Ollie McPhail celebrates 20 years inspiring young people through Racing to School

Racing to School Programme Manager Ollie McPhail, is celebrating 20 years with the education charity, marking a significant milestone in a career dedicated to inspiring the next generation of the sport. After 13-years in the saddle yielding…

Festival Monday returns to Cheltenham as local schools enjoy behind-the-scenes learning

Festival Monday returned to Cheltenham Racecourse last week, welcoming more than 100 local young people to Prestbury Park for a rare insight into life behind the scenes at the racecourse ahead of its busiest meeting. The fourth edition of…

Racing to School welcomes Stuart Williamson and Lorna Shohani as Trustees

Stuart Williamson joins as the British Horseracing Authority representative. In his role as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at The Jockey Club, Stuart led internal and external communications for the organisation behind major events such as…

Sarah Dyke MP visits Racing to School

In 2025, Racing to School was proud to be one of seven charities chosen by Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) members to receive a share of the staggering £450,000 in profits from the Britannia Stakes initiative at Royal Ascot. Recently at Wincanton…

Student experiences shape the start of 2026 in the NAGBP’s 10th year

The Newmarket Academy Godolphin Beacon Programme (NAGBP) has started the year with the same momentum and ambition that shaped each of its 10 years. As the next chapter gets underway, the programme remains focused on inspiring students and raising…

Racing to School reports record participation as 25th anniversary gets underway

The education charity Racing to School has reported another record year of engagement in 2025, with plans in place to grow participation within its 25th anniversary year. Last year, just over 17,500 young people benefited from the charity’s…