continue to work closely with industry stakeholders, including the Horseracing Industry People Board, to secure long-term funding for our core services for working staff.
Commissioning · Commitment statement · From Racing Welfare — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 23
Racing Welfare is exploring opportunities to increase housing provision in Middleham and Lambourn.
Middleham: We continued to explore opportunities to increase housing provision in Middleham. In 2025, a planning pre-application was submitted to North Yorkshire Council for the development of an 18-unit residential scheme on land at Park Lane. This process provided an opportunity to present and discuss the proposals and to assess the likelihood of securing planning permission.
Operational · Commitment statement · From Racing Welfare — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 20
Racing Welfare provided housing support for retired racing staff, including new lets and refurbishments.
In 2025 the 164 (2024: 165) units in the portfolio housed 250 (2024: 191) tenants. There were 59 (2024: 41) new lets in the year. Three new kitchens and two new bathrooms were installed (2024: 1 full refurbishment).
Service · Observational claim · From Racing Welfare — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 19
Racing Welfare raised £3.8 million in donations and grants, an increase from the previous year.
None of the above could be achieved without the generosity of donors and supporters of Racing Welfare. In 2025, the group raised £3.8m, (2024: £3.0m) from donations, grants and fundraising events, and we are extremely grateful to those who made those contributions.
Financial · Funding statement · From Racing Welfare — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 16
Racing Welfare delivered community activities with increased participation from families.
A substantial programme of regional community activity was delivered throughout the year, aimed primarily at working-age and retired racing staff, with growing participation from families: 3,101 attendees (2024: 2,723) participated in 151 in-person coffee mornings and reminiscence events across (2024: 152) in 14 locations (2024: 11).
Service · Observational claim · From Racing Welfare — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 15
Racing Welfare's welfare teams made a significant increase in visits to studs, sales environments and pre-training yards.
In addition, 86 visits were made to studs, sales environments and pre-training yards which was a 39% increase on 2024 (2024: 62), reflecting continued efforts to broaden engagement across all areas of the industry.
Service · Observational claim · From Racing Welfare — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 14
Racing Welfare's support line saw a 32% increase in contacts from the previous year.
Demand for the service increased significantly in 2025, with 1,420 contacts recorded a 32% rise on the previous year
Service · Observational claim · From Racing Welfare — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 10
Racing Welfare's Mental Health First Aid courses saw a 19% increase in participants from 2024 to 2025.
In 2025, six Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) courses were delivered with 67 participants, an increase from 56 delegates in 2024.
Service · Observational claim · From Racing Welfare — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 12
Racing Welfare provided support to 579 new individuals in 2025, a 12% increase from 2024.
Of those individuals, 579 were receiving support from Racing Welfare for the first time (2024: 515) which shows we continue to reach new audiences.
Service · Observational claim · From Racing Welfare — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 9
Racing Welfare's future funding model is the biggest challenge facing the charity.
Our future funding model continues to be the biggest challenge facing the charity
Strategic · Risk statement · From Racing Welfare — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 8
Racing Welfare invested over £1.4m of its own reserves to maintain welfare service provision since 2022.
Since 2022, Racing Welfare has invested over £1.4m of its own reserves to maintain provision
Financial · Funding statement · From Racing Welfare — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 4
Racing Welfare's Support Line recorded a 32% increase in contacts from 2024 to 2025.
In 2025, the Support Line recorded 1,420 contacts, a 32% increase on 2024
Service · Observational claim · From Racing Welfare — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 4
Family, friends, and carers of individuals with PTSD can receive support from charities.
If you care for someone who has PTSD, you can get support from charities.
Service · Observational claim · From PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), [page]
Charities provide support and information for those affected by PTSD.
There are charities that offer support and information if you're affected by PTSD.
Service · Observational claim · From PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), [page]
If there is a risk of self-harm, hospitalization or crisis team support may be required.
If doctors are worried you're at risk of self-harm, suicide or harming someone else, you may need to stay in hospital or have support from a crisis team at home
Service · Observational claim · From PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), [page]
A treatment plan for PTSD is created by a GP and mental health specialist.
A GP and mental health specialist will work with you to create a treatment plan
Service · Procedural statement · From PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), [page]
Symptoms of PTSD may appear immediately after a traumatic event or years later.
You may experience symptoms straight after the traumatic event or many months, or even years, later
Service · Observational claim · From PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), [page]
Family members or carers of individuals with PTSD can also receive support from charities.
If you care for someone who has PTSD, you can get support from charities
Service · Observational claim · From PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), [page]
Support groups and forums can provide help for individuals with PTSD.
It can be helpful to speak to other people who have PTSD. There are many people offering support and sharing their stories in support groups, forums and on social media
Service · Observational claim · From PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), [page]