Careers Advice
5 March 2025
Andrea’s Story – National Careers Week
This National Careers Week, which runs from 3rd – 8thMarch to promote and celebrate careers guidance across the UK, Rac...
Case Study
26 February 2025
Dan’s Story – Physical & Financial support
Racing Welfare gave an expectant young family facing physical health and financial dilemmas, the ‘breathing space’ they n...
News
13 February 2025
Horseracing Industry People Board workforce strategy
Racing Welfare warmly welcomes the publication of the Horseracing Industry People Board (IPB) workforce strategy and the spot...
News
16 January 2025
RACING WELFARE VOLUNTEER CELEBRATED FOR HIS LIFE-SAVING ACTIONS
The swift actions of a dedicated charity volunteer, which saved the life of a Racing Welfare beneficiary after she stopped br...
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...
Case Study
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...
Case Study
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...
Careers Advice
5 March 2025
Andrea’s Story – National Careers Week
This National Careers Week, which runs from 3rd – 8thMarch to promote and celebrate careers guidance across the UK, Rac...
Case Study
26 February 2025
Dan’s Story – Physical & Financial support
Racing Welfare gave an expectant young family facing physical health and financial dilemmas, the ‘breathing space’ they n...
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
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...
Case Study
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...
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 ...
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 ...
Careers Advice
5 March 2025
Andrea’s Story – National Careers Week
This National Careers Week, which runs from 3rd – 8thMarch to promote and celebrate careers guidance across the UK, Rac...
Case Study
26 February 2025
Dan’s Story – Physical & Financial support
Racing Welfare gave an expectant young family facing physical health and financial dilemmas, the ‘breathing space’ they n...
News
13 February 2025
Horseracing Industry People Board workforce strategy
Racing Welfare warmly welcomes the publication of the Horseracing Industry People Board (IPB) workforce strategy and the spot...
News
16 January 2025
RACING WELFARE VOLUNTEER CELEBRATED FOR HIS LIFE-SAVING ACTIONS
The swift actions of a dedicated charity volunteer, which saved the life of a Racing Welfare beneficiary after she stopped br...
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...
Fundraising
7 October 2024
BOOKMAKER TO RUN RACE IN AID OF ‘OUTSTANDING’ SUPPORT DELIVERED BY CHARITY RACING WELFARE
The Director of Racing at award-winning British bookmaker Fitzdares is gearing-up to run in the Oxford Half Marathon to suppo...
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...
Events
4 September 2024
MEET STARS OF THE TURF AT ARC MALTON OPEN DAY 2024
Racing fans can meet the stars of the turf, with the hopes of following them from the yard to the racetrack, thanks to ARC Ma...
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...
Case Study
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...
Case Study
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...
Community Activities
16 May 2024
Racing Welfare staff volunteer their time and skills to help local communities on Racing Together Community Day
Racing Welfare staff have volunteered their time and skills as part of Racing Together Community Day, an annual event initiat...
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
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 ...
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
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....
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
18 April 2023
Aintree lunch raises in excess of £63,000 for racing’s people
Nearly 450 supporters joined Racing Welfare at Aintree for their annual lunch on the opening day of the Randox Grand National...
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...
Uncategorized
20 January 2023
New syndicate raising funds with share raffle
One of the UK’s newest and fastest growing syndicates, Catch Us If You Can Racing, have partnered with Racing Welfare for 2...
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 ...
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...
Fundraising
20 December 2022
Henrietta Knight Racing Club raises £2,100 for Racing Welfare
On Sunday 18th December, members of the Henrietta Knight Racing Club presented Racing Welfare with a cheque for £2,100. The ...
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...
CATS
30 September 2022
Harriet Rochester – CATS Careers Coaching
Did you know that Racing Welfare has its own designated careers advice and training service (CATS)? CATS provides support and...
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...
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
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...
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
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 ...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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
14 July 2020
Racing Welfare Announce Qatar Goodwood Festival Virtual Preview Evening
Following hot on the heels of the inaugural Royal Ascot Preview Evening, Racing Welfare is delighted to announce a Qatar Good...
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 ...
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...
Fundraising
1 July 2020
Racing Welfare brings you the people behind the Investec Epsom Derby
We are very excited to be today launching a mini series profiling some of the people working behind the scenes to make this y...
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...
Industry News
29 June 2020
Training launched to improve LGBT+ awareness and inclusion within British racing
To mark Pride month this June, the Diversity in Racing Steering Group’s (DiRSG) dedicated LGBT+ subgroup has launched a new...
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 ...
Mental Health & Wellbeing
22 June 2020
Be The Best You!
To mark the start of World Wellbeing Week on Monday 22nd June we are delighted to announce the launch of our Be The Best You ...
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...
Events
12 June 2020
Stellar Panel Delight at Royal Ascot Virtual Preview Evening
On Thursday 11th June, hundreds of people were entertained from the comfort of their own homes viewing Racing Welfare’s...
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...
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...
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...
Fundraising
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...
Case Study
21 May 2020
Olivia’s Case Study – Counselling
Olivia received counselling through Racing Welfare\'s Occupational Health service and tells her story....
Mental Health & Wellbeing
15 May 2020
Racing Welfare launches 2020 Mental Health Awareness Week campaign
Racing Welfare has today outlined plans for its 2020 Mental Health Awareness Week campaign, beginning on Monday 18th May. T...
Events
Events
9 May 2020
Lara Telfer Crowned Furlong Factor Champion
Racing Welfare’s singing competition the Furlong Factor has uncovered some amazing talent hiding in the racing industry but...
Events
5 May 2020
Top Eight Announced for the Live Final of Racing Welfare’s Furlong Factor
Over the last six nights Racing Welfare’s brand new singing competition, the Furlong Factor, has uncovered some exceptional...
Events
4 May 2020
Rebecca Thomas Flying High After Her Win in Heat Five of the Furlong Factor
We saw some brilliant performances in last night’s heat five of Racing Welfare’s Furlong Factor and the standard of singe...
Events
3 May 2020
Amateur Rider Fred Tett Gets his Head in Front to Take Heat Four of the Furlong Factor
The standard of performers in Racing Welfare’s Furlong Factor has been amazing and last night’s heat was no different wit...
Events
2 May 2020
Lilli Shines to Take Heat Three of the Furlong Factor
The action continued last night in heat three of the Furlong Factor in which four girls with beautiful voices took on some ti...
Events
1 May 2020
Trainer James Ferguson Shows his Class to Win Heat Two of the Furlong Factor
Heat two of Racing Welfare’s incredibly popular singing competition, the Furlong Factor, took place last night. Once agai...
Events
30 April 2020
Lara Telfer Wins Heat One of the Furlong Factor to Make it Through to Next Weekend’s Live Final
Last night saw four singers go head-to-head in the first heat of Racing Welfare’s Furlong Factor. The standard was incred...
Events
28 April 2020
Twenty Four Contestants Head to Heat Stages of the Furlong Factor
Following a bumper crop of entries to find racing’s singing superstars, the final 24 contenders have been selected to progr...
Events
21 April 2020
3 Days left to get your entries in for Racing Welfare’s singing competition ‘The Furlong Factor’!
As part of our Covid-19 Emergency Appeal, we have come together with Great British Racing (GBR), the Tote, and Sky Sports Rac...
Fundraising
20 April 2020
Join the 2.6 Challenge!
Racing Welfare needs your help! Join The 2.6 Challenge from Sunday 26 April 2020. The Covid-19 pandemic has had a catastrophi...
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....
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 ...
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...
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...
Events
17 March 2020
Middleham Open Day Postponed
Racing Welfare has today announced the postponement of this year’s ARC Middleham Open Day, scheduled for Good Friday 10...
Events
8 March 2020
Northern Stars Shine at Racing Welfare’s Racing Staff Boxing Night
Last night, 7th March, The William Hill Racing Staff Boxing Night saw 22 boxers from the racing communities of Middleham and ...
Events
3 March 2020
William Hill Racing Staff Boxing Night Match-Ups Have Been Made!
Last night, at a special event in York, the announcements were made of the much anticipated match ups for this Saturday’...
Careers Advice
2 March 2020
New Dedicated Careers Advice & Training Service Website Goes Live
To coincide with the start of National Careers Week, Racing Welfare has launched a new dedicated website for its Careers Advi...
Events
28 February 2020
Racing Welfare’s boxing line up unveiled
Racing Welfare will be announcing the match-ups for its William Hill Racing Staff Boxing Night at a special event in York on ...
Awards
25 February 2020
Simone Sear scoops Godolphin award
Racing Welfare’s Director of Welfare, Simone Sear, last night took home the Rory MacDonald award at the Godolphin Stud ...
Events
21 February 2020
Where to eat and stay when visiting Middleham Open Day…
Thinking of coming along to this year’s Middleham Open Day? We have collated a helpful list of places to stay and eat w...
Events
19 February 2020
A very Royal Aintree
It is that time of year when the countdown to the major spring National Hunt meetings gathers pace, with all eyes turning to ...
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...
Industry News
12 February 2020
Jockey Club Racecourses to offer free racing for industry grooms
Thursday 6th February 2020 – Grooms from racing yards are being offered thousands of free tickets by Jockey Club Racecourse...
Industry News
22 January 2020
#OneDayChangesLives: ACO shows nearly half a million turn to charities for support, including basic essentials
With January intensifying the difficulties people face financially and emotionally, new research has revealed nearly half a m...
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...
Mental Health & Wellbeing
6 December 2019
Racing Welfare Mental Health Film Nominated for International Award
Racing Welfare’s flagship film to mark this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week 2019 has been accepted into the Equus Fil...
Community Activities
5 December 2019
Racing Welfare welcomes Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to Christmas lunch at Newbury racecourse
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal today (5th December) joined 200 retired racing staff at Newbury racecourse, all of whom...
Awards
1 December 2019
Joe Fanning honoured with northern racing Lifetime Achievement award
Last night (30th November) saw Middleham-based jockey Joe Fanning honoured with a Lifetime Achievement award at the Magic Mom...
Presents Galore
25 November 2019
Christmas Comes Early at Presents Galore
This year’s Presents Galore was a landmark event in many ways. Having been run in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support for over ...
Awards
24 November 2019
Peace Prevails scoops Horse of the Year at Epsom Owners and Trainers Awards
The Jim Boyle-trained Peace Prevails was last night named as the Moss Electrical Epsom Horse of the Year at the 21st running ...
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...
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...
Lifetime In Racing
7 November 2019
Lifetime in Racing Award for local South Wales legend, Mick Finn
Presented at his favourite racecourse Chepstow yesterday, Wednesday 6th November, Mick Finn was a very deserving recipient of...
Lifetime In Racing
2 November 2019
Roy Barrett received the prestigious Lifetime in Racing Award
Roy Barrett was a very deserving recipient of a Lifetime in Racing award, presented at Ayr racecourse today, Saturday 2nd Nov...
Fundraising
21 October 2019
Racecourse Doctor, Lee Humphreys to display behind-the-scenes imagery at The November Meeting in aid of Racing Welfare
October 2019 – Cheltenham Racecourse Doctor, Lee Humphreys will be displaying 48 of his own photographs taken across th...
Events
19 September 2019
Experience Christmas shopping in style at Presents Galore
Presents Galore is East Anglia’s most spectacular Christmas fair. Set in the stunning surroundings of Newmarket’s Rowle...
Community Activities
16 September 2019
Racing fans of all ages enjoy a warm Yorkshire welcome at ARC Malton Open Day
The racing yards of Malton and Norton were flooded with visitors yesterday (15th September), with people taking their chance ...
Community Activities
13 September 2019
ARC Malton Open Day: Horses to follow
Thinking of paying a visit to ARC Malton Open Day but not sure where to start? Whether you’re out to meet the shining lig...
Challenges
9 September 2019
#TeamRacingWelfare storms the finish line
Around 57,000 people took to the streets of Newcastle yesterday, 8th September, for the 2019 Simply Health Great North Run....
Events
5 September 2019
Equine stars take centre stage at ARC Malton Open Day
Sponsored by Arena Racing Company (ARC) and organised by Racing Welfare, this year’s Malton Open Day will take place on Sun...
Challenges
4 September 2019
Racing Welfare runners set to line up for the 2019 Great North Run
Racing Welfare is delighted to have five very special individuals taking on the Simply Health Great North Run on Sunday 8th S...
Challenges
30 August 2019
Creditas ‘Taking Care of Business’ Stable Staff Stakes
Earlier today, Friday 30th August, Jockeys and stable staff swapped roles for the Creditas ‘Taking Care of BusinessR...
Challenges
29 August 2019
Stable staff jockeys take centre stage at Thirsk Racecourse
Tomorrow, Friday 30th August, will see this year’s renewal of the Creditas Taking Care of Business Stable Staff Stakes at T...
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....
Events
27 August 2019
Sunny Epsom Open Day draws in the crowds
Visitors flocked to Epsom on a sun-drenched Bank Holiday Monday yesterday (26th August), descending on the training centre to...
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 ...
Events
16 August 2019
All roads lead to Epsom on Bank Holiday Monday
This year’s Epsom Open Day will see the training yards within this historic training centre throw their gates open to the p...
Fundraising
13 August 2019
Donate to Racing Welfare with every purchase of Steri-7 throughout August
Farm & Stable have very kindly teamed up with Steri-7 to donate £2 to Racing Welfare for every 5L of stable disinfectant...
Challenges
1 August 2019
#TeamRacingWelfare prepare for Ride London
16 riders are preparing themselves for the annual 100 mile bike ride through London and Surrey After our recent heatwave, our...
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
26 July 2019
Racecourse staff on take on 284 furlong challenge for Racing Welfare
Staff from Warwick Racecourse are preparing for an attempt to run around every racecourse in Ireland in just three days....
Lifetime In Racing
24 July 2019
Northern duo Jock Bennett and Kenny Williams celebrate a Lifetime in Racing
Catterick Racecourse provided the venue for an extra special Lifetime in Racing Award today, 24th July. Best friends Jock B...
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...
Racing Staff Week
6 July 2019
Stable staff jockeys shine on Betfair Friday
Representing the highlight of Racing Staff Week, yesterday, Friday 5th July, saw two races exclusively for stable staff held ...
Community Activities
4 July 2019
#RacingStaffWeek focus on … The Lycetts Team Champion Award
The Lycetts Team Champion Award was established in 2017 by the National Trainers Federation, with support from The Racing Fou...
Racing Staff Week
3 July 2019
#RACINGSTAFFWEEK – Focus on NARS Racecourse Rating system
To mark Racing Staff Week we are looking at initiatives within the racing industry that have a positive impact on the lives o...
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 ...
Lifetime In Racing
1 July 2019
Lifetime in Racing Award for Malton local Geoff Oldroyd
Ex jockey and retired trainer Geoffrey Oldroyd was presented with a Lifetime in Racing award at Pontefract racecourse today, ...
Careers Advice
1 July 2019
Regional Staff Development Programme is rolled out nationwide
The cross-industry scheme will be aiming to take further training and development opportunities out to 2,400 members of Racin...
Community Activities
28 June 2019
Racing Staff Week returns for 2019
Representing a celebration of all of racing’s people, this year’s Racing Staff Week will see all 41 of the courses racing...
Challenges
24 June 2019
Racing Staff Week Charity Race Riders take to the track
This year will see the fifth renewal of the Betfair Clock Tower Cup, running over seven furlongs at Doncaster Racecourse on F...
Challenges
21 June 2019
Are you ready for Racing Staff Week?
This year’s Racing Staff Week will see all 41 of the courses racing during the period 29th June – 6th July taking par...
Challenges
6 June 2019
Last chance to sign up for Racing Staff Week ROA BBQs
Applications close tomorrow, Friday 7th June, for the ROA-sponsored yard barbecues in honour of Racing Staff Week 2019. For a...
Racing Homes
6 June 2019
Newmarket housing project set to provide 18 units of young people’s accomodation
Racing Welfare is preparing to invest over £550,000 into the renovation of MacDonald Buchanan House which, once completed, w...
Events
28 May 2019
Entries now open for Racing Welfare’s Newmarket Heath Ride
Racing Welfare has taken over as the beneficiary charity for this year’s Newmarket Heath Ride, which takes in some of horse...
Mental Health & Wellbeing
14 May 2019
Racing Welfare’s industry-wide mental health research published: “The industry needs to be aware of the impact that mental health has on the individuals involved”
KEY POINTS The research was undertaken by Dr Will McConn-Palfreyman, Dr Martin Littlewood and Dr Mark Nesti of the School of ...
Mental Health & Wellbeing
13 May 2019
Mental Health Research Report
Racing Welfare has announced the findings of its industry-wide mental health research at a launch event, today (Monday 13th M...
Mental Health & Wellbeing
8 May 2019
Racing Welfare prepares to launch findings of industry mental health research
Racing Welfare will announce the findings of its industry-wide mental health research at a launch event on Monday 13th May at...
Community Activities
8 May 2019
High turnout expected as willing volunteers join forces on Racing Together’s Community Day
Racing Together are gearing up for a record turnout at the annual running of their Community Day held on Thursday, May 9. Ove...
Challenges
30 April 2019
Marathons, Kilts and Birdies – the weekend that had it all
Racing Welfare hailed a bumper weekend of fundraising events this weekend with the London Marathon, The Glasgow Kilt Walk and...
Challenges
24 April 2019
Virgin Money London Marathon Preview: “I wouldn’t be living the life I am today if I didn’t have their backing and support”
Racing Welfare will field a thirteen-strong team of runners this coming Sunday 28th April for the Virgin Money London Maratho...
Community Activities
23 April 2019
Record crowd flocks to ARC Middleham Open Day
A record crowd basked in the glorious North Yorkshire sunshine at Friday’s ARC Middleham Open Day, which saw 4000 racin...
Community Activities
12 April 2019
What not to miss at Middleham Open Day
We’ve put together a mini guide for the must-see at each yard that is Middleham Open day to help you plan your day and ...
Community Activities
1 April 2019
Middleham Open Day set to raise funds for Hill House Appeal
This year’s ARC Middleham Open Day will help to raise funds for Racing Welfare’s Hill House Appeal, with the completed pr...
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...
Challenges
6 March 2019
Runners take on The Vitality Big Half
Racing Welfare is thrilled to have two enthusiastic runners taking on The Vitality Big Half for us on 10th March. In its seco...
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...
Community Activities
1 March 2019
Tickets on sale now for Middleham Open Day 2019
A highlight in the northern racing calendar, the hugely popular Middleham Open Day returns this year on Good Friday, 19th Apr...
Awards
26 February 2019
Awards season comes to Yorkshire as John Bottomley scoops Godolphin Dedication to Racing Award
John Bottomley, who celebrated his 60th year working in racing last year, returned to his home in Norton, North Yorkshire, a ...
The Jockey Club
25 February 2019
Cheltenham Festival: Behind the scenes the day before The Festival, presented by Magners
Cheltenham Racecourse is offering you the chance to bid for and win the ultimate behind the scenes experience on Monday 11th ...
Community Activities
13 February 2019
Sporting memories launch range of horseracing Replay Reminiscence cards
Sporting Memories is launching a new set of Replay Reminiscence Cards for Horseracing, adding to their already extensive rang...
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 News
6 February 2019
New research identifies occupational stressors for racehorse trainers in Great Britain
Research presented at the Horseracing Industry Conference on behalf of Racing Welfare has found racehorse training to be an i...
Mental Health & Wellbeing
14 January 2019
Racing Welfare launches industry-wide mental health survey in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University
The final phase of Racing Welfare’s mental health research project has been launched today in the form of an online survey,...
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...
Industry News
19 December 2018
BHA Launches new industry Safeguarding Policy
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) announced the publication of a new overarching Safeguarding Policy for the racing ind...
Mental Health & Wellbeing
17 December 2018
Racing Welfare’s mental health research project reaches penultimate stage
Industry wide mental health research, commissioned by Racing Welfare in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University, ha...
Ambassador
23 November 2018
Hayley Moore announced as new Racing Welfare Ambassador
Racing Welfare has great pleasure in announcing that Hayley Moore has joined our team of Ambassadors. Hayley’s first ...
Ambassador
14 November 2018
A very Birdie Christmas to you all…
Christmas has come early at Racing Welfare with the arrival of artist Birdie’s specially commissioned festive decoratio...
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...
Challenges
19 October 2018
Maria’s Great South Run Challenge
Racing Welfare beneficiary Maria Doe will be taking on the 10 mile Great South Run this Sunday, 15 months after suffering a s...
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 ...
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
18 September 2018
Malton Festival of Racing draws in crowds to go behind-the-scenes of Ryedale’s horseracing industry
Sunday 16th September saw over 2000 visitors flocking to the North Yorkshire town of Malton to visit the yards of 12 trainers...
Challenges
6 September 2018
Racing Welfare runners set to line up for the Great North Run 2018
Racing Welfare is delighted to have three very special individuals taking on the Simply Health Great North Run on Sunday 9th ...
Accidents
3 September 2018
Racing’s Occupational Health Service Receives National Launch
Racing’s Occupational Health Service, operated by Racing Welfare, receives its national launch on Monday 3rd September 2018...
Careers Advice
24 August 2018
CATS launches industry Professional Development Plan
CATS – the racing industry’s Careers Advice & Training Service, managed by Racing Welfare – has launched a bespoke ...
Arena Racing Company
21 August 2018
Malton Festival of Racing set to provide an exciting day out for horseracing fans of all ages
The Malton Festival of Racing will take place on Sunday 16th September this year and is again being generously sponsored by A...
Community Activities
16 August 2018
Epsom Open Day set to showcase historic training centre
This year’s Epsom Open Day will see the training yards within this historic training centre throw their gates open to the p...
Challenges
13 August 2018
The Creditas ‘Taking Care of Business’ Stable Staff Stakes
Here at Racing Welfare we are not ready to give up the euphoria of another successful Racing Staff Week. Luckily we don’...
Fundraising
2 August 2018
Every horse needs a name before she starts her racing career and we need your help to pick one!
Owner Craig Buckingham, who has a string of both flat and jumps horses, has bought a new three year old National Hunt filly t...
Community Activities
24 July 2018
Riders gear up to take part in the Prudential RideLondon 100 miles
What is looking to be one of the hottest weeks this year, cycling 100 miles is the last thing on most people’s minds. B...
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...
Industry News
3 July 2018
Josephine Gordon Tops the Bill at the Cambridge Roar Racing Dinner
Josephine Gordon has been announced as the final name to grace the list of panellists for this year’s Cambridge Roar’s Th...
Industry News
28 June 2018
Racing Industry Gears Up for Racing Welfare’s Racing Staff Week
Now in its third year, Racing Staff Week runs from Saturday 30th June until Saturday 7th July 2018. Kindly sponsored by Bet...
Industry News
27 June 2018
Jockey Club Champions Racing Staff Welfare with Free Meals on Racecourses
The Jockey Club has today announced that they will be providing free meals at all of its racecourses for all racing staff fro...
Community Activities
25 June 2018
Stable staff step up to the plate for Racing Staff Week
Racing Staff Week runs from Saturday 30th June until Saturday 7th July 2018. The week aims to bring the racing industry toget...
Community Activities
4 June 2018
Happy Volunteers’ Week From Racing Welfare!
This week is national Volunteers’ Week, a UK-wide campaign running from 1st – 7th June, organised by the National Council...
Community Activities
11 May 2018
ROA Support of Staff & Owner BBQs Keeps Yards Sizzling
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED For a second year the Racehorse Owners Association will be offering contributions of £100 to tra...
Mental Health & Wellbeing
9 May 2018
Racing Welfare leads a show of industry solidarity in support of Mental Health Awareness Week
Racing Welfare is bringing the horseracing industry together in support of Mental Health Awareness Week, running from 14th ...
Community Activities
21 March 2018
William Hill Racing Staff Boxing Night 2018
On 17th March, 26 racing staff entered the ring to battle it out to raise money for Racing Welfare. Sponsored by William Hill...
Fundraising
6 March 2018
Lean On Me – When You’re Not Strong
Legendary singer-songwriter Bill Withers has almost certainly never heard of Racing Welfare, but the lyrics in his classic so...
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...
Community Activities
9 February 2018
Racing Welfare Trip to Weatherbys
Thursday last week saw 23 beneficiaries take part in a trip to Weatherbys, the home of horse racing administration....
Community Activities
8 February 2018
Racing Welfare joins The Cambridge Roar 2018!
This year Racing Welfare has been included in the line of up four charities benefiting from the Roar 18 fundraising festival!...
Community Activities
2 February 2018
‘Uncovered’ release charity single in aid of Racing Welfare
The band, originating from Lambourn and Swindon was formed in April 2017 by the guitarist Shaun Johnson. Uncovered have playe...
Mental Health & Wellbeing
26 January 2018
Tragedy of Richard Woollacott shows importance of mental health services
The whole team at Racing Welfare are very sad to read today that Richard Woollacott lost his battle with mental illness. Ment...
Events
23 January 2018
See behind-the-scenes of horseracing this Easter: Middleham Stables to open again on Good Friday.
Good Friday, 30th March 2018 sees the return of the popular Middleham Stables Open Day where 13 yards will again be opening t...
Volunteering
19 January 2018
Racing looks to tap into pool of enthusiastic volunteers
A new site designed to help racing charities and other organisations in the sport recruit volunteers has been launched with t...
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...
Illness
15 January 2018
‘Be Friendly’ – Racing Welfare’s telephone befriending service has launched
Racing Welfare has launched a telephone befriending service for vulnerable, lonely or isolated people from the horseracing in...
Mental Health & Wellbeing
8 January 2018
Major new joint research project will focus on mental health of staff in the horse racing industry
Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), Racing Welfare and the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) will be carrying out a ma...
East & Midlands
19 December 2017
Tattersalls’ sales ring filled with Christmas spirit for Racing Welfare’s Annual Carol Concert
Children from the Fairstead House School Choir were joined by students from Newmarket Academy, the community choir VivaVoices...
Challenges
13 December 2017
Racing Staff Boxing is back and William Hill are backing it!
Racing Welfare is delighted to announce that William Hill are to sponsor the Racing Staff Boxing Night – to be held at Goff...
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...
Mental Health & Wellbeing
16 October 2017
Statement regarding Ken Dooley
The whole of the team at Racing Welfare would like to express their sincerest condolences to the family, friends and colleagu...
Industry News
9 October 2017
Museum membership scheme to prevent loneliness
85 retired racing staff from the Newmarket area will be attending a special coffee morning at Palace House, Newmarket; The Na...
Awards
18 September 2017
Toby Balding Award to reward dedicated stable staff
The National Trainers Federation announced a new award for stable staff during Racing Staff Week this year and are encouragin...
East & Midlands
11 September 2017
Hammersley Team lead the way in ARO BTO
Peter Hammersley’s team currently head the overall yard list for the Racing Welfare sponsored Best Turned Out Championship ...
Mental Health & Wellbeing
4 September 2017
Funding awarded for Mental Health Research
The Racing Foundation have awarded over £62,000 in funding to Racing Welfare to commission a Mental Health research project....
Events
29 August 2017
Sun Shines on Epsom Open Day
Suncream and ice-lollies were in demand at yesterday’s Epsom Open Day which saw a bumper crowd enjoy a morning visiting...
Fundraising
23 August 2017
Trainers raise money for RW in Commentary Competition
This year’s Trainers Commentary Competition, being held in aid of the 32Red Newmarket Open Weekend beneficiaries on Saturda...
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...
East & Midlands
28 July 2017
LTiR Awards for Ted Jackson and Steve McNally
On Thursday 27th July Steve McNally and Ted Jackson were presented with Lifetime in Racing Awards. Both Ted and Steve have de...
Accidents
22 July 2017
Statement regarding Steve Yarborough
The whole team at Racing Welfare would like to express their sincerest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of S...
Lifetime In Racing
20 July 2017
Alan Tippling receives Lifetime in Racing Award
Alan Tippling was a very deserving recipient of a Lifetime in Racing Award presented at Catterick Racecourse on Wednesday 19t...
Lifetime In Racing
4 July 2017
Roy Fowler receives Lifetime in Racing Award
Jockey’s Valet, Roy Fowler, is the highly deserving recipient of a Lifetime in Racing Award, presented on Monday 3rd July ...
Challenges
19 April 2017
Nine under starters orders for London Marathon
Nine under starters orders for London MarathonIn aid of Racing Welfare Racing Welfare’s team of nine runners will be taking...
Community Activities
10 April 2017
Coffee Mornings launch in Gloucestershire for retired racing staff
On the 19th April 2017, Racing Welfare are holding the first Coffee Morning for people who have retired from the horseracing ...
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 ...
Community Activities
21 February 2017
Sarah Monkman wins Rory MacDonald Award
Racing Welfare’s own Sarah Monkman took home the Rory MacDonald Community award, which is in just its second year, at t...
Community Activities
15 December 2016
257 Retired Racing Staff have Christmas Lunch
257 Retired racing staff around the country enjoyed a Christmas lunch with HRH The Princess Royal. In Newmarket, Lambourn, Mi...
Mental Health & Wellbeing
10 October 2016
BHA & RW Support World Mental Health Day
Coinciding with World Mental Health Day (Monday 10 October) the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and Racing Welfare are wo...
