Community Activities
17 December 2024
DEDICATION OF BRITISH HORSERACING RETIREES CELEBRATED AT CHRISTMAS LUNCHEONS HOSTED BY RACING WELFARE
The invaluable experience and knowledge of retirees, who dedicated their careers to the British horseracing industry, has bee...
Community Activities
16 December 2024
RACING WELFARE’S SUPPORT TO NEWMARKET AND WIDER RACING COMMMUNITY CELEBRATED AT CAROL CONCERT ATTENDED BY HRH THE PRINCESS ROYAL
Racing Welfare’s support to Newmarket’s community, the wider racing industry and those who fundraise on their behalf, wer...
News
6 December 2024
Racing Welfare Christmas Gift Guide
Christmas is just around the corner, and many of us will be thinking about presents for our loved ones. With this in mind, we...
Awards
6 December 2024
CABEZA DE LLAVE CROWNED ‘HORSE OF THE YEAR’ AT ROA EPSOM AWARDS IN AID OF RACING WELFARE
Epsom’s racing achievements have been celebrated at the ROA Epsom Awards, which took place at Epsom Downs Racecourse on Sat...
Awards
27 November 2024
NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR ROA EPSOM AWARDS IN AID OF RACING WELFARE
Epsom will celebrate its racing achievements at a glittering awards ceremony in aid of Racing Welfare this weekend, and nomin...
Mental health
18 November 2024
SAFER GAMBLING WORKSHOPS HAVING POSITIVE IMPACT ON HORSERACING STAFF
Workshops aimed at promoting safer gambling are having a positive impact on horseracing industry staff – according to new d...
Events
13 November 2024
VIEWING OF EQUINE ART HOSTED BY RACING WELFARE ATTENDED BY THE CHARITY’S PRESIDENT, HER ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCESS ROYAL
A viewing of exquisite equine sculptures, hosted by Racing Welfare in partnership with the Racehorse Owners Association (ROA)...
Case Study
6 November 2024
NEWMARKET HOUSING GIVING YOUNG PEOPLE A LEG UP IN THE RACING INDUSTRY
Leaving home at a young age to start your career can be daunting, but Racing Welfare aims to help with that transition, with ...
Case Study
5 November 2024
Wendy’s Story – In-person befriending service volunteer
Wendy Flack from Barway near Ely, is a Racing Welfare volunteer who has been taking part in the ‘In-person Befriender’ se...
Events
29 October 2024
BUMPER CROWD PAYS TRIBUTE TO KEAGAN KIRKBY AT WINCANTON, RAISING £116,000 FOR RACING WELFARE AND THE INJURED JOCKEYS FUND
A bumper crowd of 3,000 turned out to celebrate the life of Keagan Kirkby on Sunday 27 October at Wincanton Racecourse – a ...
News
16 October 2024
RACING WELFARE INSTALLS DEFIBRILLATORS IN NEWMARKET TO HELP SAVE LIVES
Life-saving defibrillators, paid for by public fundraising, have been installed in Newmarket by the human welfare charity Rac...
News
3 October 2024
RACING WELFARE’S NEW COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OFFICER READY TO HELP THOROUGHBRED STUD AND BREEDING COMMUNITY
Racing Welfare, the horseracing industry’s human welfare charity, has recruited a new community engagement officer to work ...
Challenges
30 September 2024
JURASSIC COAST CHALLENGERS RAISE £18,500 IN VITAL FUNDS FOR RACING WELFARE
49 people laced up their walking boots in Dorset on Sunday 29th September to tackle Racing Welfare’s Jurassic Coast Challen...
Challenges
25 September 2024
WELL KNOWN FIGURES FROM RACING ARE LACING UP THEIR WALKING BOOTS READY FOR THE RACING WELFARE JURASSIC COAST CHALLENGE
Many well-known figures from across the racing industry are making their final preparations ready for The Racing Welfare Jura...
Events
17 September 2024
BEDMAX NEWMARKET HEATH RIDE RAISES £6,000 FOR RACING WELFARE
The Bedmax Newmarket Heath Ride, in aid of Racing Welfare, took place on Sunday 15th September. With 184 riders entered to...
Case Study
17 September 2024
AFFORDABLE, SAFE HOUSING AVAILABLE IN NEWMARKET FOR HORSERACING STAFF AND RETIREES
In a highly competitive housing market, where rents are high and waiting list times continue to rise, Newmarket’s horseraci...
Fundraising
16 September 2024
STARS OF THE TURF RAISE FUNDS FOR RACING WELFARE AT THE ARC MALTON OPEN DAY 2024
Yorkshire was awash with racing fans this weekend, as visitors descended on Malton to see stars of the turf up close, with th...
Events
10 September 2024
TEAM HENDERSON IN THE WINNER’S ENCLOSURE AT GREAT RACING WELFARE BOAT RACE
The Great Racing Welfare Boat Race returned to Windsor racecourse on Wednesday 4th September, with 19 teams taking to the Tha...
Fundraising
9 September 2024
RUNNERS POUND THE STREETS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR RACING WELFARE AT GREAT NORTH RUN 2024
Record numbers of runners completed this year’s AJ Bell Great North Run, and amongst them were six runners who took part i...
News
20 August 2024
RACING WELFARE PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Photographs showcasing the diverse nature of the horseracing industry are to feature in Racing Welfare’s first ever charity...
Events
7 August 2024
THE RACING WELFARE JURASSIC COAST CHALLENGE
Time is running out to sign-up for an exciting challenge which will see participants lacing up their walking boots and chasin...
Housing
30 July 2024
Cody’s Story – Housing
Turning her childhood love of horses into a career, Cody Cooke, 21, works as a groom at Robert Cowell Racing in Six Mile Bott...
Events
30 July 2024
ARC MALTON OPEN DAY RETURNS FOR 2024
The highly popular Malton Open Day 2024, organised by Racing Welfare, will take place on Sunday 8th September this year, and ...
Events
22 July 2024
24HR CYCLE CHALLENGE RAISES £50,000 FOR RACING WELFARE
Over the weekend, 60 cyclists took to their bikes for a 24hr tag team challenge around Newmarket and surrounding areas with t...
Events
18 July 2024
CYCLISTS WITH A PASSION FOR RACING ARE GEARING UP FOR GREAT RACING WELFARE CYCLE CHALLENGE
Cyclists with a passion for the racing industry are making their final preparations ready for a 24-hour cycling event which t...
Fundraising
11 July 2024
NEWMARKET TRAINER GETTING IN THE SADDLE FOR RACING WELFARE
A Newmarket trainer will be getting on his bike next week (20.7.24) to raise awareness and funds for the racing indust...
News
1 July 2024
Kieran’s Story – Racing Staff Week
Kieran Donkin, 31, who works at Tim Easterby Racing in Malton, North Yorkshire, has been employed in the horseracing industry...
Fundraising
24 June 2024
HARRY WHITTINGTON PRE-TRAINING TO TACKLE ULTRA MARATHON FOR RACING WELFARE
On Saturday 13th July, an intrepid trio from Harry Whittington Pre-Training will tackle a gruelling ultra marathon to raise c...
News
11 June 2024
RACING WELFARE SEEKS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OFFICER TO WORK WITH THOROUGHBRED STUD AND BREEDING COMMUNITY
Racing Welfare, the horseracing industry’s human welfare charity, is looking for someone with experience of the thoroughbre...
News
4 June 2024
RACING WELFARE HOLIDAY CONNECTS RETIRED RACING COMMUNITY
Relaxation, friendship and support were the clear winners at this year’s Racing Welfare beneficiary holiday, which saw reti...
Events
30 May 2024
HEADLINE SPONSOR ANNOUNCED FOR RACING WELFARE CLOSE HOUSE GOLF DAY
Vickers Bet has been confirmed as the headline sponsor for Racing Welfare’s popular Close House Golf Day, Newcastle, schedu...
Events
21 May 2024
RACING LEGENDS AND GOLF ENTHUSIASTS TEE OFF FOR RACING WELFARE TO RAISE MORE THAN £30K
Racing legends and golf enthusiasts have raised an impressive £32,365 for Racing Welfare, the racing industry’s human welf...
Case Study
18 May 2024
Katie’s Story – Movement for Mental Health
Assistant trainer saddling up in the historic home of horseracing for The Great Racing Welfare Cycling Challenge...
Case Study
16 May 2024
Dawn’s story – Movement for Mental Health
When Racing Welfare’s chief executive, Dawn Goodfellow set her sights upon The AJ Bell Great North Run in 2023 to celebrate...
Mental health
10 May 2024
Mental Health Awareness Week
Racing Welfare will once again be leading the horseracing industry’s response to Mental Health Awareness Week in a bid to r...
Events
29 April 2024
CELEBRITIES GETTING READY TO TEE OFF FOR RACING WELFARE CHARITY
Golf fans and racing enthusiasts are in for a treat this May as Racing Welfare, the racing industry’s human welfare charity...
Events
29 April 2024
APPLICATIONS INVITED FOR FOUR STABLE STAFF RACES
Racing Welfare are giving stable staff across the country the opportunity to ride in one of four charity races as part of Rac...
Events
22 April 2024
LONDON MARATHON RUNNERS RAISE IN EXCESS OF £15,000 FOR RACING WELFARE
Dedicated runners have raised valuable funds and awareness for the industry’s human welfare charity, Racing Welfare, which...
Governance
10 April 2024
NICK BANNISTER TO SUCCEED WILLIAM BARLOW AS RACING WELFARE CHAIRMAN IN JUNE
Nick Bannister has been named as Racing Welfare’s next Chairman to succeed William Barlow when he completes his term in the...
Events
3 April 2024
BUMPER TURNOUT FOR ARC MIDDLEHAM OPEN DAY ON GOOD FRIDAY
The ARC Middleham Open Day once again proved a hit with visitors as almost 3,000 people flocked to the North Yorkshire town o...
Awards
26 March 2024
RACING WELFARE SCOOPS SILVER AT SMILEY CHARITY FILM AWARDS
Racing Welfare has scooped a silver at the Smiley Charity Film Awards on 20th March, in recognition of the charity’s impact...
Events
26 March 2024
LAST CHANCE FOR ADVANCE TICKETS FOR POPULAR MIDDLEHAM OPEN DAY
Middleham’s horseracing community is preparing to welcome thousands of people to their yards this Good Friday for their ann...
Events
18 March 2024
MIDDLEHAM RACEHORSE TRAINERS SET TO OPEN THEIR YARDS ON GOOD FRIDAY
Middleham’s horseracing community is once again pulling together to offer a fantastic day out for families and followers of...
Case Study
23 February 2024
Tackling loneliness among retired racing staff
At Racing Welfare, we love bringing people together. That’s why we host numerous events all over the UK to help our ret...
Case Study
25 January 2024
Jenny’s Story – Home Energy Grant and Return to School Grant
We know that 4 in 10 adults currently feel unable to meet the costs of their home energy bills. Thanks to generous funding fr...
Events
25 January 2024
TICKETS ON SALE FOR ARC MIDDLEHAM OPEN DAY 2024
The ever-popular ARC Middleham Open Day returns on Friday 29 March, giving the public the chance to go behind the scenes at s...
CATS
2 January 2024
NOTICE: Changes to Careers Advice and Training Service (CATS)
Since 2017, Racing Welfare has been providing CATS (Careers Advice and Training Service) as part of our award-winning Workfor...
Industry News
19 December 2023
RACING WELFARE WELCOMES BHA SAFEGUARDING AND HUMAN WELFARE STRATEGY
Last week, the BHA published an updated Safeguarding and Human Welfare Strategy, aimed at protecting and ensuring the safety ...
Fundraising
12 December 2023
BRIGHTON RACECOURSE HEAD GROUNDSMAN TO TACKLE 200 MILE RUN IN MEMORY OF FORMER COLLEAGUE
From 13th-17th December, Brighton Racecourse’s Head Groundsman is set to tackle a gruelling 200 mile trail run in memory hi...
Awards
7 December 2023
LIVE IN THE DREAM CROWNED HORSE OF THE YEAR AT EPSOM OWNERS’ AND TRAINERS’ AWARDS
Epsom’s finest racing achievements and highlights of 2023 were celebrated at the racecourse on Saturday 2nd December at a b...
Awards
6 December 2023
CORACH RAMBLER’S AINTREE SUCCESS HAILED AS MAGIC MOMENT OF 2023 AT THE NORTHERN RACING AWARDS
On Friday 1st December, the northern racing community came together to celebrate the many successes of the region this year a...
News
4 December 2023
ANNUAL CAROL CONCERT SET TO BRING FESTIVE CHEER TO NEWMARKET
Racing’s human welfare charity Racing Welfare is once again bringing festive cheer for all to Newmarket this Christmas, wit...
Addiction
10 November 2023
Safer Gambling workshops rolled out across the racing industry
Last year during Safer Gambling Week, Racing Welfare announced a partnership with leading independent gambling harm minimisat...
Case Study
3 November 2023
Daphne’s Story – Check-in and Chat
Daphne has been receiving befriending calls through Racing Welfare’s Check-in and Chat service for several years since her ...
Events
1 November 2023
Nominations for the Epsom Owners’ and Trainers’ Awards confirmed
Epsom’s annual Owners’ and Trainers’ Awards celebrates the success of the local racing community, whilst raising also r...
Events
31 October 2023
Nominations announced for the Northern Racing Awards
Racing Welfare’s Northern Racing Awards is an annual celebration of racing successes in the region. This year’s event, wh...
Case Study
27 October 2023
Shaun’s Story – Addiction
Waking up and reaching for a drink had become a normal part of life for Shaun, a former work rider, who didn’t recognise th...
Case Study
25 October 2023
Alice’s story – Addiction
Racing Welfare helped Alice* turn her life around following a heroin addiction that had seen her lose everything....
News
19 September 2023
BUMPER TURNOUT FOR THE BEDMAX NEWMARKET HEATH RIDE
There was a bumper turnout for Racing Welfare’s annual Bedmax Newmarket Heath Ride on Sunday (17th September), with 190 hor...
News
14 September 2023
Determined runners raise £11,500 for Racing Welfare
Congratulations to our fantastic team of runners that completed this year’s AJ Bell Great North Run. The determined group o...
News
12 September 2023
MORE THAN 1,000 RACING FANS FLOCK TO MALTON FOR ANNUAL OPEN DAY
More than 1,000 horseracing fans flocked to the historic racing town of Malton on Sunday morning (10th September) to experien...
News
11 September 2023
JOCKEYS FIRST PAST THE POST IN GREAT RACING WELFARE BOAT RACE
On one of the hottest days of the year, the competition was even hotter at The Great Racing Welfare Boat Race on Wednesday 6t...
News
5 September 2023
FOLLOW MALTON’S RACEHORSES FROM THE STABLES TO YORK RACECOURSE THIS SUNDAY
Excitement is building for Racing Welfare’s annual ARC Malton Open Day, as horseracing fans prepare to follow their favouri...
Case Study
30 August 2023
Lucy’s Story – Return to School Grants
The term ‘Back to School’ can often bring with it feelings of dread for many parents due to the rising costs of new schoo...
News
30 August 2023
YOUR CHANCE TO MEET STAR SPRINTER SHAQUILLE AT THE ARC MALTON OPEN DAY
Horseracing fans have an exciting opportunity to meet Julie Camacho’s dual Group 1-winning sprinting sensation, Shaquille, ...
Community Activities
25 August 2023
NORTHERN ROUNDERS ROADSHOW PROVES A HIT
On 22nd August, the final two heats concluded Racing Welfare’s Northern Rounders Roadshow, which has seen the industry’s ...
All regions
18 August 2023
JOCKEYS IN THE RACE FOR DRAGON BOAT CHALLENGE – BUT WHO WILL TAKE THEM ON?
An all-star team of jockeys are among the latest to sign up for The Great Racing Welfare Boat Race, due to take place on 6th ...
News
10 August 2023
NEW ROLE SET TO SUPPORT THE THOROUGHBRED BREEDING SECTOR, THANKS TO FUNDING FROM THE GERALD LEIGH CHARITABLE TRUST
Earlier this year, three-year funding was secured from the Gerald Leigh Charitable Trust enabling the creation of an exciting...
News
1 August 2023
MILLS RACING PARTNERS UP WITH RACING WELFARE
North-West based syndicate operation, Mills Racing, have become the latest organisation to join forces with Racing Welfare, l...
News
17 July 2023
RACING WELFARE LAUNCHES NEW DRAGON BOAT RACE EVENT
We’re excited to launch a brand-new fundraising event for 2023 – The Great Racing Welfare Boat Race! The event will take ...
News
11 July 2023
RACING’S COMMUNITY TAKE ON YORKSHIRE THREE PEAKS RAISING £50K FOR RACING WELFARE
Almost 100 people from across the racing community came together on Saturday 8th July to take on the stamina sapping Yorkshir...
News
6 July 2023
MORE THAN 100 OF RACING’S PEOPLE TO SCALE THE YORKSHIRE THREE PEAKS THIS WEEKEND
More than 100 people from across the racing industry are coming together this Saturday (8th July) to fundraise for Racing Wel...
News
5 July 2023
PAUL SWAIN JOINS RACING WELFARE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Paul Swain, raceday experience and communications manager at the Racecourse Association (RCA) has joined Racing Welfare’s B...
Case Study
27 June 2023
Sam Cook – Racing’s Support Line
Sam Cook had grown up around racing. While at college, he undertook a horticulture course which gave him the opportunity to g...
News
23 June 2023
RACING INDUSTRY RALLIES TO SUPPORT RACING STAFF WEEK
Racing Staff Week: Saturday 24th June – Saturday 1st July 2023 Organisations across the British horseracing industry have s...
News
19 June 2023
RACING STAFF WEEK IS BACK THIS SATURDAY
Racing Staff Week: Saturday 24th June – Saturday 1st July 2023 Racing Staff Week – the industry’s annual celebration of...
News
1 June 2023
It’s not always easy to find time for yourself, let alone for others, alongside running your own business. However, for Eileen volunteering with Racing Welfare was “definitely meant to be.”
Eileen has spent her life in the racing and bloodstock world and now runs a busy stud with her husband, Keith. She started vo...
News
30 May 2023
CHARITY GOLF DAY AT WOBURN RAISES £25K IN CRUCIAL FUNDS FOR RACING’S PEOPLE
Racing Welfare’s annual Golf Day at Woburn Golf Club has raised more than £25,000 in crucial funds for the charity dedicat...
News
25 May 2023
ALMOST 100 PARTICIPANTS SET TO TACKLE YORKSHIRE THREE PEAKS FOR RACING WELFARE
Racing Welfare’s all-new mass participation fundraising event for 2023 – the Racing Welfare Yorkshire Three Peaks Challen...
Mental health
15 May 2023
Mental Health Awareness Week 2023
The racing industry is being encouraged to take action for mental health this week, as Mental Health Awareness Week launches ...
All regions
2 May 2023
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR FIVE STABLE STAFF RACES DURING RACING STAFF WEEK
Racing Staff Week – the industry’s annual celebration of people who work in British horseracing – returns in 2023 (...
News
27 April 2023
STARS SET TO RETURN FOR RACING WELFARE’S CHARITY GOLF DAY AT WOBURN
Racing Welfare’s star-studded Charity Golf Day returns on Wednesday 3rd May at Woburn Golf Club, by kind invitation of His ...
Events
13 April 2023
More than £27,000 raised at ARC Middleham Open Day
More than 3,200 people headed out into the sunshine on Good Friday to explore Middleham’s historic racing yards. The ARC Mi...
News
5 April 2023
FAREWELL TO WOEBOT
Woebot is a mental health app which Racing Welfare has made available to users since 2020 as part of our mental health suppor...
Events
22 March 2023
IT’S A SHOWDOWN! RACING STARS TO BOX FOR CHARITY AT NEWMARKET’S ROWLEY MILE
This summer, celebrities from across the world of horseracing will headline an exclusive open-air charity boxing event, organ...
News
16 March 2023
POPULAR MIDDLEHAM STABLES OPEN DAY SET TO RAISE VITAL FUNDS FOR RACING’S PEOPLE
Come along to Racing Welfare’s ARC Middleham Open Day this Good Friday, 7th April, to enjoy a day packed full of family-fri...
Case Study
15 March 2023
Case Study: Esther Spencer
Esther loved her job as a Head Person at one of Middleham’s racing yards. That was until a head injury caused her health to...
News
8 March 2023
LARKHILL CHARITY RACES BRING IN VITAL FUNDS FOR RACING WELFARE
Twelve riders took on the challenge of riding in a charity race on Sunday 26th February at Larkhill’s Lycetts South and Wes...
Case Study
28 February 2023
Carol & Gemma Double – Yorkshire Three Peaks
Taking on Racing Welfare’s Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge this summer are Carol and Gemma Double. The mother and daughter ...
Case Study
10 February 2023
Harry Dunlop – CATS
In May 2021 Lambourn trainer, Harry Dunlop, had come to a crossroads in his career. It was a conversation with another traine...
Friends of Racing Welfare
2 February 2023
Win hospitality at Cheltenham and Newmarket with Friends of Racing Welfare
Sign up as a Friend of Racing Welfare to be in with a chance of winning hospitality at either the Cheltenham Festival or a Ne...
Events
1 February 2023
TICKETS ON SALE FOR ARC MIDDLEHAM OPEN DAY
Clear your diary this Good Friday and join Racing Welfare at the ARC Middleham Open Day! Tickets are now on sale for the popu...
News
30 January 2023
Horsemanship course to deliver therapy to racing’s people
Do you, or have you worked, in the horseracing and breeding industry? Have you experienced a physical health issue, mental he...
Challenges
20 January 2023
UP FOR A CHALLENGE? SCALE THE YORKSHIRE THREE PEAKS WITH RACING WELFARE THIS SUMMER
The horseracing industry’s human welfare charity, Racing Welfare, has today launched an all-new mass participation fundrais...
Community Activities
11 January 2023
Therapy cats a welcome addition at Newmarket coffee morning
Retired racing staff at Racing Welfare’s monthly coffee morning met the charity’s two newest recruits on Tuesday 10th Jan...
News
9 January 2023
NEW APP LAUNCHED TO PROVIDE TAILORED 24/7 SUPPORT FOR RACING’S PEOPLE
The horseracing industry’s human welfare charity, Racing Welfare, has today launched a brand-new app which makes it easier ...
Fundraising
20 December 2022
ROA partnership yields more than £23,000 in 2022
Nine months after announcing a formalised partnership with Racing Welfare, the Racehorse Owners Association (ROA) and its mem...
Friends of Racing Welfare
9 December 2022
FORW XMAS GIFT GUIDE 2022
Racing Welfare Christmas Gift Guide Christmas is just around the corner, and many of us will be thinking about presents for o...
Awards
5 December 2022
GOING GONE CROWNED HORSE OF THE YEAR AT EPSOM AWARDS
On Saturday 3rd December, Epsom’s racing community celebrated their successes of 2022 at a glittering black-tie awards cere...
Fundraising
28 November 2022
Magic moments celebrated in the North as Highfield Princess crowned the success story of the year
On Friday 25th November the who’s who of northern racing came together to celebrate a stellar year of sporting achievements...
News
15 November 2022
Home Energy Grant launched to help tackle rising bills
From Monday 14 November those working in or retired from the British horseracing or breeding industries can apply for a one-o...
Case Study
15 November 2022
How Racing Welfare’s financial grants helped to relieve the pressure brought on by the rising cost of living.
As the nation’s fuel bills soar by unprecedented levels, one member of racing’s workforce tells how Racing Welfare’s fi...
Events
7 November 2022
Racing staff boxers take to the ring at York
Racing’s community came together at York racecourse on Saturday 5th November to cheer on 18 of their friends and colleagues...
News
3 November 2022
‘We could have saved a life or two’ – father’s multiple marathon challenge to save lives through mental health support
In 2019 Simon Jones tragically lost his son, Tim, to suicide. He was just 17 years old. Tim was a popular member of the horse...
Awards
31 October 2022
NICOLA PARAMO WINS CATS PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARD 2022
Freelance racing and bloodstock sales photographer Nicola Paramo has today, Friday 26 October, been crowned the winner of thi...
Awards
24 October 2022
South and West Lifetime in Racing Award winners honoured at Newbury and Cheltenham racecourses
Two of British horseracing’s stalwarts have been recognised for their dedication to the industry, with presentations taking...
Awards
21 October 2022
Racing Welfare and the Racehorse Owners Association join forces to recognise regional racing
Racing Welfare and the Racehorse Owners Association (ROA) have teamed up to provide two glittering black-tie awards events fo...
News
20 October 2022
Racing Welfare announce partnership with EPIC Risk Management
Racing Welfare has today (Thursday 20 October) announced a partnership with leading independent gambling harm minimisation co...
Case Study
18 October 2022
Mental Health & Menopause Support
It was just a couple of months into the first Covid-19 lockdown in 2020, and Claire* found herself waking up much earlier tha...
Blogs
18 October 2022
Menopause: My Story
World Menopause Day – 18.10.22 I was in my late twenties and working as a Head Person in a flat racing yard when I init...
Mental health
10 October 2022
Dan and Grace Skelton – Mental Health Training
Dan Skelton, who has been training from Lodge Hill in Warwickshire since 2013, recognises the importance of having a strong s...
Blogs
10 October 2022
Simon Bailey’s Blog – World Mental Health Day 2022
Simon Bailey’s Blog – World Mental Health Day 2022 Monday 10th October The theme of World Mental Health Day for 2022 is: ...
Lifetime In Racing
10 October 2022
Brian’s lifetime in racing recognised at York
On Friday 7th October RaceTech’s Brian Paul celebrated a stellar career spanning almost 50 years as he was awarded Racing W...
News
6 October 2022
The Good Racing Co launches stable of thoroughbreds raising funds and awareness for charity
Unique fundraising initiative already has three horses and ambitions to add a further five to its stable within a year, raisi...
Fundraising
29 September 2022
London Marathon 2022: Another tick off Brian’s bucket list
This Sunday nine runners will pull on their Racing Welfare vests and trainers and line up in the TCS London Marathon to raise...
Lifetime In Racing
23 September 2022
Former trainer Cliff Lines honoured with Lifetime in Racing Award at Newmarket
The first of four regional Lifetime in Racing awards was presented on 22 September to former trainer Cliff Lines at Newmarket...
News
13 September 2022
Health and Wellbeing Conference – Important Update
Due to the incredibly sad passing of Her Majesty The Queen and her funeral taking place on Monday 19th September, we have tak...
News
9 September 2022
Important Update: Epsom and Malton Open Days Cancelled
Today we have taken the difficult decision to cancel both Epsom and Malton Open Days. In light of the incredibly sad passing ...
News
6 September 2022
GREAT TURNOUT FOR BEDMAX NEWMARKET HEATH RIDE
131 horse and rider combinations turned out on Sunday 04 September for Racing Welfare’s popular Bedmax Newmarket Heath Ride...
News
2 September 2022
Vickers Bet announced as headline sponsor for Racing Welfare’s Close House Golf Day
Local bookmaker Vickers Bet have been confirmed as headline sponsors for Racing Welfare’s popular Close House Golf Day, New...
News
30 August 2022
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR CATS PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARD
Racing Welfare’s Careers Advice and Training Service (CATS) invite the industry to nominate individuals for this year’s C...
News
25 August 2022
Health and wellbeing experts assemble for first industry wellbeing conference
Next month Racing Welfare, the horseracing industry’s human welfare charity, will partner with EventsAir to host the inaugu...
Events
23 August 2022
CROWDS INVITED TO GO BEHIND THE SCENES AT EPSOM’S HISTORIC RACING CENTRE
The local racing community in Epsom are gearing up to welcome hundreds of attendees to the annual Epsom Open day on Sunday 11...
News
19 August 2022
Lifetime in Racing Award winners announced
Following a national campaign to identify people who have made an outstanding contribution to the racing industry throughout ...
Events
1 August 2022
TICKETS ON SALE FOR POPULAR OPEN DAYS AT MALTON AND EPSOM
Popular open day events at Malton and Epsom are set to return on Sunday 11th September. The events, organised by racing’s h...
Fundraising
19 July 2022
24hr Cycling Challenge Raises More Than £100k For Racing Welfare
From 12 noon on 16th July – 12 noon on 17th July, some 81 cyclists took on a gruelling 24hr challenge in a bid to raise vit...
News
6 July 2022
Nominations for Lifetime in Racing Awards open following a week of celebration
Nominations are now open for Racing Welfare’s Lifetime in Racing Awards. The Awards recognise those that have dedicated the...
Events
4 July 2022
Bedmax support Newmarket Heath Ride for third year
Racing Welfare is now accepting entries for the 2022 Bedmax Newmarket Heath Ride. The popular event takes place on Sunday 4 S...
News
29 June 2022
Retired racing staff step back in time at Beamish
On Wednesday 22 June 60 retired racing staff from North Yorkshire enjoyed a day trip to Beamish, a world famous open air muse...
News
17 June 2022
Nine-year-old racing fan appointed Racing Welfare ambassador after raising more than £12,500 in a trio of challenges
Young racing fan, nine-year-old Freja Thackray from Ripon, North Yorkshire has been appointed an official ambassador for Raci...
Community Activities
8 June 2022
Retired racing staff welcomed on Derby day
Almost 100 retired racing staff enjoyed a dedicated trackside facility at Epsom for the 2022 Cazoo Derby on Saturday 4 June. ...
Fundraising
8 June 2022
Be part of The Clocktower Cup at Doncaster and sponsor a race
Be part of The Clocktower Cup at Doncaster and sponsor a race on Friday 1st July. The Clocktower Cup provides the opportunit...
Mental Health & Wellbeing
30 May 2022
How the horseracing industry is working to save lives through mental health support
This article comes fresh off the back of Racing Welfare’s Mental Health Awareness Week campaign, which gained support from ...
News
24 May 2022
Retired racing staff enjoy a week in Warwickshire
More than thirty members of racing’s retired community enjoyed a week in the Warwickshire countryside this spring for the f...
News
23 May 2022
The Worshipful Company of Loriners Continue Their Support for Racing Welfare’s Life Skills Programme
Racing Welfare is delighted to announce their continued partnership with The Worshipful Company of Loriners, who have kindly ...
Mental Health & Wellbeing
20 May 2022
Mental Health Awareness Week gets the horseracing industry talking
Mental Health Foundation’s Mental Health Awareness Week: 09 – 16 May 2022 Stakeholders across the industry engaged in con...
Community Activities
11 May 2022
Racing Welfare staff join the Racing Together Community Day
A record level of participation was achieved for the first Racing Together Community Day staged since 2019. The annual initia...
Mental Health & Wellbeing
9 May 2022
Racing’s workplaces encouraged to set aside time for #TeaAndTalk in tackling loneliness
Mental Health Foundation’s Mental Health Awareness Week: 09 – 16 May 2022 Racing Welfare has today announced plans for th...
News
22 April 2022
SBK Golf Day raises £28k for people working in racing
Racing Welfare’s fundraising efforts were boosted on Thursday 21 April as their SBK sponsored charity golf day raised in th...
Events
19 April 2022
Bumper crowds flock to North Yorkshire for the return of ARC Middleham Open Day
Bumper crowds flocked to North Yorkshire on Good Friday as ARC Middleham Open Day returned, with 12 local racehorse trainers ...
Events
14 April 2022
SBK Golf Day set to raise vital funds for Racing Welfare
Racing Welfare is set to hold a star-studded Charity Golf Day on Thursday 21 April 2022 on the Marquess Course at Woburn Golf...
Challenges
14 April 2022
Racing personalities out in force for Great Racing Welfare Cycle Challenge at Cheltenham Racecourse
The racing industry is set to come together at Cheltenham racecourse once more – this time with an epic 24hr team cycling c...
Events
14 April 2022
ARC Middleham Open Day set to welcome thousands on Good Friday
Middleham is preparing to welcome thousands of people to its hugely popular open day in less than three weeks time. The North...
Mental Health & Wellbeing
14 April 2022
Racing Welfare appoints team of experts to roll out industry wellbeing programme
Employers in British horseracing are being urged to sign up to Racing Welfare’s award-winning Workforce Wellbeing Programme...
Awards
14 April 2022
Racing Welfare Highly Commended for Mental Health and Wellbeing Work
British Horseracing’s people charity, Racing Welfare, has been highly commended at the Inside Out Awards in the Third Party...
News
12 April 2022
Racing Welfare and the Racehorse Owners Association join forces
Two of British horseracing’s notable organisations have joined forces, with the partnership set to provide further benefits...
Events
21 February 2022
ARC Middleham Open Day returns for 2022
After a two-year Covid-induced hiatus, Racing Welfare is delighted to bring to you the return of the hugely popular ARC Middl...
Housing
25 January 2022
Young people getting the right start to their careers in racing thanks to £100,000 donation
Racing Welfare has received three-year funding for a Housing Support Officer to provide direct, professional support to young...
News
15 December 2021
Donation to provide vital support to young people in Newmarket
Racing Welfare has received a pledged donation of £97,560, which will enable the charity to fund a Housing Support Officer f...
Industry News
14 December 2021
Racing Welfare adds its support to the industry’s commitment to diversity and inclusion
Racing Welfare – the leading provider of human welfare services for people working in racing – has added their support to...
Awards
2 December 2021
Racing Welfare staff acknowledged at industry awards
Two members of Racing Welfare staff have been shortlisted for the Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards 2022. Volunteer Coor...
Industry News
2 December 2021
Racing Is Everyone’s Sport 2021
Launched by Great British Racing last year and the sport’s Racing with Pride network, Racing Is Everyone’s Sport aims to ...
Awards
1 December 2021
Harriet Bethell steals the show at the Vertem Northern Racing Awards
Friday evening (26th November) saw the Northern racing community come together at the Vertem Northern Racing Awards held at N...
Awards
29 November 2021
David Jeffries scoops the dedication to Epsom award at a glittering ceremony
David Jeffries, was the star of the night on Saturday (27th November) as he collected his Dedication to Racing in Epsom troph...
Challenges
26 November 2021
Racing staff box clever for Racing Welfare
A stellar cast of racing staff hailing from the north went toe-to-toe on 20 November at York racecourse for the William Hill ...
Challenges
17 November 2021
Match-Ups Announced for William Hill Stable Staff Boxing!
Racing Welfare has announced the match-ups for its William Hill Racing Staff Boxing Night at a special event, held on Monday ...
Awards
16 November 2021
The ROA Epsom Owners’ & Trainers’ Awards are Back for 2021
Next Saturday, 27th November, will see the return of the Epsom Owners’ & Trainers’ Awards to the Racing Welfa...
Awards
15 November 2021
The Vertem Northern Racing Awards Return
Next Friday, 26th November, will see the return of the Northern Racing Awards (formerly Magic Moments) to the Racing Welfare ...
Industry News
11 November 2021
Call for progression on racial equality at British Racing’s first collective conversation about racism
Over 250 people from horseracing and associated industries engaged with the first ‘Let’s Talk About Race’ webinar on We...
Awards
1 November 2021
Racing’s Careers Advice & Training Service Recognises Outstanding Contribution to the Industry
Former trainer David Arbuthnot has won an award for his commitment to career development and support to the racing industry....
Events
28 October 2021
Presents Galore as East Anglia’s biggest Christmas Fair returns
After taking place virtually last year, East Anglia’s biggest Christmas Fair – Presents Galore – is set to make a glitt...
Events
28 October 2021
Racing Welfare Receives £150,000 Cash Boost Following Fitzdares Charity Raceday at Wincanton
Officials at Racing Welfare have been left overwhelmed after securing their biggest total from a single fundraising event aft...
News
16 October 2021
Racing Staff Week 2021 is Here
Today (Saturday 16th October) sees the launch of Racing Staff Week at Ascot’s Champions Day meeting. Now in its fifth yea...
Awards
7 October 2021
Racing’s Workforce Wellbeing Programme Wins Prestigious Award
The Racing Welfare team were celebrating last night after its Workforce Wellbeing Programme (WWP) won the Wellbeing Initiativ...
Events
13 September 2021
Open Days are Back With a Bang!
The return of the ARC Malton Open Day and the Epsom Open Day yesterday, Sunday 12th September, saw the inaugural National Rac...
Challenges
23 August 2021
Challengers raise £100k for Racing Welfare in one weekend
A whole host of intrepid runners and riders undertook superhuman challenges over the last weekend, all with one common goal; ...
Awards
23 August 2021
Programme shortlisted for prestigious award
Racing Welfare has been shortlisted for Wellbeing Initiative of the Year at the Workplace Savings and Benefits Awards 2021. ...
Awards
30 July 2021
Congratulations to all those shortlisted for the 2021 Lycetts Leadership & Lycetts Team, Champion Awards
Shortlisted Finalists Announced for 2021 Lycetts Leadership & Lycetts Team Champions Awards The National Trainers Federat...
Industry News
21 June 2021
Mobile Vaccination Facility heading to Oaksey House in Lambourn
A ‘health on the move’ bus offering vaccinations will be stationed at Oaksey House in Lambourn next Tuesday 29th June, of...
News
21 June 2021
Racing Welfare is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former Chief Executive, Sir John Kemball
Racing Welfare is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Chief Executive Sir John Kemball, aged 82. Following an e...
Industry News
16 June 2021
Racing industry workers in Newmarket urged to get their Covid-19 jabs with two vaccination clinics to be staged next week
Newmarket residents associated with the Racing industry who are yet to receive their Covid-19 vaccination are being encourage...
Mental Health & Wellbeing
10 May 2021
Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
Racing Welfare has today announced plans for their 2021 Mental Health Awareness Week campaign, beginning on Monday 10th May....
News
30 April 2021
Racing Welfare to take part in a social media boycott
Racing Welfare will take part in a social media boycott this weekend driven by the wider sporting community, designed to take...
Mental Health & Wellbeing
21 April 2021
Exciting New Wellbeing Survey Launched
For the very first time, the horseracing industry is setting out to understand the wellbeing of its entire workforce. The ...
News
23 March 2021
Are you a racing industry employer?
Could you help shape the future of Racing’s Occupational Health Service? We need to hear your views. Racing’s Occupationa...
Mental Health & Wellbeing
16 March 2021
Spring Family Support Grant Launched
We know that the last year has put a financial strain on many families. As such, we are pleased to announce the launch of ou...
News
19 January 2021
Racing Welfare Announce Exciting New Partnership with Care first
We are delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with the employee assistance programme (EAP) specialists Care first,...
News
10 November 2020
On Track, Off Course the new podcast from Racing Welfare
Lydia Hislop talks grief, bereavement and counselling on new Racing Welfare podcast, On Track, Off Course. On Track, Off Cour...
News
20 October 2020
The Wine Tipster Announced as Racing Welfare’s Newest Ambassador
Neil Phillips, aka The Wine Tipster, who has long combined his passion for wine and racing, is now giving something back to t...
Industry News
14 September 2020
Community United, West Berkshire’s leading ethnic communities advocate organisation, is holding a free online community forum on 16th September to launch the Belonging Project West Berkshire
Community United is a not-for-profit non-partisan community-based organisation supporting communities of diverse cultures, et...
Fundraising
9 July 2020
Racing Welfare Covid-19 Emergency Appeal hits the halfway mark
Thanks to the generosity of the racing community, we are thrilled to announce that our Covid-19 Emergency Appeal has reached ...
News
27 June 2020
Congratulations to Jess Burley and Judicial who scoop their second Racing Welfare Best Turned Out!
We received some brilliant videos for leg four of our Best Turned Out series but it was Jess Burley and Judicial who won the ...
News
20 June 2020
Hayley Irvine Wins Racing Welfare’s Royal Ascot Best Turned Out
There was a bumper entry for this week’s Racing Welfare Best Turned Out as 23 went to post in Saturday’s Wokingha...
News
15 June 2020
Weekend Round-up: Congratulations to the Lycetts Team Champions and thank you
It has been an action packed few days for Racing Welfare with our first virtual preview evening and the second leg of our Bes...
News
13 June 2020
Ella Jayne Smith Announced as Second Winner of Racing Welfare Best Turned Out Series
Ella Jayne Smith today (13th June) won the second leg of Racing Welfare’s Best Turned Out series with her charge Man Of The...
News
6 June 2020
Jess Burley is First Winner of Racing Welfare’s Best Turned Out
Jess Burley today (6th June) won the first weekend of Racing Welfare’s Best Turned Out series with her charge Judicial, w...
Fundraising
9 April 2020
Racing Welfare Launch Covid-19 Emergency Appeal
These are exceptional times for British horseracing and breeding, times that could have a lasting effect on the industry. F...
Housing
9 April 2020
First Tenants Move Into Racing Welfare’s Newly Renovated MacDonald Buchanan House
Wednesday 8th April saw the first 12 tenants move into the newly renovated MacDonald Buchanan House, on Howard De Walden Way ...
Mental Health & Wellbeing
1 April 2020
Racing Welfare Introduce Streamlined Application Process for Covid-19 Grants
Since the outbreak of the Coronavirus, Racing Welfare has seen an increase in people coming to the charity for financial advi...
Mental Health & Wellbeing
31 March 2020
Racing Welfare and GBR produce COVID-19 Wellbeing Toolkit
Racing Welfare and Great British Racing have come together to produce a Wellbeing Toolkit specifically designed to support th...
Industry News
7 January 2020
Racing Welfare’s Director of Welfare named as finalist for Godolphin Award
Racing Welfare’s Director of Welfare, Simone Sear, has today been named as a finalist for this year’s Godolphin R...
Housing
13 November 2019
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal opens Summerhill House in Newmarket
Summerhill House, Racing Welfare’s newest housing development, received a royal seal of approval today, Tuesday 12th Novemb...
Blogs
18 October 2022
Menopause: My Story
World Menopause Day – 18.10.22 I was in my late twenties and working as a Head Person in a flat racing yard when I init...
Blogs
10 October 2022
Simon Bailey’s Blog – World Mental Health Day 2022
Simon Bailey’s Blog – World Mental Health Day 2022 Monday 10th October The theme of World Mental Health Day for 2022 is: ...
Blogs
13 July 2022
Volunteero of the week – Lesley
75 year-young Lesley lives on a farm with her husband, two dogs and 19-year-old pony Storm, near Alnwick Northumberland. Lesl...
Blogs
9 May 2022
Mental Health Awareness Week – Simon Bailey
The theme of this years Mental Health Awareness Week is loneliness. The thought that loneliness is closely linked to poor men...
Blogs
3 May 2022
Why racing’s workforce needs to be sun aware
British Association of Dermatologists’ Sun Awareness Week – 02-08 May Most skin cancers are caused by skin damage from ex...
Blogs
19 February 2021
Management Support Service in Action – a huge benefit to our industry.
We have asked staff from across the racing industry to explore some of the services on offer through Racing’s Support Line ...
Blogs
4 February 2021
Need Some Practical Help? Our Telephone Information Specialists are Here to Help
We have asked staff from across the racing industry to explore some of the services on offer through Racing’s Support L...
Blogs
27 January 2021
In The Moment Support from Racing’s Support Line – First hand experience
We have asked staff from across the racing industry to explore some of the services on offer through Racing’s Support L...
Case Study
6 November 2024
NEWMARKET HOUSING GIVING YOUNG PEOPLE A LEG UP IN THE RACING INDUSTRY
Leaving home at a young age to start your career can be daunting, but Racing Welfare aims to help with that transition, with ...
Case Study
5 November 2024
Wendy’s Story – In-person befriending service volunteer
Wendy Flack from Barway near Ely, is a Racing Welfare volunteer who has been taking part in the ‘In-person Befriender’ se...
Case Study
17 September 2024
AFFORDABLE, SAFE HOUSING AVAILABLE IN NEWMARKET FOR HORSERACING STAFF AND RETIREES
In a highly competitive housing market, where rents are high and waiting list times continue to rise, Newmarket’s horseraci...
Case Study
18 May 2024
Katie’s Story – Movement for Mental Health
Assistant trainer saddling up in the historic home of horseracing for The Great Racing Welfare Cycling Challenge...
Case Study
16 May 2024
Dawn’s story – Movement for Mental Health
When Racing Welfare’s chief executive, Dawn Goodfellow set her sights upon The AJ Bell Great North Run in 2023 to celebrate...
Case Study
23 February 2024
Tackling loneliness among retired racing staff
At Racing Welfare, we love bringing people together. That’s why we host numerous events all over the UK to help our ret...
Case Study
25 January 2024
Jenny’s Story – Home Energy Grant and Return to School Grant
We know that 4 in 10 adults currently feel unable to meet the costs of their home energy bills. Thanks to generous funding fr...
Case Study
7 November 2023
David’s story – Occupational Health and CATS
David is Head Person at a stud in Berkshire and has been working with Thoroughbreds since leaving school at the age of 16. Da...
Case Study
3 November 2023
Daphne’s Story – Check-in and Chat
Daphne has been receiving befriending calls through Racing Welfare’s Check-in and Chat service for several years since her ...
Case Study
30 October 2023
Rita and Lesley’s story: Check-In and Chat
Rita is 89 and has been part of Lambourn’s racing community for most of her life, with her late husband having rides as a j...
Case Study
27 October 2023
Shaun’s Story – Addiction
Waking up and reaching for a drink had become a normal part of life for Shaun, a former work rider, who didn’t recognise th...
Case Study
25 October 2023
Alice’s story – Addiction
Racing Welfare helped Alice* turn her life around following a heroin addiction that had seen her lose everything....
Case Study
30 August 2023
Lucy’s Story – Return to School Grants
The term ‘Back to School’ can often bring with it feelings of dread for many parents due to the rising costs of new schoo...
Case Study
27 June 2023
Sam Cook – Racing’s Support Line
Sam Cook had grown up around racing. While at college, he undertook a horticulture course which gave him the opportunity to g...
Case Study
15 March 2023
Case Study: Esther Spencer
Esther loved her job as a Head Person at one of Middleham’s racing yards. That was until a head injury caused her health to...
Case Study
28 February 2023
Carol & Gemma Double – Yorkshire Three Peaks
Taking on Racing Welfare’s Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge this summer are Carol and Gemma Double. The mother and daughter ...
Case Study
10 February 2023
Harry Dunlop – CATS
In May 2021 Lambourn trainer, Harry Dunlop, had come to a crossroads in his career. It was a conversation with another traine...
Case Study
22 December 2022
Case Study: Racing Welfare Housing Tenants
Kieran, 23, was one of the first tenants to move into the newly completed MacDonald Buchanan house in Newmarket in April 2020...
Case Study
22 December 2022
Case Study: Louisa Allen
Louisa Allen is Head Person for Epsom trainer Jim Boyle. She has long been associated with Epsom’s racing community, throug...
Case Study
15 November 2022
How Racing Welfare’s financial grants helped to relieve the pressure brought on by the rising cost of living.
As the nation’s fuel bills soar by unprecedented levels, one member of racing’s workforce tells how Racing Welfare’s fi...
Case Study
18 October 2022
Mental Health & Menopause Support
It was just a couple of months into the first Covid-19 lockdown in 2020, and Claire* found herself waking up much earlier tha...
Blogs
13 July 2022
Volunteero of the week – Lesley
75 year-young Lesley lives on a farm with her husband, two dogs and 19-year-old pony Storm, near Alnwick Northumberland. Lesl...
Case Study
26 May 2022
David Goodwin – Recovery from injury
David’s life changed when he was hit by a van 12 years ago, leaving him in a coma with serious injuries including a skull f...
Case Study
9 May 2022
Caitlin’s Story – Woebot
Caitlin turned to Racing Welfare for emotional support after starting her first full-time job in racing. She has been working...
Case Study
4 May 2022
Rebecca Elvin – Check-in & Chat Volunteer
The unprecedented curb on social interactions over the past year due to the Coronavirus pandemic has compounded feelings of l...
Blogs
3 May 2022
Why racing’s workforce needs to be sun aware
British Association of Dermatologists’ Sun Awareness Week – 02-08 May Most skin cancers are caused by skin damage from ex...
Case Study
15 March 2022
Racing Welfare Fundraiser – Hannah Benson
Racing Welfare beneficiary Hannah talks about how one day her life changed, the support she received from Racing Welfare and ...
Case Study
15 March 2022
Racing Welfare Fundraiser – Simon Jones
Industry wellbeing chair Simon Jones has taken on an epic multiple marathon challenge to help raise awareness and funds for m...
Case Study
15 March 2022
Racing Welfare Fundraiser – Freja Thackray
Freja is 9 years old and loves sport, including racing. She has been lucky enough to be in and around racing all of her life ...
Case Study
4 March 2022
Jen Gates – Volunteer Coordinator
Jen Gates is Racing Welfare’s volunteer coordinator. She works closely with our welfare and fundraising teams to ensure we ...
Case Study
11 October 2021
Hilary’s Story – Volunteering
Hilary Lewis volunteers on a regular basis for Racing Welfare to help with loneliness and isolation....
Case Study
27 September 2021
Robbie’s Story – London Marathon
Robbie decided to take on the London Marathon following the support his family received from Racing Welfare....
Case Study
14 September 2021
Paul’s Story – Mental Health First Aid Courses
In conjunction with Mental Health First Aid England, Racing Welfare runs national mental health training courses allowing rac...
Case Study
18 August 2021
Pavlo’s Story – Occupational Health
Pavlo, a work rider for Pat Phelan, thought he may never work with horses again when he sustained serious injuries. Through t...
Case Study
12 August 2021
Laetitia’s Story – Occupational Health
Laetitia suffered from debilitating pain and sleepless nights after an injury left her in agony. Through physiotherapy she is...
Case Study
3 August 2021
Community Events Case Study
Louis Pinder enjoyed a 25-year career in racing, working for trainers in the north and in Ireland. Louis retired eight years ...
Case Study
22 July 2021
Laura’s Story – Sleep Counselling
Following a family bereavement, Laura struggled with her sleep and turned to Sleepstation for help. Changing bad habits has h...
Case Study
11 May 2021
Anthony’s Story – mental, physical and financial support
Raceday Presenter Anthony Kemp talks openly to ITV Racing about the support he received through Racing Welfare....
Case Study
10 May 2021
Catrina’s Story – Mental Health and Counselling
Catrina Charman, who works at Chasemore Farm talks about her experience of counselling she received through Racing Welfare an...
Case Study
29 March 2021
Fran’s Story – welfare team provide support through depression
Owners and trainers liaison at Musselburgh Racecourse, Fran Marshall, tells her story of support through furlough....
Case Study
18 March 2021
Alex’s Story – Physical Health
Physical health support offered by Racing Welfare helped to get Alex Cairns, head person to James Fanshawe, back to work pain...
Case Study
8 March 2021
Beck’s Story – Mental Health Awareness Course
Beck Edmunds was crowned 2021 employee of the year at the Godolphin stud and stable staff awards. She details how the mental ...
Case Study
19 February 2021
Lucy’s Story – Part 3. My Experience of the Invaluable Management Support Service.
We have asked staff from across the racing industry to explore some of the services on offer through Racing’s Support Line ...
Case Study
4 February 2021
Lucy’s Story – Part Two. Finding out about practical support with many of the issues we all face in daily life
We have asked staff from across the racing industry to explore some of the services on offer through Racing’s Support L...
Case Study
27 January 2021
Lucy’s Story – First hand experience of Racing’s Support Line
We have asked staff from across the racing industry to explore some of the services on offer through Racing’s Support L...
Case Study
25 January 2021
John’s Story – Racing Homes
John\'s move to Newmarket through Racing Homes helped to combat his feelings of loneliness and isolation....
Case Study
14 January 2021
Lauren’s Story – Fundraising through COVID-19
Lauren Webb (pictured), yard manager to trainer Daniel Kubler, speaks with modesty and humility when asked about making the f...
Case Study
8 October 2020
Shannon’s Story – Depression and Counselling
Shannon who works for trainer Andrew Balding was diagnosed with depression at the age of 16 and received counselling funded b...
Case Study
17 August 2020
Debra’s Story – Occupational Health
Debra, who works for trainer Roger Fell dislocated her shoulder when leading up at the races. Racing Welfare funded vital tre...
Case Study
4 August 2020
Georgie’s Story – Physical Health
Georgie Murgatroyd was faced with losing her career with horses following an accident and turned to Racing Welfare for help....
Case Study
21 May 2020
Olivia’s Case Study – Counselling
Olivia received counselling through Racing Welfare\'s Occupational Health service and tells her story....
Case Study
14 April 2020
Check-in and Chat Case Study
Racing Welfare’s Check-in and Chat is available to everyone who works in racing....
Case Study
6 April 2020
Maureen’s Story – Befriending
Maureen receives regular befriending calls from Racing Welfare as well as check-in calls since the COVID-19 outbreak. She tel...
Case Study
27 August 2019
Ann and John’s Story – Trips and Outings
Each year Racing Welfare provides a group holiday for 50 retired racing staff, their partners and carers, providing them with...
Case Study
27 August 2019
Paddy’s Story – Occupational Health
Paddy Trainor is a regular face at racecourses up and down the country, in his role as travelling head lad to Mark Johnston....
Careers Advice
6 March 2019
Racing Career Map – Sarah Ashley, Welfare Officer
The Career Map is an interactive tool launched by Careers in Racing last year. The racing industry is unique and diverse, and...
Case Study
27 September 2018
Duggie’s Story – Mental Health Support
Duggie is a Racing Welfare beneficiary who has battled with mental ill-health. He wanted to share his story in his own words....
Events
16 August 2019
Epsom Open Day: “She’s riding better now than ever”
Meet father and daughter combination Roger and Rhiain Ingram Amongst the trainers opening their yard gates to the public for ...
Fundraising
20 December 2022
ROA partnership yields more than £23,000 in 2022
Nine months after announcing a formalised partnership with Racing Welfare, the Racehorse Owners Association (ROA) and its mem...
News
23 May 2022
The Worshipful Company of Loriners Continue Their Support for Racing Welfare’s Life Skills Programme
Racing Welfare is delighted to announce their continued partnership with The Worshipful Company of Loriners, who have kindly ...
News
12 April 2022
Racing Welfare and the Racehorse Owners Association join forces
Two of British horseracing’s notable organisations have joined forces, with the partnership set to provide further benefits...
News
15 December 2021
Donation to provide vital support to young people in Newmarket
Racing Welfare has received a pledged donation of £97,560, which will enable the charity to fund a Housing Support Officer f...
Partners/Trusts
7 July 2021
4Racing donate £5,000 to Racing Welfare
On 4th July, 4Racing Owners Club visited Rebecca Menzies’ yard to give members a chance to see their horse Snowy Burrows ...
Partners/Trusts
11 February 2021
Racegoers Club members raise £1,575 for Racing Welfare in 2020
We would like to say a huge thank you to the wonderful Racegoers Club members who raised £1,575 for Racing Welfare in 2020. ...
Partners/Trusts
5 February 2021
The Worshipful Company of Loriners Pledge Their Support for Racing Welfare’s Life Skills Programme
About The Worshipful Company of Loriners: A Loriner makes and sells bits, bridles, spurs, stirrups and the minor metal items ...
Partners/Trusts
4 December 2020
Inkerman launch Racing Collection in aid of Racing Welfare
If you are still struggling to come up with some great Christmas gift ideas, why not head over to inkerman.co.uk and take a l...
Partners/Trusts
3 December 2020
‘Off to a galloping start’ Yorkshire Brokerage CNG Switch dedicated to helping Racing Welfare
We are delighted to announce that CNG Switch has dedicated to supporting Racing Welfare. After working with us to find the be...
Partners/Trusts
16 November 2020
Hartpury announces partnership with national charity Racing Welfare
Hartpury has announced a new partnership with Racing Welfare to carry out industry-driven research into stable staff injuries...
News
20 October 2020
The Wine Tipster Announced as Racing Welfare’s Newest Ambassador
Neil Phillips, aka The Wine Tipster, who has long combined his passion for wine and racing, is now giving something back to t...
Partners/Trusts
15 September 2020
The Gold and Green Crowd Announce Support for Racing Welfare
We are delighted to announce that successful racing syndicate The Gold and Green Crowd has agreed to support Racing Welfare t...
Partners
2 July 2020
Betway Support Racing Welfare
We would like to say a big thank you to Betway for their generous donation to our Covid-19 Emergency Appeal. Leading online b...
Partners/Trusts
30 June 2020
Thank you to Hambleton Racing
We would like to say a big thank you to Hambleton Racing who have raised an incredible £1,800 for our Covid-19 Emergency App...
Partners/Trusts
9 June 2020
Hambleton Racing name Racing Welfare as Official Charity Partner
Hambleton Racing have made Racing Welfare their official charity partner and will generously be donating to the charity whene...
Partners
4 June 2020
Betway Show Support for Racing Welfare
Betway has announced today that they will donate all operational and logistical costs of a race sponsorship to Racing Welfare...
Partners
26 May 2020
A Big Thank You To All Our Supporters
Since the outbreak of Covid-19 put a temporary halt to our usual fundraising activities we have been overwhelmed by the gener...
Partners
13 February 2020
Racing Welfare joins forces with Racing Breaks for Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe
Racing Breaks and Racing Welfare have today announced a new partnership in the form of an incredible trip to this year’s Qa...
Partners
15 November 2019
Racing Welfare welcomes RaceTech as new corporate partner
Racing Welfare and RaceTech are delighted to have become official corporate partners following a long association of mutual s...
Fundraising
29 July 2019
Racegoers Club’s yard visits raises £500 for Racing Welfare
The money was raised entirely by Club members attending stable visits throughout the year. The first of these was a very popu...
Fundraising
12 July 2019
Racing Welfare to benefit from Go Racing in Yorkshire’s Summer Festival
The Go Racing in Yorkshire Summer Festival, sponsored by Sky Bet, has named Racing Welfare as its beneficiary charity for thi...
Community Activities
3 July 2019
Palace House Newmarket announces free entry for racing staff
Palace House, the National Heritage Centre for Horseracing and Sporting Art yesterday announced that it will now be offering ...
Industry partners
22 March 2019
Racing Welfare Renews Sponsorship of Arabian Racing Organisation’s Best Turned Out Series for 2019
Racing Welfare is proud to announce that it has renewed its sponsorship of the Arabian Racing Organisation’s (ARO) Best Tur...
Partners
11 February 2019
Tuffa Racing For Charity presents cheque to Racing Welfare
Today, Michelle Girling, founder of Tuffa Footwear Ltd, presented Mark Loades, Head of Fundraising for Racing Welfare with a ...