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RELEASE: Racing Foundation releases 2023 Annual Review and 2024 Strategy

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RELEASE: Racing Foundation releases 2023 Annual Review and 2024 Strategy

21 Mar 2024

The Racing Foundation has released its 2023 Annual Review and Strategy for 2024. It reaffirms its commitment to the areas of Equine Welfare, People, Community and Youth Engagement and Environmental Sustainability.

Industry

FR33DOM Zampaladus wins Community Award at the 2022 Godolphin Stud & Stable Staff Awards

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FR33DOM Zampaladus wins Community Award at the 2022 Godolphin Stud & Stable Staff Awards

21 Feb 2022

The founder of The Urban Equestrian Academy was nominated for the Community Award by the Racing Foundation's Grants Manager Tansy for his dedication to his community work.

Community Engagement

Autism in Racing’s pilot year funded by Racing Foundation deemed industry success

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Autism in Racing’s pilot year funded by Racing Foundation deemed industry success

14 Feb 2022

First year of Autism in Racing was a popular addition to horseracing’s commitment to diversity and inclusion following funding from the Racing Foundation.

Community Engagement

Racing Together's Community Day returns for racing organisations to give back to communities

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Racing Together’s Community Day returns for racing organisations to give back to communities

10 Feb 2022

The fourth annual Racing Together Community Day will take place on Thursday 5th of May and will be themed to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Community Engagement

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British Racing’s Community Engagement grew by 44% in 2021 despite pandemic

11 Jan 2022

A number of new programmes, workforce development opportunities and community support were just some of the factors that contributed to this increase.

Community Engagement

The Resume Foundation reopens access scheme for marginalised individuals to enter the racing industry

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The Resume Foundation reopens access scheme for marginalised individuals to enter the racing industry

29 Nov 2021

Candidates are from a range of backgrounds including at-risk young adults, refugees, veterans and young people with a history of social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Community Engagement

Racing Foundation funds access audit programme to enhance raceday experience for disabled racegoers

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Racing Foundation funds access audit programme to enhance raceday experience for disabled racegoers

17 Nov 2021

The Racecourse Association has commissioned access audits across British Racecourses to identify areas where the raceday experience can be enhanced for disabled racegoers.

Community Engagement

Founder of the Urban Equestrian Academy FR33DOM Zampaladus speaks to the Racing Foundation

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Founder of the Urban Equestrian Academy FR33DOM Zampaladus speaks to the Racing Foundation

29 Oct 2021

Not deterred from his mission despite having to move yards during the pandemic, FR33DOM is a resilient visionary driving change in the racing industry.

Community Engagement

Racing with Pride chairman David Letts releases PhD research survey to examine the culture of British racing

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Racing with Pride chairman David Letts releases PhD research survey to examine the culture of British racing

27 Sep 2021

Letts' study is the first industry-wide examination of the subject – it aims to better understand the links between diversity, inclusion, and culture across the sport.

Community Engagement

Pilot programme announced to introduce former racehorses to care home residents

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Pilot programme announced to introduce former racehorses to care home residents

10 Sep 2021

Racing charities Greatwood and Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) are working with the Racing Together team to deliver the pilot programme to the Wiltshire care home.

Community Engagement

Two weeks to go until the UK's first ever National Racehorse Week celebrates the British racehorse

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Two weeks to go until the UK’s first ever National Racehorse Week celebrates the British racehorse

29 Aug 2021

Funded by the Racing Foundation, National Racehorse Week will run from 12th -19th September, with trainers across the country opening their yards to the public.

Community Engagement

Eight Talented Riders Kick On with the Khadijah Mellah Scholarship at Newmarket's British Racing School

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Eight Talented Riders Kick On with the Khadijah Mellah Scholarship at Newmarket’s British Racing School

23 Aug 2021

Amongst those selected for the Scholarship is 15-year-old Aamilah from Gloucester who spoke to the Racing Foundation about the exciting opportunity that awaits her.

Community Engagement People

Riding a Dream Academy participants selected for residential week and scholarship

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Riding a Dream Academy participants selected for residential week and scholarship

26 Jul 2021

Following a careful selection process, the first cohort of 18 young people has been chosen to join the Riding A Dream Academy, which is funded by the Racing Foundation.

Community Engagement People