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The 3 R's Horse Rescue Centre

SC047724Registered charity from 11 September 2017
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Charity Information:
Address Barholm Farm,
Gatehouse of Fleet,
Castle Douglas
Postcode DG7 2EZ
Is the supplied address a principal office or a trustee address? Trustee - Charity Trustee
Website www.3rshorserescecentre.co.uk
Regulatory Type Standard
Object:
4.1 The advancement of animal welfare by the rescuing of equines in need, where their health and wellbeing are threatened and bringing them to a place of safety. 4.2 The advancement of animal welfare via the rehabilitation of rescued equines, through groundwork, agility and ridden work. 4.3 The advancement of animal welfare through the rehoming of rehabilitated equines to suitably vetted homes. 4.4 The advancement of education for children and young adults who have experienced emotional and behavioural difficulties. We will teach life skills and encourage young people at risk to re-engage with services. This will be achieved through Equine therapy and outdoor group work. 4.5 The advancement of environmental protection or improvement. We would achieve this by having designated projects teaching rural skills such as horticulture and the importance of incorporating land management and how this influences the ecosystem of the area by protecting wildlife and insects. 4.6 To advance the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantages. To provide a safe and educational environment for everyone who attends the centre. Anyone with an interest in horses and land management will be welcome to get involved, work as part of our team, learn new skills and gain confidence, while improving their mental health and self-esteem.”
Operations:
What the charity is set up to do and how it does this:
The 3 Rs Horse rescue Centre is based in SW Scotland and the largest horse rescue centre in this part of Scotland. We are approached by Police, SSPCA, Individuals, Owners and some local schools about some horses and ponies that have came across neglect, illness, abuse and we do our best to take what we can. All our work relies on donations and funding from the UK. All horses are receive VET, Farrier and other services required and are worked with by staff and volunteers. We also advertise regularly on socail media with horses for rehomeing and we can also provide transport. The attendance of children and young adults who have experienced emotional and behavioural difficulties and an increase of youngsters that no longer attend school has continued and we have been asked for larger numbers from schools, social work departments etc. We are engaged with local services and encourage all to become UpToDate with other services and schools in the area. We would like to increase numbers
Charity Status: Active
Constitutional Form: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Constitutional Form Date: 11 Sept 2017
Main Operating Location: Dumfries And Galloway
Number of Staff: 5
Number of Volunteers: 1-50
Purposes: "the advancement of education", "the advancement of environmental protection or improvement", "the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage", "the advancement of animal welfare"
Beneficiaries: "Other defined groups"
Types Of Activity Undertaken: "It carries out activities or services itself"
Annual Submissions:
Year End Income Expenditure Annual Return Received Accounts Received Latest Annual Reports and Accounts
10 Sept 2021 £64,880 £69,606 29 Jun 2022 Yes
10 Sept 2022 £148,468 £134,600 26 Mar 2023 Yes
10 Sept 2023 £194,949 £165,105 14 Feb 2024 Yes
10 Sept 2024 £218,764 £203,496 02 Jul 2025 Yes Download
10 Sept 2025 No Annual Information due by 10 Jun 2026
If an annual return has been received on time (within nine months of the Year End Date), the 'Annual Return Received' box is green   . If an annual return is late, the box is red   .
Income and Expenditure:
Charity Trustees:
First Name Last Name
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