Bransby Horses, one of the UK’s largest equine welfare charities, has announced plans to reduce its workforce and horse population due to mounting financial pressures.
The organization, facing a projected £2.5 million deficit this year, revealed that 17 jobs out of 170 are at risk of redundancy. Additionally, the charity plans to decrease the number of horses in its care from 300 to 250.
Due to a 50% increase in operational costs since 2018, attributing the rise to inflated food and energy prices, as well as increases in the minimum wage.
The charity, which relies heavily on donations, has seen its income remain static over the past five years. Recent challenges, including revenue losses during the pandemic and flood damage in 2019 and 2023, have further strained the organization’s resources.
Snell emphasized the importance of taking action now to ensure the charity’s long-term sustainability.
Bransby Horses continues to seek public support and donations to maintain its crucial work in equine welfare.
Bransby Horses, which was founded in 1968, houses 300 rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and mules.
