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...
News
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...
News
17 March 2020
Coronavirus Outbreak: Update
Our top priority at Racing Welfare is the wellbeing of all of racing’s people and we are closely monitoring the public heal...
News
6 March 2020
Coronavirus update
In light of the current public health situation, Racing Welfare is following Government advice regarding our planned fundrais...
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
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
Simon’s Blog – Chaplain to Horseracing
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...
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
Seven marathon challenge to raise vital funds for Racing Welfare. Industry wellbeing chair Simon Jones is taking on an epic...
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
4 March 2022
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
24 January 2022
Sarah Ashley, Housing Support Officer
Funded by Dr Johnny Hon and Global Group Racing, Macdonald Buchanan House, a modern accommodation located in Newmarket, is wh...
Case Study
14 October 2021
Leah’s Story – Racing SMART – self-harm, addiction and suicidal thoughts
Racing SMART helped Leah through times of despair when she attempted to take her own life and struggled with addiction issues...
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
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
17 August 2021
Fiona’s Story – Financial Support
When Fiona found herself without a job through the global pandemic, she turned to Racing Welfare at a crucial time....
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
10 August 2021
Lianne’s Story – Return to School Grants
From school jumpers to PE kits and book bags, it\'s an expensive time for parents and Shelley tells her story....
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
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
18 June 2020
Sandeep’s Story – Occupational Health
Sandeep Guaravaram received support through Racing Welfare\'s occupational health service following a fall....
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
9 April 2020
Toni’s Story – occupational health and mental health
Toni received occupational health support from Racing Welfare following an accident and tells us her story of recovery....
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
16 October 2019
This is Darren
This is Darren. Darren received support from Racing Welfare to overcome his battle with alcoholism. We’d like to thank ...
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
5 November 2018
Terry’s Story – Befriending
I’d worked in racing all my life and always joked with my colleagues about how much I was looking forward to retirement; bu...
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 ...
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 ...
Industry partners
8 January 2019
Landmark partnership secured between Racing Welfare and The Racing Foundation
A historic partnership has been agreed between Racing Welfare and The Racing Foundation, securing funding for some of the cha...
Fundraising
9 November 2018
Cue Card portrait goes up for auction in aid of Racing Welfare and the Countryside Alliance
A one-off portrait of Cue Card, by renowned equestrian artist Tania Still, will go up for sale as part of the Countryside All...
Industry partners
19 October 2018
Racing Welfare extends partnership with Tuffa Boots
Racing Welfare is delighted to announce an extension to their partnership with Tuffa Boots, who will support the charity thro...
Partners
18 October 2018
Racing Welfare selected as QIPCO British Champions Day official charity for a second year
The stars of flat racing will align this Saturday 20th October, gracing Ascot’s hallowed turf for this year’s renewal of ...
Partners
20 July 2018
Racing Welfare Welcomes Increased Support from York Racecourse
Racing Welfare has reinforced their partnership with York Racecourse, who have upped their support this year to increase the ...
Partners/Trusts
18 July 2018
Racing Welfare Official Charity Partner for Go Racing in Yorkshire’s Summer Festival
Racing Welfare is the official charity partner of Go Racing in Yorkshire’s Summer Festival 2018, which runs from 21st – 2...
Partners/Trusts
13 July 2018
European Bloodstock News’ Advertising Campaign Raises Thousands for Racing Welfare
European Bloodstock News presented the team from Racing Welfare with a cheque for over £5000 at their annual Clay Shoot even...
Partners
1 March 2018
Racegoers Club announce Racing Welfare as official charity partner
The Racegoers Club is delighted to announce Racing Welfare as its official charity partner which will see the Club support th...
Partners
22 February 2018
Betfair to Support Racing Staff Week for Third Year
Racing Welfare is delighted to announce that Betfair will support Racing Staff Week for the third year. Racing Welfare’s mo...
Partners
15 January 2018
Tuffa Boots and Racing Welfare for #everypaircounts
We are very excited to announce that Tuffa Boots have picked Racing Welfare as their chosen charity for 2018 #everypaircounts...
Partners
19 October 2017
RW charity partner of QIPCO British Champions Day
Racing Welfare has been announced as the Official Charity of QIPCO British Champions Day, following on from The British Thoro...
Partners
11 August 2017
C&P Insurance partner with Racing Welfare
Racing Welfare and C&P Insurance are announcing their new charity partnership which aims to support the work of Racing We...
Partners/Trusts
5 April 2017
Rewards4Racing announce partnership with RW
Collect points & support RW! Rewards4Racing, the rewards programme for racegoers, has formed an exciting new partnership ...
News
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
Blogs
9 May 2022
Simon’s Blog – Chaplain to Horseracing
The theme of this years Mental Health Awareness Week is loneliness. The thought that loneliness is closely linked to poor men...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
Seven marathon challenge to raise vital funds for Racing Welfare. Industry wellbeing chair Simon Jones is taking on an epic...
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
4 March 2022
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...
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...
Case Study
24 January 2022
Sarah Ashley, Housing Support Officer
Funded by Dr Johnny Hon and Global Group Racing, Macdonald Buchanan House, a modern accommodation located in Newmarket, is wh...
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...
Lifetime In Racing
27 October 2021
Four winners celebrated for their Lifetime in Racing
As part of Racing Staff Week, four members of the racing industry have been recognised for their huge contribution to the spo...
Partners
26 October 2021
New racing club raises vital funds for Racing Welfare
A new racing club has launched with the purpose of getting members up close to the action, while raising vital funds for Raci...
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...
Case Study
14 October 2021
Leah’s Story – Racing SMART – self-harm, addiction and suicidal thoughts
Racing SMART helped Leah through times of despair when she attempted to take her own life and struggled with addiction issues...
Events
13 October 2021
Wincanton Stages The Fitzdares Racing Welfare Charity Race Day on Sunday 24th October.
Preceding the regular seven-race card at 11.00am is the Racing Welfare Charity Race, where the 12 riders will all be competin...
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....
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...
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....
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...
Awards
26 August 2021
Entries Open for the Inaugral CATS Personal Development Awards
Racing Welfare’s Careers Advice and Training Service (CATS) have opened the entries for their inaugural CATS Personal Devel...
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. ...
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
17 August 2021
Fiona’s Story – Financial Support
When Fiona found herself without a job through the global pandemic, she turned to Racing Welfare at a crucial time....
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...
Events
12 August 2021
Epsom Open Day returns to showcase Surrey’s historic racing centre
This year’s Epsom Open Day will see seven racing yards within this historic training centre throw their gates open to the p...
Case Study
10 August 2021
Lianne’s Story – Return to School Grants
From school jumpers to PE kits and book bags, it\'s an expensive time for parents and Shelley tells her story....
Events
5 August 2021
Bedmax returns as sponsor for 2021 Newmarket Heath Ride
Racing Welfare is once again delighted to be running this year’s Newmarket Heath Ride in association with Bedmax, which tak...
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...
Awards
23 July 2021
Racing Welfare Make the Shortlist at Prestigous Third Sector Awards
Yesterday, Thursday 22nd July, saw the announcement of the shortlists for the prestigious Third Sector Awards. Amongst those...
Events
22 July 2021
Celebrity Golf Day Raises Vital Funds for Racing Welfare and Injured Jockey’s Fund
27 teams of four took part in a star-studded Celebrity Golf Day at Woburn Golf Club on 21st July by kind permission of the Du...
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...
Events
15 July 2021
Equine Stars Will Take Centre Stage at ARC Malton Open Day
Malton Open Day, sponsored by Arena Racing Company (ARC) and organised by Racing Welfare, is set to make a spectacular return...
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 ...
Events
28 June 2021
Celebrity Golf Day to provide vital funds for Racing Welfare and the Injured Jockey’s Fund
Racing Welfare and the Injured Jockey’s Fund have teamed up to create a spectacular star-studded event which is set to prov...
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...
Events
27 May 2021
Horseracing Industry Plans for National Racehorse Week Confirmed
British Racing’s first ever National Racehorse Week will take place in September this year. The initiative will be a nation...
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....
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....
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...
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 ...
Fundraising
8 April 2021
2021 Grand National Sweepstake Kit
It’s that time of year again. Excitement is in the air. The Randox Health Grand National, the World’s most famous race, i...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
Awards
22 February 2021
Racing Welfare Awarded the SAFEcic Safe Award
Racing Welfare is extremely proud to announce that we have been awarded the SAFEcic Safe Award. The award recognises excellen...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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
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....
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,...
Events
15 January 2021
Racing LiveStyle – Eat Like A Champion!
If you are using the New Year as your inspiration to be more active, eat more healthily and take more care of your body, Raci...
Accidents
7 January 2021
Study will help develop injury prevention strategies for horseracing staff
Hartpury University is undertaking new research investigating occupational injuries to stud and racing staff working within U...
Fundraising
16 December 2020
A big thanks to you from Racing Welfare
Racing Welfare is saying thank you to the racing industry this week as we are delighted to announce that our Covid-19 Emergen...
Governance
8 December 2020
Statement on behalf of the Board of Trustees of Racing Welfare and Racing Homes
Racing Welfare and Racing Homes exist in close connection with two other charities within the Racing Welfare Family: The Rous...
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...
Industry News
12 November 2020
New Directory shows the power of the racing industry to support its communities and transform lives
British racing launches first comprehensive Directory of community activity and education A ground-breaking Directory has lau...
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...
Events
3 November 2020
Presents Galore is Going Online
In light of the most recent Government announcements, we are very sad to announce that Presents Galore will no longer be taki...
Ambassador
22 October 2020
Neil Phillips, The Wine Tipster Blogging For Racing Welfare
Having known about Racing Welfare for many years, I’m excited and honoured to be an Ambassador for this great charity. Duri...
Uncategorized
21 October 2020
We Want to Hear from You…
Racing Welfare has created a short Community Questionnaire for all staff working in the racing and breeding industries. Re...
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...
Mental Health & Wellbeing
8 October 2020
World Mental Health Day 2020 – Mental Health for All
This Saturday is World Mental Health Day, a day recognised on the 10th October every year not only by The World Health Organi...
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...
Events
7 October 2020
QIPCO British Champions Day Virtual Preview Evening in Aid of Racing Welfare
To celebrate the 10th edition of QIPCO British Champions Day and to preview the world-class action set to take place on the t...
Events
1 October 2020
Racing LiveStyle is Going Live with The Breath Psych
Racing LiveStyle Episode 2 – The Breath Psych with Aodhagán Conlon In the lead up to World Mental Health Day, which takes ...
Fundraising
1 October 2020
Charity Album Raising Money for Racing Welfare Now Available to Download
“Reined In” the album released by Furlong Factor winner Lara Telfer is now available to download with all profits...
Events
25 September 2020
The Great Racing Welfare Auction Raises Over £53k!
The Great Racing Welfare Auction, that ran for four weeks and closed its bidding last night, has raised an incredible £53,19...
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...
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...
Events
14 September 2020
Fantastic Response to Virtual Yorkshire Open Day
All of us here at Racing Welfare would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part in the Virtual Yorkshire Open D...
Events
13 September 2020
Virtual Dog Show Winners! The Votes are in..!
We received some fantastic entries for the Linton Pet Shop Virtual Dog Show and we hope you enjoyed watching and voting for y...
Mental Health & Wellbeing
10 September 2020
Jockeys’ Mental Health in Spotlight in New Short Film
The Fall, a powerful short film focusing on the mental health of jockeys is due to start filming in December. The film has ...
Industry News
10 September 2020
Zero Suicide Alliance Launch New Awareness Training
Racing Welfare is proud to be a member of the Zero Suicide Alliance (ZSA). To mark World Suicide Prevention Day today, Thursd...
Events
8 September 2020
Fantastic fun had by all at Racing Welfare’s Newmarket Heath Ride
182 riders were greeted by glorious sunshine at Racing Welfare’s Sponsored Newmarket Heath Ride last Sunday, 6th September....
Events
3 September 2020
Ultimate Grand National Package amongst the lots to the Great Racing Welfare Auction
Some incredible new items and experiences have been added to The Great Racing Welfare Auction to take the total number of fan...
Events
27 August 2020
Incredible Lots on offer in the Great Racing Welfare Auction
Today, Thursday 27th August, sees bidding open in The Great Racing Welfare Auction. With close to 100 amazing lots on offer...
Events
25 August 2020
ROA to sponsor virtual Epsom Open Day, now including live ‘Behind the Scenes’ features
The Racehorse Owners Association (ROA) has been confirmed as headline sponsor of Racing Welfare’s Virtual Epsom Open Day on...
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...
Events
7 August 2020
Furlong Factor winner Lara Telfer releases album in aid of Racing Welfare and Mind
Fresh from her win in Racing Welfare’s Furlong Factor in May 2020, Lara Telfer has released her debut album ‘Reined In’...
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....
Events
