Goodwood is proud to announce that an extraordinary £1,931,202 was raised for charity across its events and estate in 2025, thanks to the generosity of guests, participants, partners and supporters. This incredible total represents a remarkable collective achievement and underlines Goodwood’s long-standing commitment to using its events as a force for positive change.
Throughout 2025, charity fundraising sat at the heart of Goodwood’s calendar, supporting organisations working in youth empowerment, education, animal welfare and local community support. From headline motorsport events to much-loved estate occasions, every contribution played a part in delivering vital funding where it is most needed.
At Goodwoof, the Estate’s celebration of all things canine, £20,791 was raised for Wild at Heart Foundation, a charity working internationally to humanely address the stray dog crisis through rescue, education and sterilisation programmes. The Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard raised £434,067 for King’s Trust International, helping young people around the world to build sustainable futures through education, employment and entrepreneurship.
The Markel Magnolia Cup at the Qatar Goodwood Festival presented by Visit Qatar delivered an exceptional fundraising total of £834,170 for King’s Trust International’s Project Lehar, making 2025 one of the most successful years in the event’s history, while Goodwood Revival raised a further £529,699 for the charity. Across the wider Estate, £56,855 was raised for The Aldingbourne Trust, a West Sussex–based charity supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism to live independent and fulfilled lives.
Support for King’s Trust International was a central focus of Goodwood’s charitable activity in 2025, as the charity marked its 10th anniversary through the Generation Potential campaign. At the request of His Majesty The King, The Duke of Richmond chaired the one-year initiative with an ambitious goal to raise £10 million to help expand the charity’s global reach. Since its inception, King’s Trust International has supported more than 10,000 young people and aims to reach one million young people over the next decade. The £1.9 million raised at Goodwood in 2025 contributed significantly to the broader campaign, alongside fundraising from other supporters worldwide.
The Duke of Richmond said:
“Raising nearly £2 million for charity in a single year is a truly record-breaking achievement for Goodwood, and one of which I am enormously proud. Our events have long been a force for good, but the scale of generosity shown in 2025 has been exceptional.
“It has been a particular privilege to chair King’s Trust International’s Generation Potential campaign during its 10th anniversary year, at the request of His Majesty The King. Seeing the impact that this support will have on young people around the world has been deeply rewarding, and I am delighted that we have far exceeded our very ambitious fundraising target.
“My personal thanks go to every single person who supported our charities in 2025 — whether by attending an event, taking part, donating or contributing behind the scenes. Your generosity has made a real and lasting difference to people’s lives, both locally and internationally.”
Looking ahead to 2026, Goodwood is delighted to announce a new group of charity partners across its events:
- Goodwoof will support Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, one of the UK’s most recognisable animal welfare charities.
- The Festival of Speed will partner with Mission 44, the foundation founded by Sir Lewis Hamilton, driving change to ensure that every young person can thrive in school and access great careers in STEM.
- The Markel Magnolia Cup will raise funds for Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, established in 2012 by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, dedicated to expanding access to quality education for children and youth, while advancing economic opportunities that enable young people to reach their full potential.
- Goodwood Revival will support The Goodwood Education Trust, which connects young people with nature, food, sustainable farming and the environment.
The Goodwood Estate will continue to support the Aldingbourne Trust as part of a two-year partnership, reinforcing Goodwood’s ongoing commitment to supporting local communities.
With an inspiring year ahead and an exceptional group of charity partners, Goodwood looks forward to building on the success of 2025 and continuing to deliver meaningful impact through its events.
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