About Us The Injured Jockeys Fund was the brainchild of our President and founding Trustee John Oaksey and came about following the horrendous accidents of Tim Brookshaw and four months later Paddy Farrell in the 1964 Grand National. Both falls resulted in severe paralysis and immediately ended two careers. With virtually no compensation available at the time to help injured jockeys, the Farrell-Brookshaw fund was created. Support was instantaneous and following several name changes, tireless work by many for over 40 years, the IJF has become what it is today; - a fund that has helped over 1000 jockeys and which is still dedicated to helping injured jockeys when ever needed. Furthermore the IJF has heightened awareness of the risks of race riding resulting in the racing authorities implementing many safety initiatives for the protection of Jockeys, which continues. The Trustees, who carry the responsibility for strategy and governance of the IJF are Brough Scott (Chairman), Jeff Smith (Treasurer), Jonathan Powell (Vice-Chairman), Peter Scudamore, John Fairley, Simon McNeill, Jack Berry, William Norris, Ian Balding and Pam Deal. For further information, please see 'What we do' and 'Annual Report' We are hugely indebted to our Patron, Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal for her great interest and support and to our Vice Patrons, Clare Balding and John Francome for their interest in and enthusiasm for our work.

Original hand drawn poster by Bernard Parkin promoting the first charity event in aid of the Farrell-Brookshaw Fund in 1964 (left). Tim Brookshaw on Magnus ii (winner), challenging David Nicholson on Cannobie Lee, Hereford 17th September 1960 (right). Tim Brookshaw on Cinnamon ii winning The King Lear Handicap ‘Chase, Stratford-on-Avon 18th November 1961 (left). Paddy Farrell (winner) Boys Hurrah leading Red Prince Mr G Pitman, Legend Prince Mr Jim Renfree and Virgin Ice J Foster. The Borough Selling Handicap ‘Chase Cheltenham 11th November 1960 (right).