Hartpury Annual Report July 2025

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Hartpury University Annual Report and Financial Statements > 2024/2025

PARTNERSHIPS & IMPACT

> Sport England funding to be used to evaluate approaches to supporting physical activity in the community Hartpury University and partners are using funding from Sport England to evaluate different approaches to supporting physical activity and narrowing inequalities in communities across the country. The National Evaluation and Learning Partnership for Place is a four-year evaluation programme led by experts at Sheffield Hallam’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) and supported by Hartpury University, Collaborate CIC, Coventry University, and Substance Ltd. It aims to understand and explain the barriers and opportunities for physical activity, as well as how these vary based on local contexts.

> RDA UK and Hartpury launch research partnership on disability and equine wellbeing

Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA UK) is proud to announce a pioneering three-year research partnership with Hartpury University and College, marking a new chapter in understanding the life-changing potential of equine-assisted activities for disabled people, the unique role that horses play in delivering these experiences, and the positive impact such activities have on the horses' own wellbeing > Hartpury and the Premier League created Student-Athlete Scholarship programme Hartpury University became an education provider to the Premier League, creating a Student-Athlete Scholarship Programme that allows Premier League Academy graduates to progress their education and explore career paths within the sports industry. Alongside their studies, they’ll be able to continue playing the sport within Hartpury’s widely respected Football Academy.

> Commercial partnerships Hartpury continued to build its commercial partnerships with businesses across a range of areas from equine event sponsorship through to research and knowledge exchange. One example was the collaborative partnership forged with leading regional law firm Lodders Solicitors. The partnership will see Lodders sponsor the Hartpury Agri-Tech Centre for two years. The strategic partnership goes beyond traditional sponsorship, bringing together two highly respected organisations, each recognised for their specialist knowledge and commitment to excellence. Lodders’ legal expertise, particularly in agriculture and rural affairs, will complement Hartpury University and Hartpury College’s world-class education, research and industry-facing facilities. This isn’t the first time the two organisations have worked side by side, having enjoyed an ongoing engagement across areas including agriculture, digital farming initiatives and sport. Gloucester Hartpury WRFC continues to be a strong example of successful partnerships, allowing students to progress along one of the best women’s rugby pathways in the world. 15