A Member Group of RDA It's what you can do that counts Haworth Riding for The Disabled Reports and Financial Statement Year Ending 31" October 2024 Charity Number 1177287 5uppDrtedby The National Lottery. thiw9h ihpB*3 Lott•ryFund Aims and Pur Haworth Riding for the Disabled (Haworth RDA) has the responsibly of co-operating with Riding for the Disabled Associatioii Incorporating Carriag¢ Drivirjg. A UK Company Limited by Guarantee No 5010395. A Charity Registered in England & Wales (No 2441 OX) and Scotland (No SC039473), in promoting in the physical activity of horse riding for the beneficial purposes of disabled adults and children, this included fine and gross motor skills, posture, position, social awar¢n¢sy and conversation. self-esteem and fun - from gra55 roots riders to competitive riders. We offer educatioiial d¢velopm¢nt via After School Clubs, Holiday Clubs and work pl¢lL¢Tnents Ob'ective5 and Actlvities The Haworth RDA group is committed to enabling as rnany people as possible to ride at our facility aiid becomc part of our team. The Haworth RDA maintains ali overview of activities through the group and makes suggestions on how our services can involvc the many groups that visit oiir Geiilre evury weck. Our serviues and activities are pui into practice Ihrou¥h riding lessons, stable inanagements, events and competitions. aftcr school clLibs. lunch clubs and holiday clubs, day trips and social events. Wheii plaiining our activities foi- the yeai. thc committee have consid¢red thc commission's guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific &)uidance from ihe charities for the advanccmcnt of hors¢ riding. Achlevements and Performance Th¢ Haworth RDA are keen to offer a range of services during the week and over the course of the year that oiir i'iders find beneficial, for example riding lessons, pony club activilics. danc¢s, competitions, arts and crafts ctc. Wc have 31 regular riders at present and offer 31 sessions each week. We had seventeen of our riders compete in the RDA virtual championships . Six young people have used us to facilitate their work placements from school or college. Three young people used us to facilitate their Duke of Edinburgh Award Chair ersons Re ort for the ear endin 31: October 2024. Over the past years the Haworth RDAG has reached more people in the community. whilst offering re5Plte care to the families and carers of our riders. in a wider scale. This was achieved with the help and support of the Big Lottery Fund providing salaries, and with the help from our volunteers and Several staff delivering fund raising activities each month, whilst still providing the therapeutic lessons each week. The group has maintained a high-level profile in the local Community enabling them to delivery their service, whilst reaching over 30 community groups ￿ch year. Chairperson ort of the Trustee$ for th¢ ear endill 31￿ October 2024. Haworth riding for the disabled (Haworth RDA) was founded in August 2001. Tlie chai'ity employs I full-time staff Jnember and 8 part-time staff. salaries for these posts is funded by the Big Lottery Fund (Restricted Income). The Charity also relies on its volunteers. The charity holds moiithly ¢omrnittee Tneetings during the year in which all the stees attend. All trustees are already familiar With the practical work of the charity, being parentslcareers of soine of our riders or are existing volunteers. We are always seeking the help of new trustees. An induction process is in place for new trnstees. which involves awareness of a trustee's IEypoiisibiliti¢s. the governing document, administrative procedures, the history and philosophical approach of the charity. The Management committee conduct regular reviews of the major risks to which the charity is exposed. where appropriate, systems and procedures liave been established to litigat¢ th¢ risks it faccs. All trustees, staff and volunteers over the age of16 are DBS verified. To demonstrate its conccrn for all members of the community it employs and serves. Flawoith RDA will seck to promote equal opportunities in both letter and the spirit of the lilw so Ih