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Racing Foundation Board seeks new Trustee

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Racing Foundation Board seeks new Trustee

3 Apr 2025

The Foundation’s Directors and Trustees are responsible for its strategy and grant making and oversee its financial affairs and governance.

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The Racing Foundation funds Women in Racing’s Racing Home project to support women in the industry

20 Dec 2021

The 'Racing Home' project will ensure that racing can become a cultural leader in the sports world at supporting its participants in planning and raising a family.

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The Racing Foundation signs up to Diversity and Inclusion Industry Commitment

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The Racing Foundation signs up to Diversity and Inclusion Industry Commitment

13 Dec 2021

The Racing Foundation is one of nine racing organisations to sign up to the pledge to achieve greater inclusion and diversity in the industry.

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Racing Foundation scholarship applications open for Thoroughbred Horseracing Industries MBA

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Racing Foundation scholarship applications open for Thoroughbred Horseracing Industries MBA

13 Dec 2021

The Racing Foundation funds two charity scholarship places per academic year for the course run by University of Liverpool Management School.

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Register your interest for a government-funded Kickstart employee for your racing business

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Register your interest for a government-funded Kickstart employee for your racing business

3 Dec 2021

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Newly-appointed Regional Jockey Coaches launch weekly drop-in sessions

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Newly-appointed Regional Jockey Coaches launch weekly drop-in sessions

22 Jul 2021

Their appointment comes as one of the key recommendations from the ongoing ‘Jockey Athlete’ project which is funded by the Racing Foundation.

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Thoroughbred Breeders' Association Launches New Online Learning Platform

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Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association Launches New Online Learning Platform

4 May 2021

TB-Ed, funded by the Racing Foundation, offers a range of courses that provide essential knowledge to all those interested in the thoroughbred breeding industry.

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