Founded in 1964 following the devastating accidents to Tim Brookshaw, and then Paddy Farrell in the 1964 Grand National, the Injured Jockeys Fund has since spent over £16m in helping over 1000 jockeys whose injuries have forced some of them to give up riding.

Our aim is to maintain this ethos with continuing support for our existing beneficiaries and to provide immediate and effective help to all newly injured jockeys in whatever way is appropriate to ensure a reasonable quality of life for them and their families.

Oaksey House situated in Lambourn, Berkshire, provides a unique, safe and friendly living environment within a racing community, on a permanent and temporary basis as required.

Accomodation includes two fully equipped units for the disabled with room for carers, plus two double and eight single dwellings.

Both well-known, and other less well-known jockeys, have been helped in many ways. Indeed over a quarter of beneficiaries have also worked as stable lads and stud grooms.

Our aim is to assist with medical care, to alleviate financial problems and stress, and in some cases, to restore dignity to the lives of those who may have fallen on particularly hard times.