# Medical Equestrian Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 328200 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/328200)
- Website: https://www.medequestrian.co.uk
- Latest income: £15.8k; spending £17.5k
- What it funds: Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Amateur sport, Animals
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/medical-equestrian-association

Providing medical cover and training and related activities in an equestrian context i.e. horse and rider events by appropriately qualified doctors and related professionals. raising the profile of the need for proper medical training and cover at such events. promoting health and safety generally in an equestrian context.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £15.8k | £17.5k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £17k | £16.4k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £17k | £14k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £11.7k | £15k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £7,103 | £11k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1 to advance the public, and in particular doctors, owners of Equestrian establishments, organisers of Equestrian events, riders and those who attend Equestrian events in the prevention of accidents, and the proper administration of first aid, and the equipment best suited to, and necessary for, first aid in Equestrian accidents. 2 the promotion of research into the prevention and incidence of Equestrian accidents, and into the use and development of safety equipment and clothing, and the publication of the useful results of such research.

## What it funds

Medical Equestrian Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, amateur sport and animals for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Medical Equestrian Association reported income of £15.8k and spending of £17.5k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £73.9k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Medical Equestrian Association in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (medequestrian.co.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Medical Equestrian Association open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Medical Equestrian Association is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Medical Equestrian Association fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland.

### Does Medical Equestrian Association give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Medical Equestrian Association makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Medical Equestrian Association give each year?

The register does not break out Medical Equestrian Association's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £17.5k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £14.8k a year.

### How large is Medical Equestrian Association?

In its latest reported year Medical Equestrian Association reported income of £15.8k and spending of £17.5k.


## Similar funders

- [Corra Foundation](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/corra-foundation) – 4 open schemes
- [Forever Manchester](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/forever-manchester)
- [The Master Charitable Trust](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/master-charitable-trust)
- [Postcode Innovation Trust](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/postcode-innovation-trust)
- [Princes Exchange Foundation](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/princes-exchange-foundation)
- [Dawat-E-Hadiyah Trust (United Kingdom)](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/dawat-e-hadiyah-trust)

## Guides

- [Grants for schools in the UK: where to look and what closes soon](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/grants-for-schools-uk)
- [How to apply to Dorset Community Foundation: who it funds, typical awards and deadlines](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/how-to-apply-to-dorset-community-foundation)
- [How to apply to the Gannochy Trust: who it funds, typical awards and deadlines](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/how-to-apply-to-gannochy-trust)