John Pearce Foundation

Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) has received a £321,000 grant from the Racing Foundation and the John Pearce Foundation for its project, 'Improving the Framework to Support Horses' First Step Out of Training', the charity announced on Thursday. The project is being delivered in partnership with HEROS and the funding will cover its costs for one year, allowing RoR to continue its work in ensuring the welfare of former racehorses transitioning to second careers. David Catlow, managing director of RoR, said, "We are extremely grateful to the Racing Foundation and the...

Return to School grants to racing industry families will be provided by Racing Welfare. Applications are being accepted from July 28, with funding from the John Pearce Foundation and The Racing Foundation. At £100 per child, up to four children per family may receive a grant, with the grants available to anyone currently working in the Thoroughbred racing and breeding industry who has dependent school age children (4-18 years) and meets eligibility criteria. For more information on eligibility and the grants, please go to www.racingwelfare.co.uk.