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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

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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.

Environmental, Social & Governance Racing’s People

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.

Racing’s People

Racing Foundation supports a coordinated approach to Government Kickstart Scheme

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Racing Foundation supports a coordinated approach to Government Kickstart Scheme

15 Jul 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

TV star Chris Hughes launches National Racehorse Week to celebrate the nation's racehorses

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TV star Chris Hughes launches National Racehorse Week to celebrate the nation’s racehorses

14 Jul 2021

The week, partially funded by the Racing Foundation and the first event of its kind, will see trainers across the country open their yards to the public.

Environmental, Social & Governance

The Jockey Club auctions racecourse experience Days for Alzheimer's Society

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The Jockey Club auctions racecourse experience Days for Alzheimer’s Society

30 Jun 2021

The prizes have been donated by the fourteen Jockey Club Racecourses around the country including Cheltenham and Aintree and supported by local trainers and sponsors.

Industry

Autism in Racing creates free e-learning module on the Racing 2 Learn online platform

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Autism in Racing creates free e-learning module on the Racing 2 Learn online platform

27 Jun 2021

This course is designed to equip you with knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of autism awareness within the racing industry.

Industry

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How To Be A Good LGBT+ Ally – a free webinar to be delivered by Zoom on 16th July

21 Jun 2021

Find out more and book free tickets for this zoom webinar being delivered by the Diversity in Racing Steering Group and Racing With Pride.

Events

The Racing Foundation Releases 2020 Annual Review Video to Outline Grant-giving Activity

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The Racing Foundation Releases 2020 Annual Review Video to Outline Grant-giving Activity

14 Jun 2021

2020 was a challenging year for everyone both in and outside of the Racing industry, but the Racing Foundation maintained operations throughout the year.

Industry

“I had huge concerns about doing this piece of work because I didn’t know what the reception would be”

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“I had huge concerns about doing this piece of work because I didn’t know what the reception would be”

10 Jun 2021

To mark Pride Month, Founder of the Racing With Pride network and PHD student David Letts talks to the Racing Foundation about LGBT+ acceptance in the racing industry.

Industry

Horse Welfare Board Appoints High-Calibre Strategy Implementation Team Funded by the Racing Foundation

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Horse Welfare Board Appoints High-Calibre Strategy Implementation Team Funded by the Racing Foundation

25 May 2021

The appointment of the three individuals, which includes Olympic eventing course designer Mike Etherington-Smith, was funded by the Racing Foundation.

Industry

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