--- title: "Racehorse Relief — check charity number 1157554 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Racehorse Relief a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1157554. Education/training charity based in Underlane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/racehorse-relief retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:18:55.374Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Racehorse Relief is a registered charity (number 1157554) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; animals. Its latest reported income was £306,617 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Racehorse Relief? Registered charity number 1157554 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Underlane Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £306,617 Website [www.racehorserelief.org](http://www.racehorserelief.org/) ## What does Racehorse Relief do? The charity helps people who are struggling to care for ex-racehorses. We do this through support and education and, where this is not sufficient, we take in these horses for retraining and rehoming. ## What causes is Racehorse Relief registered for? Education/trainingAnimals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Racehorse Relief yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Racehorse Relief is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=racehorse-relief&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.racehorserelief.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Racehorse Relief a legitimate charity? Yes. Racehorse Relief is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1157554) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Racehorse Relief's charity number? Racehorse Relief's charity number is 1157554. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1157554? Search 1157554 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Racehorse Relief do? The charity helps people who are struggling to care for ex-racehorses. We do this through support and education and, where this is not sufficient, we take in these horses for retraining and rehoming. Does Racehorse Relief have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Racehorse Relief. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Racehorse Relief? Racehorse Relief's website is http://www.racehorserelief.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1157554).