eo,Cc United Counties RDA Training Group ‘4jk ‘ Trustees Report 2025 TRAININGRDA
Charity Incorporated Organisation number 1171441
A separately registered Member Group of Riding for the Disabled Association (co limited by guarantee No 5010395. Registered Charity number 244108
Objectives and Activities
The objects for which the CIO is established are to promote the objects of the Riding for the Disabled Association incorporating Carriage Driving a charity registered under charity number 244108 ("RDA") by providing disabled people with the opportunity to ride to benefit their health and well- being in the Carmarthenshire and wider area.
Structure, Governance and Management
The Group is managed by the Charity Trustees, which comprise of a chairman, Donna Rooney, Secretary, Jill Evans, treasurer Amanda Say and 2 other trustees, Ellen Griffiths and Alison Thomas will be registered this year. Charity Trustees are responsible for complying with legislation applicable to charities that includes the registration, keeping proper accounts, and making returns to the Charity Commission as appropriate. The Committee consists of, the Chair, Treasurer and Secretary together with The Committee meets in person or Zoom with additional meetings conducted by email as required. The charity trustees shall manage the affairs of the CIO and may for that purpose exercise all the powers of the CIO.
Review
Apart from the days when the college has been unavailable due to resurfacing of the arena or icy conditions we have had training sessions at Coleg Sir Gar throughout the year. Bryony Parsler travelled to the Regional Qualifier in Pencoed and qualified for the National Championships at Hartpury. After a successful time at the Championships, she came home with rosettes in the Grade 6 Open Class dressage (3[rd] ) and dressage to music ( 5[th] ). Bryony and Calypso were also successful in the Best Turned Out class coming 3[rd] .
Policies
The group has policies for its Reserves, Internal Financial Controls and Risk Management. These documents will assist in ensuring that United Counties RDA Training Group complies with these rules regarding governance and finance. The policies have been written according to the rules and guidelines set by the Charity Commission and the CIO Constitution.
The Groups Policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the District, by holding 1 years running costs and a contingent sum to hire alternative premises and cover expenses should the current venue become unavailable.
The group has a system of internal controls in place that are designed to provide reasonable assurance against mismanagement or loss. These include requiring two signatories to authorise all payments and comprehensive insurance policies to ensure that insurable risks are covered.
Financial Review
The Group’s Income this year was sourced from membership, sale of uniform and training fees of £352, costs being expenses incurred from training, Insurance, purchase of uniform and membership, £726. There was an excess of expenditure over income expenditure of £374.
The Group’s net current assets at the year-end amounted to £3,072
Declaration
The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees’ report set out above.
Signed on behalf of the Charity’s Trustees.
Name Donna Rooney Amanda Say Position held Group Chair Group Treasurer
Date 13/01/2026
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