The IHRB provides administrative support to the below charities without charge
The Jockeys Emergency Fund is a registered charity (RCN - 20039431) which was set up in 1998 by the Stewards of the Turf Club and INHS Committee to provide assistance to riders who suffer permanent total paralysis as a result of an injury sustained while taking part in a race run under the Rules of Racing or at an authorised Point to Point meeting. It also provides benefit to a rider injured during a race run at a recognised meeting outside of Ireland provided the rider is riding under an Irish licence when the accident occurs. Contributions to this fund come from Owners via a levy on prizemoney, from voluntary donations, investment income and a portion of Qualified Riders (Amateur) annual licence fees.
The Drogheda Memorial Fund is a registered charity (RCN - 20003159) which was established in 1893 for the permanent and temporary relief of current and former trainers and jockeys when in necessitous circumstances, arising from age, sickness, accident, or misfortune, and for their widow/widowers or partners. Income for the Fund is derived from deductions from the annual licence fee paid by Trainers (Full and Restricted) and deductions from the annual licence fee paid by Qualified Riders.
The IHRB also provides administrative support to the below benevolent funds, which do not have charitable status, on the same basis
The Jockeys Accident Fund (JAF) was originally established in 1933 as a charitable entity to provide benefit for professional jockeys and apprentices who are injured either during a race meeting or in the schooling of horses. In some circumstances, the Fund may pay benefit to a professional rider from another jurisdiction to cover medical and other emergency costs in the event of them being involved in an accident while riding in an Irish race. Income for the fund is derived from volunteer levies on owners’ and jockeys’ fees, and on jockeys’ and apprentices’ annual licence fees and commercial sponsorship, as well as investment income and voluntary donations. The JAF now operates as a company limited by guarantee.
The Qualified Riders Accident Fund (QRAF) was set up in 1987 for the benefit of Qualified Riders (or amateur riders as they are more widely known) licensed by the IHRB. It provides benefit in the event of death or injury to a Qualified Rider while riding in a race. Its remit was expanded to riders in Point to Point racing in 1988. In some circumstances the fund may pay benefit to an amateur rider from another jurisdiction to cover medical and other emergency costs in the event of them being involved in an accident while riding in an event in Ireland. Income of the fund is derived from a levy on race entry fees and riding fees and on Qualified Rider annual licence fees and commercial sponsorship, as well as investment income and voluntary donations. The QRAF is also a company limited by guarantee.
Both the QRAF and JAF provide funding for the completion of relevant research designed to benefit riders’ health, safety and well-being.