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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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RELEASE: BRS to launch environmental sustainability training to support the British horseracing industry

31 Jan 2023

The British Racing School (BRS) have announced the launch of a brand new training course covering all aspects of environmental sustainability in British horseracing.

Environmental, Social & Governance

RELEASE: Racing Foundation welcomes racehorse trainer and vet Jim Boyle to Board of Trustees

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RELEASE: Racing Foundation welcomes racehorse trainer and vet Jim Boyle to Board of Trustees

24 Jan 2023

Bringing a wealth of experience to the Foundation’s Board from across a number of industry areas, the Epsom-based trainer has 22 years experience of training racehorses and is a qualified vet

Industry

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Tickets now on sale for 2023 Horseracing Industry Conference at York Racecourse

19 Jan 2023

Delivered in partnership with University of Liverpool Management School, the conference will bring together expertise from sector leaders and researchers

Events

Racing Foundation-funded report into British breeding reveals sector adds £375m of gross value to the rural economy

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Racing Foundation-funded report into British breeding reveals sector adds £375m of gross value to the rural economy

19 Jan 2023

The report outlines the key opportunities and challenges for the sector and provides a blueprint for future progress.

Equine Welfare

Racing-Foundation funded Diversity in Racing Steering Group publish update

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Racing-Foundation funded Diversity in Racing Steering Group publish update

19 Dec 2022

The Group was formed in 2017 and is run as an independent voluntary body bringing together ED&I advocates from across the sport

Industry

The Racing Foundation celebrates 10th anniversary having granted over £35 million

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The Racing Foundation celebrates 10th anniversary having granted over £35 million

14 Dec 2022

After a decade of grant giving, the Racing Foundation looks back at how British racing has progressed as a result of its endowment.

Events

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.

Racing’s People

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.

Racing’s People

PRESS RELEASE: Racing Foundation grants £3million to Horse Welfare Board

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PRESS RELEASE: Racing Foundation grants £3million to Horse Welfare Board

16 Nov 2022

The grant will be used to deliver the horse welfare projects identified in the industry’s A Life Well-lived Strategy - a five-year plan to ensure the highest standards of welfare.

Equine Welfare

The Jockey Club wins inaugural Racing Foundation Green Award at 2022 RCA Showcase

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The Jockey Club wins inaugural Racing Foundation Green Award at 2022 RCA Showcase

10 Nov 2022

Going Green 2022 was the name of the Jockey Club's winning project, which encompasses a group-wide green strategy led by Sustainability and Corporate Social Values Manager Kirstin McEvoy.

Environmental, Social & Governance

Jockey Club trial environmental sustainability initiatives at Cheltenham Showcase

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Jockey Club trial environmental sustainability initiatives at Cheltenham Showcase

21 Oct 2022

The October Showcase meeting at Cheltenham is best known for being the the curtain raiser of the Cheltenham race season, but this year the Jockey Club used it as an opportunity to showcase a trial of sustainable practices.

Environmental, Social & Governance

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.

Racing’s People