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The Directory maps nationwide activities from over 130 organisations that are harnessing racing’s assets to help people develop skills, increase physical activity and create a more diverse and inclusive sport.

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Lydia Barker named Honorary 41st runner in tomorrow’s Randox Grand National

Inspirational Liverpool teenager Lydia Barker has been named as the honorary 41st runner in tomorrow’s Randox Grand National. The 19 year-old has struggled with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) for years, but since finding the strength to seek...

The Season 7 All-Weather Champions donated over £25,000 to local hospital charity SASH – one year on the charity says thank you to the racing community

The All-Weather Championships Finals Day at Lingfield Park 2020 could not take place, however during this difficult time over...

Rose Paterson Trust to launch on Grand National day

The Rose Paterson Trust will raise money to help suicide prevention, suicide bereavement, physical health and mental health. Set to...

Racing to School revealed as Racing League’s first charity partner

Racing League and Racing to School are pleased to enter a two-year partnership, with the education charity becoming the Official...

The Furlong Factor is back and entries are now open in the quest to find racing’s next pop idol

The Furlong Factor is back for its second year and once again Racing Welfare has teamed up with Great British Racing, the Tote and...

Aintree Racecourse and Women in Racing have announced Katarina Johnson-Thompson as part of the panel for the virtual Aintree Grand Women’s Summit

This year's Aintree Grand Women's Summit is being held virtually for all to enjoy on Friday 9th April. Host Alice Plunkett from ITV...

British Racing School develops groundbreaking degree with Hartpury University

The British Racing School has teamed up with Hartpury University to develop the first degree of its kind to help staff working within...

Happy Mondays’ Bez to shake up new Racing Club in support of homeless charity

“Mystic Moonshadow is the most magical, beautiful horse I’ve ever set eyes on. She’s got these deep wise eyes, wizard whiskers...

WellChild: An Open Letter of thanks to the racing community

Published by WellChild Chief Executive, Colin Dyer To the racing community, Quite simply, Thank You! Last week The Festival...

Racing Welfare launches Spring Family Support Grant

WHAT ARE THE GRANTS FOR? Racing Welfare will award ‘Family Support’ grants to those who currently work (and/or who have lost...

All eyes are on Cheltenham this week and their community programme gains momentum behind-the-scenes

They may not be able to welcome racegoers this week, but that hasn't stopped the racecourse from keeping in touch with their local...

Peter O’Sullevan Lambourn Open Day goes online

This year’s Peter O’Sullevan Lambourn Open Day will not take place in its traditional format due to coronavirus, instead we will...

COVID-19 – stay in touch with racing’s response

Find out how racing’s people and businesses have helped their communities during the Coronavirus pandemic Last updated...

Keen runner Jenn Dodd is a Regional Fundraiser for Yorkshire, Humberside and the North East for the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA). She talks about the huge impact of the Burrow Seven initiative in raising funds and awareness to help those living with or affected by MND.

I first became involved with the MND Association when I was a PhD student researching motor neurone disease and chose to run my first...

The Injured Jockeys Fund’s Head of Operations, Debbie Grey offers some thoughts for the day around conducting an honest self-appraisal and some advice on how finding your purpose is the key to contentment – in and out of work.

Discussing career options with my daughter recently got me thinking that it’s always interesting to reflect on where you are in your...

WellChild’s vision is for every child and young person living with serious health needs to have the chance to be supported at home. CEO Colin Dyer explains why The Jockey Club’s decision to use The Cheltenham Festival to help couldn’t be better timed.

As Chief Executive of WellChild, the national charity for sick children, my office is right in the heart of Cheltenham and overlooks...

Racing Together’s newest recruit, Georgina Crabb is yet another sharp mind to emerge from the BHA’s graduate programme of 2020. She is blending her new role with her racecourse-based work supporting the BHA’s covid protocols

I felt incredibly lucky to get onto The BHA Graduate Development Programme in 2020. Although it was a challenge to get my place, with...

Arvin Chadee is a proud graduate of the National Horseracing College and is still learning his trade as part of the global Godolphin Flying Start Programme. Stints with some top trainers and support from the Careers in Racing team has put him on a path he wholeheartedly recommends to others.

“Galileo, a brilliant winner of the Derby”. Those words still ring in my ears as my earliest racing memory; brilliant he...

With the countdown to the 2021 Cheltenham Festival well underway, Racing Together spoke with Martin St Quinton, Chairman of the Cheltenham Racecourse Committee

Tell us about your journey into racing? My father was the reason I got into racing. He was an annual member of some of the...

Stephen Wallis has a lifelong interest in horseracing and cricket and merges the two sports through his Paddock and Pavilion Podcast. A member of The National Horse Racing Museum team, he is very committed to supporting diversity and giving airtime to issues faced by professional sportspeople.

When I left school, I always wanted to be a sports journalist but as I was unable to get a job in that field I drifted into banking...

Anne-Marie Hogan is Director of the National Horseracing Museum and explains how the pandemic gave an opportunity to re-examine brand identity and to represent the Museum to increase its appeal for years to come.

I joined the National Horseracing Museum in October 2019 as Head of Finance & Resources and was delighted to be offered the role...

Tonight is a very big night for Stud & Stable Staff with the annual Godolphin-sponsored Awards. Sam Trainor has been shortlisted for the Community Award.

I am 34 years old and am based in Middleham. Since a very young age I have had a passion for horses. While completing an equine course...

Amy Buckley had just started in racing before joining the Godolphin Flying Start programme and undertaking a whistle stop educational tour across global racing. Work experience in Newmarket sowed the seeds that brought her back to join racing’s workforce – a vocation she recommends to all.

Sitting in Newmarket on a rainy Thursday afternoon watching the coverage of the racing at Meydan, it’s hard to believe that we were...

Abbie Hawkins is Events Coordinator with Midlands Air Ambulance and a huge racing fan. Her work highlights the vital role of the charity and, as she explains, why people at the sharp end of the sport are pleased to have them on hand.

I felt privileged when asked to write a piece for the Racing Together blog. I am particularly impressed with the work of the charity...