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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

Racing Foundation-funded Racing Media Academy Class of 2023 announced

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Racing Foundation-funded Racing Media Academy Class of 2023 announced

21 Mar 2023

Thirteen cadets have been given the opportunity of a lifetime by being accepted on the Racing Foundation-funded Racing Media Academy.

Racing’s People

RELEASE: Broadcaster Rishi Persad appointed to Racing Foundation Board of Trustees

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RELEASE: Broadcaster Rishi Persad appointed to Racing Foundation Board of Trustees

2 Mar 2023

The Racing Foundation is delighted to welcome well-known racing broadcaster Rishi Persad to its Board of Trustees.

Industry

Racing Foundation-funded project to improve racecourse accessibility for those with disabilities

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Racing Foundation-funded project to improve racecourse accessibility for those with disabilities

27 Feb 2023

The RCA is aiming to enhance the raceday experience for all those living with mental and physical disabilities by commissioning audits to review the accessibility of racecourses.

Racing’s People

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