Becoming a NEWC Member or Associate demonstrates a clear commitment to improving the lives of equines across the UK. You’ll join a respected network of welfare charities, educational organisations, veterinary bodies and welfare-focused groups united by a shared mission.

Membership is open to:

• Registered charities
• Community Interest Companies (CICs)
• Further or Higher Education establishments

Associate status is open to individuals or organisations that do not meet the above criteria but still have equine welfare as a primary focus.

Both Members and Associates must engage with the NEWC Standards and complete regular accreditation to maintain credibility and transparency.

Benefits of Membership

• Recognition as an accredited organisation committed to equine welfare
• Access to NEWC’s sub-groups, networks and collaborative initiatives
• Support with welfare standards, operational practice and research
• Opportunities to contribute to unified sector responses and policy influence
• Access to shared learning, expertise and resources
• A credible mark of quality recognised across the equine sector

Benefits of Associate Status

• Engagement with NEWC’s welfare-focused networks
• Access to guidance, standards and shared good practice
• Eligibility to contribute to sub-groups by invitation
• Demonstration of your organisation’s commitment to high welfare standards

Organisations may apply for NEWC Membership if they are:

• A registered charity, CIC, or formally constituted FE/HE establishment based in the UK
• Actively keeping equines or having equine welfare as a principal objective
• Able to meet NEWC Standards and complete a full accreditation process

Organisations keeping equines must have their main premises in the UK and undergo:

• An initial accreditation visit
• Re-accreditation every two years (alternating between self-assessment and an assessor-led review)

All Members must comply with:

• All relevant UK legislation
• The NEWC Standards
• Member Regulations and all governing documents

View NEWC's: Articles of Association, Member Regulations, Standards & Guidance

For more information, please email info@newc.co.uk

Associate status is available to individuals or organisations that:

• Do not meet the definition of a registered charity, CIC, or FE/HE establishment
• Have a primary focus on equine welfare
• Actively keep equines or have equine welfare as a principal objective
• Can demonstrate compliance with the NEWC Standards
• Complete an initial accreditation where required
• Are approved by the NEWC Board

Associates must comply with:

• All relevant UK animal welfare and operational legislation
• The NEWC Standards
• NEWC Regulations for Associates

Re-accreditation is required every two years (self-assessment alternating with assessor visits for equine keepers).

View NEWC's: Articles of Association, Associate Regulations, Standards & Guidance

For more information, please email info@newc.co.uk