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Racing’s People News - Page 3

Racing Foundation funds Racing Media Academy into its second year
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Racing Foundation funds Racing Media Academy into its second year

1 Dec 2022
Joint funded by the Racing Foundation and the media partners taking part in the Academy, the course offers 12 budding media enthusiasts the opportunity to gain work experience and training.
Neil Hayward appointed as Chair of new Industry People Board
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Neil Hayward appointed as Chair of new Industry People Board

29 Nov 2022
Neil Hayward has been appointed as the first chair of British racing’s new Industry People Board to drive Racing's new people strategy.
Kickstart Scheme brings £100,000 of Government-funded resource into the racing industry
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Kickstart Scheme brings £100,000 of Government-funded resource into the racing industry

10 Oct 2022
The Kickstart Scheme helped horseracing businesses and charities employ young people aged 16 to 24 for free for six months, provided they claimed universal credit.
Survey shows change of strategic approach essential to solve racing’s staffing crisis
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Survey shows change of strategic approach essential to solve racing’s staffing crisis

21 Jul 2022
A survey commissioned by the Racing Foundation shows a new strategic approach is essential to deal with the challenges faced with recruitment, training and retention of stable staff.
Racing Foundation funds racing’s new business administration apprenticeship
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Racing Foundation funds racing’s new business administration apprenticeship

9 Jun 2022
British horseracing has launched its first Business Administration apprenticeship, which provides support for racing’s employers to recruit an apprentice for an office-based role.
The Racing Foundation supports Riding a Dream Academy with further three years of funding
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The Racing Foundation supports Riding a Dream Academy with further three years of funding

8 Jun 2022
The Riding A Dream Academy which supports young riders aged 14-18 from diverse ethnic backgrounds, under-represented communities and urban equestrian centres has been awarded three years of funding
Racing Foundation fund online parenthood portal to educate stakeholders
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Racing Foundation fund online parenthood portal to educate stakeholders

11 May 2022
Employers, employees and those who are self-employed will have easy access to information about rights and entitlements regarding pregnancy, maternity, paternity, adoption and more.
Racing Foundation releases Equality, Diversity & Inclusion action plan
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Racing Foundation releases Equality, Diversity & Inclusion action plan

4 May 2022
The Racing Foundation has published an action plan on equality, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) after adding its signature to British racing’s unified Industry Commitment to improve Diversity and Inclusion.
Racing Foundation-funded Racing Media Academy Class of 2022 announced
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Racing Foundation-funded Racing Media Academy Class of 2022 announced

2 Apr 2022
The students will start their training at The British Racing School in April 2022 before going on to gain paid work experience at one of racing’s elite media houses.
BHA recruit for two Diversity & Inclusion industry roles
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BHA recruit for two Diversity & Inclusion industry roles

28 Mar 2022
The British Horseracing Authority is advertising two roles within its Diversity and Inclusion team. Employees will join a committed team and supportive workforce at the BHA.
Funding awarded to improve non-yard based apprenticeships in the horseracing industry
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Funding awarded to improve non-yard based apprenticeships in the horseracing industry

17 Feb 2022
The Racing Foundation has awarded £40,000 of funding to Apiafi Associates to execute phase two of the non-yard based apprenticeship scheme.
Over £360k in funding awarded to the Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association to support racing's people and horses
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Over £360k in funding awarded to the Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association to support racing’s people and horses

15 Feb 2022
The Racing Foundation are funding strategic projects from the TBA including education provision, equine welfare and environmental sustainability.