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- Charity no. 108642
- Company no. 653304
- Date registered. 23/03/2022
Public benefits
The direct benefits of Riding for the Disabled Group (here in after known as the Group), is the enhancement of the health and well-being of people with disabilities through the delivery of effective and life-enhancing therapy; (in terms of greater mobility, balance, core strength, self-confidence) the opportunity to learn new skills and achieve
personal goals and ambitions; and the chance to enjoy taking part in a social activity that promotes general well-being. The benefits are demonstrated by the outcomes achieved for the beneficiaries (which is backed by clear research evidence that shows the positive physical and psychological impact of the activity for the participants. This is further evidenced by the improved communication and learning ability of school-age beneficiaries and the sporting success achieved by some beneficiaries. Equestrian activity carries inherent risk to both the beneficiary and the volunteers involved. Any potential risk and harm is offset by the Group operating within the guidelines and operating procedures set out by Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), the national Federation to which the Group is affiliated to. These set out the standards and procedures by which the Group operates, including the minimum standard of qualification of the people responsible for the activity at any time. In this way we ensure that at any time, all activity is guided and supervised by an appropriate person and the highest standards of safety and welfare are maintained. The Group only works with people with disabilities, although we act to ensure that no person is excluded from our activity where there is space for them within the Group and the appropriate equipment and support is available. Most of our beneficiaries would be unable to access this activity if this Group did not exist to provide the service and support them to do so. No private individual benefits from the existence of this Group, other than through the delivery, to them, of the activity and this is purely incidental.
What your organisation does
RDA Groups are working with people with a range of disabilities and reasons for taking part. Groups provide specialist tuition, training and support for people with disabilities to ride or carriage drive. These activities are carried out either at purpose built RDA Centres or by hiring facilities from local Riding Schools or Equestrian Centres. The
Group members are all volunteers although the RDA Centres may pay staff to care for the equines.
The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of health or the saving of lives
- The advancement of amateur sport
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- Physical disabilities
How the charity works
- Disability