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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.

Industry

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

TBA launches educational video series on essential care for thoroughbreds on TB-Ed online learning platform

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TBA launches educational video series on essential care for thoroughbreds on TB-Ed online learning platform

15 Sep 2021

The five episodes on the Racing Foundation funded platform include an overview of equine health parameters, paddock checks for horses at stud and transportation of mares and foals.

Equine Welfare

Conference Event Brochure Released ahead of Horseracing Industry Conference

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Conference Event Brochure Released ahead of Horseracing Industry Conference

13 Sep 2021

Events

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.

Environmental, Social & Governance

The Racing Foundation announces Julia Budd as new Chair with term to commence January 2022

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The Racing Foundation announces Julia Budd as new Chair with term to commence January 2022

9 Sep 2021

Julia succeeds Ian Barlow who retires after six years and two terms on the Foundation’s board. Well known to key stakeholders, Budd has held high-profile positions across the industry.

Industry