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Racing Foundation publishes three-year strategy to assist the industry to develop collaborative and strategic approach

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Racing Foundation publishes three-year strategy to assist the industry to develop collaborative and strategic approach

27 Feb 2025

Document outlines the Foundation’s position on aligning with industry strategies and how it will give across its three annual funding rounds.

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.

Environmental, Social & Governance

$The Racing Foundation funds revolutionary equine fracture support kits for British racecourses$

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The Racing Foundation funds revolutionary equine fracture support kits for British racecourses

22 Nov 2021

The Racecourse Association has led a collaborative bid to purchase and utilise new equine fracture support kits at all British racecourses.

Equine Welfare

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.

Environmental, Social & Governance

Horseracing employer survey released to understand the need for non-yard-based apprenticeship programmes

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Horseracing employer survey released to understand the need for non-yard-based apprenticeship programmes

3 Nov 2021

Racing employers will be encouraged to complete the ten minute survey prior to the deadline of Friday 19th November to help shape future employment pathways.

Racing’s People

Trainers and stable staff to undertake survey to improve recruitment, skills and retention

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Trainers and stable staff to undertake survey to improve recruitment, skills and retention

29 Oct 2021

Survey will provide robust data to measure progress of initiatives and identify new issues for trainers and stable staff and is being funded by the Racing Foundation.

Racing’s People

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.

Environmental, Social & Governance

The Racing Foundation grants £3million to support racing’s recovery from the impact of Covid-19

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The Racing Foundation grants £3million to support racing’s recovery from the impact of Covid-19

28 Oct 2021

The Racing Foundation has granted £3million to the Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) to help with its flexibility and overall resources as racing recovers from the impact of Covid-19.

Industry

Registration opens for the Let's Talk About Race webinar on Wednesday November 10

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Registration opens for the Let’s Talk About Race webinar on Wednesday November 10

20 Oct 2021

Sporting legends, racing industry leaders and experts will discuss why racism and racial equality is such an important topic across the sporting landscape.

Events

The Racing Foundation and TBA win environmental sustainability in sport award

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The Racing Foundation and TBA win environmental sustainability in sport award

19 Oct 2021

The Environmental Impact of Stud Farms Assessment project took the prize in the Innovation; Initiatives and Products Award Category.

Environmental, Social & Governance

Horseracing Industry Conference takes place with racing's leading figure Julie Harrington and media in attendance

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Horseracing Industry Conference takes place with racing’s leading figure Julie Harrington and media in attendance

4 Oct 2021

The conference tackled the topic 'Future -Proofing the Racing Industry: Protecting People and the Planet' with BHA chief exec delivering the keynote address.

Events

Less than a month remains for employers to register interest to hire a government-funded employee

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Less than a month remains for employers to register interest to hire a government-funded employee

1 Oct 2021

The Kickstart Scheme facilitates horseracing businesses and charities to employ young people for free for six months, provided they are aged 16 to 24 and claiming universal credit.

Industry

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.

Environmental, Social & Governance