THE BRITISH THOROUGHBRED RETRAINING CENTRE
Registration #1089564 · Registered
www.thebtrc.co.ukenquiries@thetrc.co.uk
Whinney Hill Halton LA2 6PQ
The British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre works for the welfare of all Thoroughbreds and retired racehorses. BTRC assesses and then rehabilitates, retrains and re-homes these horses to permanent loan homes throughout the UK where they are regularly monitored. BTRC never buys or sells horses - the horses are donated to the charity and remain in the BTRC's ownership for the rest of their lives.
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About THE BRITISH THOROUGHBRED RETRAINING CENTRE
THE BRITISH THOROUGHBRED RETRAINING CENTRE is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1089564). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 95/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2024), THE BRITISH THOROUGHBRED RETRAINING CENTRE reported a total income of £550,857 and total expenditure of £467,571, a spending ratio of 85% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE BRITISH THOROUGHBRED RETRAINING CENTRE describes its activities as follows: The British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre works for the welfare of all Thoroughbreds and retired racehorses. BTRC assesses and then rehabilitates, retrains and re-homes these horses to permanent loan homes throughout the UK where they are regularly monitored. BTRC never buys or sells horses - the horses are donated to the charity and remain in the BTRC's ownership for the rest of their lives. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for THE BRITISH THOROUGHBRED RETRAINING CENTRE. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 84.9% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £550,857 | £467,571 | 85% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026