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WOODSIDE FARM STABLES RIDING FOR THE DISABLED orat Registered Charity No. 1074298

Transitioned to GREENWOOD RIDING FOR THE DISABLED

(a CIO) Registered Charity No. 1195708 based at EASTFIELD FARM - King’s Clipstone

Exercise, Therapy, Fun, through Horse-Riding

Presented to the 2021/2022 AGM and Transition Meeting

Report & Year-End

Accounts

www.rda.org.uk

www.northmidlandsrda.org.uk

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As an independent registered Charity No. 1074298 WOODSIDE FARM STABLES RIDING FOR THE DISABLED is responsible for its own management and for raising its own finances as is the newly formed GREENWOOD RIDING FOR THE DISABLED (CIO) Registered with the Charity Commission No. 1195708. The Charities operate through the goodwill of our wonderful volunteers. All will be under the management of the new Charity once all legalities have been processed and Woodside RDA closed. We apply good management practice in our operations in following our aims and objectives: Exercise, Therapy, Fun through Horse-Riding

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

To promote the objectives of Riding for the Disabled Association, incorporating carriage driving, by providing disabled people with the opportunity to ride and/or to carriage drive to benefit their health and well-being in the North Midlands.

We aim to make horse riding available to children and young people whatever their physical, sensory, or learning impairment and whatever their financial circumstances. The charitable need thus addressed encompasses each individual rider’s family; social circle; and extends to their peer groups. We address and meet the public benefit requirement of our charitable status

WHERE?

EASTFIELD FARM, KING’S CLIPSTONE NG21 9JJ since 2[nd] November 2019

ADMIN: TREASURER/SECRETARY Mrs. W. A. Pritchett, 7 Robin Down Lane, Mansfield, Notts. NG18 4SP 01623 627974 studley@waitrose.com

WHEN? Initially Wednesday mornings and Saturday mornings

Volunteer Helpers are always needed, either to help with riding sessions; farm tasks; looking after the horses; or as part of the management team. Please contact the Secretary if you would like more information about joining us.

CONTENTS Page
History 3
How Does RidingHelp 4
A Review of Activities 5
Client Comments 8
Plans for the Future 9
Photo Gallery 10 -11
Financial Report 12 - 13
Fundraising& Support 13
Reserves Policy 14
Year-End Accounts 14 - 17
Notes to the Accounts &
Networking		 18
Our supporters 19
Your Charity Team – all Volunteers Your Charity Team – all Volunteers
Chair of Trustees Christine Bagguley
Vice-Chair of Trustees:
Woodside		 Debbie Colledge
(retiring)
Vice-Chair of Trustees:
Greenwood		 Elaine Pearson
(joined Sept.2021)
Trustee/Treasurer/Secretary Winifred Pritchett
RDA Group Coaches Winifred Pritchett
TammyBevan
Coach in Training Ayla Johnson
Supported by our trained and dedicated
team of Volunteer helpers
ON THE FARM
Farm Proprietor: Mr Philip Wilson
Livery Yard Manager: Miss Ayla Johnson
~~Farmer: Stef Burton~~
COVER PICTURE: Hollie on Pride, supported by
~~Maddy and Patty – playing quoits in competition~~
with Livery Yard Manager, Ayla Johnson riding her
own horse Tilly

ON THE FARM Farm Proprietor: Mr Philip Wilson Livery Yard Manager: Miss Ayla Johnson ~~Farmer: Stef Burton~~

COVER PICTURE: Hollie on Pride, supported by ~~Maddy and Patty – playing quoits in competition~~ with Livery Yard Manager, Ayla Johnson riding her own horse Tilly

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THIS CHARITY BELIEVES IN THE SOCIAL MODEL OF DISABILITY

HISTORY

1971 → the start of it all

Having been involved with promoting riding for disabled young people for several years, Jack and Anita Parker had the opportunity to set up their own member group of Riding for the Disabled Association at Woodside Farm Stables, Rainworth. With good access to Forestry Commission land, there was a safe and attractive environment for driving the pony and trap as well as for riding. The stables were developed and became a licensed riding school for the purpose of supporting disabled riding. The Mansfield & District RDA group evolved into the Woodside Farm Stables RDA and was accepted into full RDA membership in June 1986 .

1998 → Charity Changes: Riding for the Disabled Association formed a Federation of individual Charities. Each of the new charities had autonomy over its own activities and became responsible for raising funds to continue operating. Woodside Farm Stables Riding for the Disabled Charity 1074298 held its inaugural meeting on 28[th] November 1998 Running costs were supported through the Riding School and through grant aid and fundraising.

May 2009 → A special anniversary: Mrs Anita Parker celebrated her 80[th] birthday. She decided to relinquish the licence for the riding school. Woodside Farm Stables RDA continued but the charity needed to meet the full cost of feeding and caring for the horses used by disabled clients. Planning, combined with a prudent Reserves Policy ensured we achieved our then eventual target of £1000 per month. During 2013-2015 substantial support from the Freemasons John F. Mortimer Fund assured financial stability. Since then, Woodside RDA has been fortunate in support from generous donors across the business and community sectors who have been inspired by what we achieve.

August 2019 → Start of a New and Exciting Era: August saw a suspension of riding at Woodside Farm and the search for new premises commenced in earnest.

November 2019 → the Charity

relocated to Eastfield Farm at King’s Clipstone where the future and potential for development looks bright. All set to re-start activities on 1[st] April 2020, plans were halted by the coronavirus lockdown. A huge disappointment for riders and a consequent loss of

revenue from riding donations. The Charity has been particularly grateful for support from Sir John Eastwood Foundation towards relocation and development costs, and the Thomas Farr Charity to help us through the crisis. Losses due to Covid-19 were mitigated by a grant from the Community Emergency Fund facilitated by Sport England.

APRIL 2020 and Beyond → Being secure financially is not all. We have an ongoing recruitment and training programme for volunteers willing to commit to Charity management roles as well as being involved with the horses and riders. Success in attracting committed people is vital in ensuring operational viability long-term.

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HOW DOES HORSE-RIDING HELP?

Exercise is important for the development and maintenance of a healthy body and mind. An inability to move muscles and joints impaired through disability or trauma has consequences for otherwise healthy body parts. The impact of many disabilities or remedial medication may mean that individuals cannot cope with the noise or excitement associated with most competitive sports. Horse riding offers an alternative

Horse riding provides exercise in 3 ways:

Riders can be independent and in charge for a change – thus decision-making skills are developed

⚫ Balance

⚫ Co-ordination

⚫ Movement

Social and communication skills are developed, with both horse and helpers

The rhythmic movement of the Those who are wheelchair bound horse is soothing for riders with can for once rise head and otherwise hyperactive shoulders above everyone else → conditions it is liberating It is a physical, sensory Develops confidence and social experience Improves self-image Promotes self-discipline

Lessons can be designed Riders benefit from the opportunity to to deliver most areas of distribute care [to the horse] rather the National Curriculum than always receiving it.

It teaches new skills and requires active involvement

Riding stimulates the parts other forms of exercise cannot reach – a majority of our riders cannot take exercise in any other way

Physiotherapists have demonstrated that a walking horse delivers 1000 movements every 10 minutes. The rider absorbs and responds to those movements

Riding is a recognised competitive sport but can be enjoyed at many levels

But most of all it is FUN – IT’S THE HORSE THAT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

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A REVIEW OF OUR ACTIVITIES

The primary goal of this Charity is the therapeutic benefit of horse riding, much of which may not be apparent even to those who are familiar with horses. Therapy is delivered using the horse, without the rider (or spectators) being aware that this is happening. This is a huge bonus especially for those disabled individuals who have become accustomed to attending clinical appointments where procedures are done to them requiring only passive participation. We have ambitious long-term plans aimed at expanding the experiences we can offer with younger volunteers embarking on the RDA Coaching Pathway.

We have a strong self-help element in our operation. We are serious about safeguarding. Volunteers are DBS checked to enhanced and barred level. Parents/carers of riding clients enrol and are trained as volunteers, to ensure we have sufficient people involved with activities to meet robust health and safety standards.

Statistics compiled each year determine our membership fee paid to RDA UK and for insurance which is usually based on rides delivered. The census period covers 1[st] September to 31[st] August. We operate throughout the year, weather and sufficient volunteers permitting. Our newer volunteers rapidly learn that thermals and waterproofs should form the mainstay of their wardrobes. Eastfield Farm was officially approved as our new venue in March 2020 ready for an April start. The first Coronavirus lockdown then took its toll. The impact of Covid-19 and lockdown means riding sessions have been sporadic. But being so much in the fresh air with plenty of room for distancing has meant we could be Covid compliant and operate more frequently than other charities in the RDA family.

Latterly, sessions have been impacted by veterinary time-outs for the horses and personal caring commitments which have diverted the participation of our main Coach. Normally, numbers do fluctuate throughout the year and with the seasons, but during the period of this report there have been unforeseen challenges beyond the control of the Charity. In unprecedented times the commitment of our core volunteers and the loyalty of our riders has been impressive.

Social Distancing really means keeping a Physical distance of 2 meters between you and other people. It does involve strict rules of avoiding touching other people.

(One of the posters designed by James Tulloch-Knight to help our young participants understand)

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THANK-YOU to friend James TullochKnight who designed some very eyecatching posters explaining the meaning of “Social Distancing” and the need to keep a Physical Distance. We displayed these at key points around the farm and they helped our riders to understand.

With recruitment bringing a very encouraging response, 19 delegates attended a Pre-Start Introductory training held over two days at the end March/April 2021 which was managed between lockdowns. Coach Winifred supplemented the practical training with Power Points prepared for distribution electronically to new recruits. All elements were covered, albeit not in the usual sequence. All rounded off with a Pizza celebration and accreditation certificates. All is reinforced through practical experience and several of our Volunteers have since used their time with us to augment their CVs in preparation for employment or further/higher education and for Duke of Edinburgh awards.

COACHING QUALIFICATIONS Winifred Pritchett has completed her review process and is all set until 2023. Ayla Johnson overcame all the challenges of lockdown with its impact on the practical modules which form a compulsory element of the Coaching Pathway and officially received her Coach in Training passport on 13[th] August 2021. Tragically all the delays meant that Ayla’s window of opportunity to progress the Pathway had closed, but opportunities to resume may well emerge in future. We had two more promising candidates in the pipeline – Tammy Bevan and Mandy Losinski. The problems with lockdown have been somewhat overcome and we are delighted to report that both have already achieved Coach in Training Status. Tammy (pictured) was officially assessed as a fully qualified RDA Group Coach in

March 2022. Mandy has since decided not to progress her training.

We are keen to encourage yet more volunteers to embark on this very worthwhile way of helping disabled young people to achieve, especially important for succession planning.

EXTRA HELP to keep us safe. In October 2021 the team at Eastfield Farm – Volunteers and Riders – were delighted to open an early Christmas present ……..

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A big yellow box arrived, courtesy of www.farmstable.com containing a very welcome supply of donated bottles of hand sanitizer gel AND a big yellow bucket! All helps us to maintain hygiene supplies and keep everyone that much safer whilst they enjoy their riding. Farm & Stable UK (01730 815800) has been trading for over 45 years in the commercial equine market. The company holds the Royal Warrant for the supply of veterinary products and stable equipment to H.M. The Queen. Do have a look at their website for inspiration on how their products can help you.

So, a BIG THANK-YOU to Farm & Stable from everyone involved with RDA at the farm

Although sessions were repeatedly interrupted by lockdown, work behind the scenes carried on. In the hot weather the ponies were able to enjoy cooling off with a paddle in the river which runs through the farm.

In May we dealt with a very novel risk assessment: RDA Coaches are always alert for risk assessment before, during, and after riding sessions. But in

May 2021 no-one could have imagined the episode which distracted RDA riders – Dotty the farm’s pet sheep gave birth near the outdoor school – to triplets no less. Two were named Heidi and Winnie (Winifred is still not sure whether this was a compliment or not!) and we ran a competition to name the third – Twinkle.

And Congratulations go to Winifred Pritchett

Trustee/Treasurer/Secretary and long-term RDA Group Coach. Winifred was nominated for the Captain Tom e-Wall of Fame and as a candidate for RDA Brilliant Person of the Year Award 2020. Winifred has had to curtail her Coaching involvement so far in 2022 to concentrate on family caring commitments but she continues to work behind the scenes on all that paperwork essential for keeping a Charity running.

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Our sincere THANKS go to Pat Steven from Ruddington RDA who fitted us into a very busy schedule and stepped in as substitute Coach and Coach Training Mentor during Winifred’s absence. Pat is pictured here, with Volunteer Anne riding Legend.

A full information pack about Volunteering or Riding with Greenwood RDA can be obtained by contacting our Secretary, Winifred Pritchett (contact details on page 2)

OUR CLIENTS COMMENT and VOLUNTEERS SHARE THEIR VIEWS

My 7-year-old son was diagnosed with ASD/ADHD and we knew about RDA charity while attending parenting workshop. The first few riding lessons were quite challenging for him as it was all new to him. He had difficulty dealing with the horse and he was quite anxious. However, all those challenges were met with great understanding and support of the team who showed true patience and genuine kindness to him.

We’ve witnessed impressive progress on so many levels and now horse-riding lessons become an essential part of his weekly routine thanks to the highly skilled volunteers who help him. They are supportive, friendly, and kind and for that we are eternally grateful.

We’d love for this activity to continue and thrive through ongoing fundraising and donations to help other children with similar needs.

Hollie has multiple challenges: Her Mum says: Hollie really looks forward to her weekly riding sessions; they really are a highlight of her week. Hollie is always ready early on the day of her lesson, eagerly waiting to go.

Hollie loves to talk to family and friends about the horses, telling them their names, colour and what they like, which is excellent as she struggles with her communication skills – this really helps her in developing her skills. On the days Hollie has been riding she comes home very content, happy and relaxed.

With Hollie being happy and relaxed after riding

From my perspective volunteering has been good for me, due to COVID and being furloughed it has helped me to get in touch with people again, feel useful, and also part of a "community", otherwise I just sit and do nothing!

RDA is my lifeline. It's somewhere where I'm not defined as my husband's carer and have the support of my co-volunteers and the added benefit of working with horses (therapy in itself) - not to mention seeing the joy and excitement it brings to the children.

I suffer from anxiety and have done for many years. Bereavement made things worse for me, and my anxiety heightened. I also started to get depression. A year later I looked into volunteering for the RDA and to my delight I was accepted. It changed things dramatically for me, not only giving me back my confidence but it also suppressed my anxiety whilst in that environment. Meeting the other volunteers has also helped me and I have made new friends who I can relate to as their circumstances are similar to mine. We work as a team and assist each other as and when. Having had little experience with disabled children, witnessing them develop and benefit from horse riding is so heart-warming and rewarding.

this means the rest of our family have a good day too! If Hollie is happy – the rest of us are!!

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PLANS FOR THE FUTURE

The Coronavirus crisis has inevitably proved disruptive, not only from the perspective of riding sessions, which have impacted income through riding donations, but there have been extended consequences involving banking and charity management. We are finally and formally Greenwood Riding for the Disabled (CIO) registered with the Charity Commission under number 1195708. Over the course of the period under report mandatory training was delayed until providers recognised the need for flexibility and acknowledged Zoom meetings as acceptable substitutes for face-to-face requirements. All this seriously affected our ability to drive through our vision for the future. But the Charity has risen to the challenge.

Our core team of Volunteers and our ponies are reaching a certain age. We have plans for succession, both for suitable new horses and to attract Volunteers who can commit longer term. We need volunteers who can commit on a regular basis and not just at weekends. Retired individuals who are not in full-time employment tend to dominate the profile of an RDA volunteer. But for future-proofing we must attract a mix of age groups and perhaps need to review the times when sessions can be offered during the week. Attendance of sufficient volunteers to maintain safety standards is key to our operation. Retention of volunteers depends on being able to maintain their interest. Covid regulations and suspension of sessions undermined our capacity to do that, and several potentially promising recruits found outlets for their altruism elsewhere whilst waiting for RDA riding to resume.

With new Coaches on stream and the search for an additional horse starting in earnest, we are hoping that the enforced inertia can be turned around to address the potential for growth. We may feel somewhat frustrated that our vision has been delayed in the planning but looking back we can be proud of just how far we have come.

As the newly qualified Coach, Tammy Bevan, gains experience and can deliver extra or extended sessions, we can offer hope to those on our waiting list. With additional arena equipment made possible by the grant from Yorkshire Building Society, we can provide diversity with the sessions, introducing a fun maths element which we hope our riders will enjoy. We are hoping to find the right horse, strong enough to carry riders as they mature thus providing an opportunity for them to continue riding and to cater for those with asymmetrical balance challenges. Such a horse will solve the current problem of having to turn away riders who exceed our horse-welfare weights. We have already secured a small grant towards the overall cost via RDA UK with another sum pledged. But before we can purchase that ideal equine, we need to have sufficient funds in the kitty to be able to feed it. That is a work in progress. We also have ideas to create opportunities for Parents to socialise.

We want to actively encourage new Trustees to take on the responsibility for managing the Charity and driving the vision, whilst there is still time for the incumbent Trustees to mentor and support any new candidates.

We have commissioned a new banner. Thank-you to S.L.E. Sign & Graphics for going that extra mile to ensure it was ready to use for our Jubilee fundraising event on 4[th] June and to our Volunteer Grace for creating the design.

www.slesigns.co.uk

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Pride enjoying a day off with Ayla

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Division
with
quoits
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2022: Heidi; Twinkle and Winnie have grown. They like the look of Darkie’s dinner

Tizzy gets some tlc from the Equine Physio

Sandy Robertson from Equine Endo in her mobile lab

Soon after the move to Eastfield Farm, new volunteers were taught how to use the hydraulic lift

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FINANCIAL REPORT – about Money and other Resources

Yet again we have survived a challenging period with situations beyond our direct control that have stretched our resources. We weathered the Covid crisis through a determination to deliver; the loyal support of our Volunteers; and the patience, understanding and flexibility of our riding families. THANK-YOU ONE AND ALL

To bring all together this report covers the full year to end March 2021 together with the split year between the old and new charities culminating in March 2022, which I hope will give clarity for comparison.

The prime challenge over the period under report was the transition from unincorporated but registered Charity 1074298 to the Charitable Incorporated Organisation 1195708. We set everything in motion in August 2021. The Charity Commission took only a few days to process our application and Greenwood was inaugurated on 3[rd] September 2021. But the banking situation was more complex since we wished to change the name as well as the status and had a minor change in the Trustees. Mandatory face-to-face interviews for setting up a new bank account were not on offer from Barclays because of Covid restrictions, so we changed banks. Even so the process was protracted and for quite some months Greenwood RDA officially existed, but the only bank account was in the name of Woodside RDA. This presented barriers to grant aid funding applications, since the two needed to match. We ran the two charities in tandem until the change could be finally resolved and Greenwood RDA Community Plus Account with the Co-op Bank went live in March 2022.

For obvious reasons donations from riding income fell dramatically. At the same time, we had unforeseen expenses associated with Veterinary visits when one of our mares injured herself in the field and had to go to Veterinary hospital. Over the period under report our total Vet bills amounted to £4,512.29, with a further £1,116 anticipated in April 2022 for laser treatment and Vet care for our mare diagnosed with cancer. No NHS for horses and affordable insurance is not an option. Each year more than 90% of our expenditure goes directly on horse care.

We have, however, received some significant support through Made by Sport; Sport England Community Emergency Fund; Sir John Eastwood Foundation; the Thomas Farr Charity yet again; Sutton Freemasons NonMasonic Charity; and latterly from the Yorkshire Building Society Charitable

Foundation, not forgetting the amazing collection of small change and those donors who wish to remain anonymous. We remain profoundly grateful for such faith in our integrity and responsible money-management. Thank-you as always for the help and advice from the Nottinghamshire Community Foundation during an especially stressful couple of years.

Winifred Pritchett Charity Trustee/Treasurer/Secretary

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SUPPORT comes in all shapes and guises – not only direct fundraising We could not function without the unstinting commitment of our regular Volunteers who turn up in all weathers to help look after the horses. The core team of Volunteers collectively average 70 hours each week – a phenomenal achievement, and that does not include additional Saturday volunteers and input from the newly qualified Coach.

Reclaimed Gift Aid remains a significant part of our income – in spite of sporadic activities the figure for year ended March 2020 was £455.50 (received in April) and a huge £889.03 for year ending March 2021. So, if you do pay tax to HMRC and have not assigned your Gift Aid elsewhere, please remember us by completing a declaration for your donations. The money is “reclaimed” from the amount of tax you already pay and will cost you nothing extra. We appreciate that not everyone can sign up for this but THANK YOU to those who do. [form available from Winifred on request]

THANK-YOU to all our long-term supporters and welcome new ones:

RESERVES POLICY: The Charity TRUSTEES have a duty of care to the ponies, who are regarded as part of the overall team and not just work-horses. Once they reach that certain age and either retire or take on lighter work, they still need as much care as when in full work, until inevitable decisions must be made. Horses are living assets and deserve our consideration and compassion. Our Reserves Policy towards this end has proved its value over the years and especially throughout the Coronavirus crisis.

Reserves must be in place to care for all our horses should funding fail. The amount is calculated on 1 year’s costs to give a breathing space for alternative arrangements to be made for the horses, or for additional funding to be secured. Planning to ensure that all our essential costs towards the health and wellbeing of our horses can be met means that we can continue to sponsor the disabled young people who ride with us each week. The Trustees are also responsible for ensuring that any restrictions placed on the funds donated to us are fully observed. We prioritise horse care. If we have a vision for progress but no supporting funding, then we wait to implement plans until enough resources are in place. These responsibilities are reflected in the figures for the ALLOCATION OF RESERVES which Trustees review annually, and which are set out in the accounts.

In addition to the above Reserves Policy, the Charity has operating policies on a comprehensive range of topics, and an ongoing rotation of reviews to ensure these are kept up to date.

We are recruiting new volunteers and not just for horse-related tasks. If you would like to help, enjoy fresh air and exercise and you have some free time please phone Winifred on 01623 627974 for an informal chat to find out more. Or email studley@waitrose.com

It helps if you know something about horses, but we will introduce you if not. If you are inspired to help with Charity management tasks, horse knowledge does not matter, and time can be flexed to suit. All ages are welcome, but you must be at least 14 years of age to help with the horses and riders: at least 16 years of age to become a Trustee of the new CIO. There is no upper age limit !

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WOODSIDE FARM STABLES RIDING FOR THE DISABLED Charity 1074298 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY Year ended March, 2021

2020


INCOME
Restricted
Specific
WOODSIDE
General
Restricted
15
Bank Interest
2.42
Grants & Donations
0
Community Emergency Fund (Sport England)
5999.00
2161
Anonymous/General/Farrier disc. (inc. Gift Aided)
2916.48
5000
Sir John Eastwood Foundation
10000.00
2945
Thomas Farr Charity
0.00
1500
Flowers and in memorium
0
RDA C & R Grant
1200.00
200
Sutton Freemasons Non-Masonic Charity
200.00
17
Fundraising:Raffles; Boxes; Change
552.42
655
Gift Aid: HMRC reclaimed
455.50
1790
Riding Donations inc. Gift Aided
640.00
INCOME
Restricted
Specific
WOODSIDE
General
Restricted
15
Bank Interest
2.42
Grants & Donations
0
Community Emergency Fund (Sport England)
5999.00
2161
Anonymous/General/Farrier disc. (inc. Gift Aided)
2916.48
5000
Sir John Eastwood Foundation
10000.00
2945
Thomas Farr Charity
0.00
1500
Flowers and in memorium
0
RDA C & R Grant
1200.00
200
Sutton Freemasons Non-Masonic Charity
200.00
17
Fundraising:Raffles; Boxes; Change
552.42
655
Gift Aid: HMRC reclaimed
455.50
1790
Riding Donations inc. Gift Aided
640.00		 TOTAL
2.42
5999.00
3516.48
10000.00
0.00
0.00
1200.00
200.00
552.42
455.50
640.00

14284
TOTAL INCOME
7199.00
14766.82		 22565.82
EXPENDITURE
450
Affiliation & Banded Insurance
450.00
324
Insurance (Lift all risk)
324.14
82
Achievement Awards/Badges/Certs/Trophies
0.00
15
Fundraising Costs
41.30
3195
Equipment
1005.09
94
Equine Transport and Passport costs
287.50
811
Veterinary/Dentist/Physio/Wormers/Clipping
105.00
2395.41
735
Farrier
180.00
980.00
26
Volunteer Travel Expenses
0.00
82
Volunteer Support
114.40
5950
Woodside Farm Stables: Livery & Hire 7 months
0.00
6175
Eastfield Livery (5) 12 months (inclusive charge)
6139.86
8680.14
203
Repairs & Maintenance
7.00
108
Room Hire
0.00
8
Miscellaneous
0.00
0
Health Safety Hygiene
234.68
317
Printing Postage Stationery Computer Supp
290.78
181
Subscriptions/Web Site/Localgiving
146.00
0
Training (inc. books & publications)* Covid10 cancelled
89.46		 450.00
324.14
0.00
41.30
1005.09
287.50
2500.41
1160.00
0.00
114.40
0.00
14820.00
7.00
0.00
0.00
234.68
290.78
146.00
89.46

18755
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
7199.00
14271.76		 21470.76
-4472
NET INCOME
0.00
495.06
15272
FUNDS b/f
10799.60		 1095.06
10799.60
10800
TOTAL FUNDS c/f
0.00
11294.66		 11894.66
Accounts have been prepared on a Receipts & Payments basis
BALANCES
Community Account
Business Saver 492
Business Saver 044
Cash
Petty Cash held at Eastfield
Unpresented cheques
TOTAL		 5748.76
148.14
5204.03
121.73
72
600
TOTAL 11894.66

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WOODSIDE FARM STABLES RIDING FOR THE DISABLED Charity 1074298 Final STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY 5 Months April to August 2021

INCOME
Restricted
Specific
WOODSIDE
General
Restricted
Bank Interest
0.13
Grants & Donations
Made by Sport (Sport England)
2021
Anonymous/General/Farrier disc. (inc. Gift Aided)
1565.94
Sir John Eastwood Foundation
5000.00
Thomas Farr Charity
2000
Sutton Freemasons Non-Masonic Charity
Fundraising:Raffles; Boxes; Change
457.06
Gift Aid: HMRC reclaimed
889.03
Riding Donations inc. Gift Aided
1502.00		 TOTAL
0.13
2021.00
1565.94
5000.00
2000.00
0.00
457.06
889.03
1502.00

TOTAL INCOME
4021.00
9414.16		 13435.16
EXPENDITURE
Affiliation & Banded Insurance
381.00
Insurance (Lift all risk)
280.00
Achievement Awards/Badges/Certs/Trophies
Fundraising Costs
Equipment
35.99
Equine Transport and Passport costs
Veterinary/Dentist/Physio/Wormers/Clipping
929.40
Farrier
615.00
Volunteer Travel Expenses
Volunteer Support DBS Checks
41.60
Eastfield Livery (5) 5 months (inclusive charge)
1000.00
5175.00
Repairs & Maintenance
Room Hire
Miscellaneous
Health Safety Hygiene
14.99
Printing Postage Stationery Computer Supp
Subscriptions/Web Site/Localgiving
50.00		 381.00
280.00
0.00
0.00
35.99
0.00
929.40
615.00
0.00
41.60
6175.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
14.99
0.00
50.00

TOTAL EXPENDITURE
1615.00
6907.98		 8522.98
NET INCOME
2406.00
2506.18
FUNDS b/f
11894.66		 4912.18
11894.66
TOTAL FUNDS transferred to Greenwood RDA
2406.00
14400.84		 16806.84
Accounts have been prepared on a Receipts & Payments basis
BALANCES
Community Account
Cash
Petty Cash held at Eastfield
Business Saver 44
Business Saver 492
Unpresented cheques		 11294.95
22.18
132.41
5204.16
153.14
TOTAL taken forward to the new CIO Greenwood RDA Charity 1195708 16806.84

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GREENWOOD RIDING FOR THE DISABLED (CIO) Registered Charity 1195708 Initial STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY 7 Months September to March 2022

INCOME
Restricted
Specific
GREENWOOD
General
Restricted
Bank Interest
0.13
Grants & Donations
Anonymous/General/Farrier disc. (inc. Gift Aided)
712.95
RDA UK (towards new horse) PPL
3,500
Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation
1,614
Fundraising:Raffles; Boxes; Change; Easyfundraising
18.14
Gift Aid: HMRC reclaimed
0.00
Riding Donations inc. Gift Aided
2230.00		 TOTAL
0.13
712.95
3500.00
1614.00
18.14
0.00
2230.00

TOTAL INCOME
5114.00
2961.22		 8075.22
EXPENDITURE
Affiliation & Banded Insurance (due April 2022)
0.00
Insurance (Lift all risk) due 2022
0.00
Fundraising Costs
Equipment
286.97
Veterinary/Dentist/Physio/Wormers/Clipping
794.98
Farrier
635.00
Volunteer Travel Expenses
144.00
Volunteer Support(inc.DBS Checks)
73.95
Eastfield Livery 7 months (inclusive charge)
9880.00
Supplementary Feed
48.20
Repairs & Maintenance (saddles)
85.00
Health Safety Hygiene
14.99
Horse Hire costs
95.00
Printing Postage Stationery Computer Supp
237.60
Subscriptions/Web Site/Localgiving
96.00		 0.00
0.00
0.00
286.97
794.98
635.00
144.00
73.95
9880.00
48.20
85.00
14.99
95.00
237.60
96.00

TOTAL EXPENDITURE
0.00
12391.69		 12391.69
NET INCOME
5114.00
-9430.47
FUNDS b/f
16806.84		 -4316.47
16806.84
TOTAL FUNDS c/f
5114.00
7376.37		 12490.37

Please Note: This report and the accounts cover the 12-month period ending March 2021. extended until August 2021 to cover the final 5 months under the banner of Woodside RDA. And until March 2022 showing the initial 7 months for the new Charity. Because of the problems experienced in establishing new bank accounts we retained the Woodside bank account beyond August 2021 to bridge the delay in establishing an account in the name of Greenwood. All was made clear to our supporters. The accounts will eventually be amalgamated into the one Greenwood account as soon as the Woodside RDA can be officially closed.

Some news items in the report have been included because of their topicality. They may have breached the year-end date-line but are considered more relevant to this report than the next one. The resulting income or expenditure may well appear in next year’s accounts having been received or spent after the end of the accounting period.

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GREENWOOD RIDING FOR THE DISABLED (CIO) Registered Charity 1195708 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 7 months ended March, 2022

BANK AND CASH BALANCES

BANK AND CASH BALANCES
Woodside Co-op Community Plus Account
Greenwood Co-op Community Plus
Account
Cash
Eastfield PettyCash		 8698.42
3670
104.54
17.41
TOTAL BANK/CASH
Less CURRENT LIABILITIES
Total Assets as at 31st March		 £12,490.37
0
£12,490.37

Notes to the Accounts: The Accounts across the closure of Woodside Farm Stables RDA accounts and the inauguration of Greenwood RDA in September 2021 have been prepared on a Receipts & Payments basis. Restricted Donations define those donations given on the strict understanding that the money will be used solely for the defined project or for the benefit of the Greenwood Charity as designated by the Trustees.

STATEMENT ON RESERVES - Bank and Cash – Based on predicted plans for the future and carried forward to financial year commencing 1[st] April 2022

We are always working towards having sufficient funds in reserve to ensure the feed and keep of our horses; replacing ponies due to retire; and setting aside sufficient care funds for ponies no longer working. In the table below we have estimated the amounts we need to implement our plans for another horse and defined those funds with specific restrictions. We have no free reserves and need to raise sufficient funds to meet the expected shortfall to be sure of achieving our goals.

RDA Membership & Insurance
Lift Maintenance & Insurance
Restricted Contingency Reserves
Horses' keep x 12 (inc. provision for
extra horse)
Farrier for the year ahead
Worm Count Programme
Emergency Veterinary contingency
Restricted Grant money for specifics
TOTAL BUDGETED FOR PURPOSE
SHORTFALL
Free Reserves		 460
500
19,769
1,200
455
2,500
5,114
29,998
-17508
0
£12,490
TOTAL £12,490

Further support from the Sir John Eastwood Foundation is promised

Winifred Pritchett

Greenwood RDA Treasurer/Secretary Independent Examiner

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NOTES to the Accounts

The Accounts have been prepared on a Receipts & Payments basis. Receipts & Payment Accounts contain a summary of money received and money spent during the period and a list of assets and any liabilities at the end of the period. Usually, cash received and cash spent will include transactions through bank accounts and cash in hand. Restricted Donations define those donations given to a Charity subject to specific restrictions set by the donor but still within the general objects of the charity.

In addition to funds with specific restrictions, general donations are accepted by this Charity always on the strict understanding that the money will be used solely for the benefit of the Charity as designated by the Trustees. Our Grant Funders expect that any residual amounts not spent for purpose shall be returned and our accounting processes reflect that requirement. We have no FREE RESERVES. The accounts continue to fall below the benchmark levels requiring a mandatory and formal external scrutiny. But in accordance with our ongoing commitment to good practice and financial management, an independent examination is carried out on a pro bono basis.

Trustees’ or Related Party Remuneration:

During this period no expenses were incurred and reimbursed to Trustees or anyone perceived as having a related interest. Everyone involved with the Charity is a Volunteer – we have no employees.

Charity Management: The Charity applies a diverse range of operating policies in delivering its objectives and has an ongoing rotation of policy reviews by the Trustees.

The Charity in its new format continues to be committed to clear integrity in all its activities, particularly how we use the money you donate.

In support of this declaration of intent the Charity has retained registration with the FUNDRAISING REGULATOR and is guided by the Code of Fundraising Practice which can be viewed in full on the FR website.

This Charity has networking links with local Councils for Voluntary Services and the wider Voluntary Sector in Nottinghamshire. We are members of the NCVO; and are also registered for Gift Aid.

Woodside now Greenwood is affiliated to the Riding for the Disabled Association incorporating Carriage Driving, which is registered under Charity No. 244108 and a Company Limited by Guarantee No. 5010395. Their current President is H.R.H. The Princess Royal, KG, KT, GCVO, QSO

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THANK-YOU to all our SUPPORTERS

To everyone who has applied Giftaid to their donations And to our amazing team of committed VOLUNTEERS

Sir John Eastwood Foundation

The Thomas Farr Charity

Debbie Richardson Master Saddler & Qualified Saddle Fitter 07787 532601 https://www.djrichardson.net/

ANDY WELCH

Blacksmith and Registered Farrier 112 Annesley Road, Hucknall, Notts NG15 7DD  0115 964 0412 Mobile: 07850 789832

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