# RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION INCORPORATING CARRIAGE DRIVING

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 244108
- **Other names:** RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION, R D A, RDA
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Nov. 18, 1965
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=244108


## Contact

- **Address:** c/o Veale Wasbrough Vizards LLP, Narrow Quay House, Narrow Quay, Bristol
- **Postcode:** BS1 4QA
- **Phone:** 01926492915
- **Email:** info@rda.org.uk
- **Website:** www.rda.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** The objects of the Charity (Objects) are to benefit the health and wellbeing of disabled people through the opportunity to ride and/or carriage drive, and be involved with related equine activities including equine assisted services.

**Activities:** RDA is dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities, through the provision of opportunities for riding and/or carriage driving by 500 Member Groups, the charity enables people to improve their health and wellbeing, or to achieve their goals by riding and carriage driving.  The National body promotes, supports and advises member Groups

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, Amateur Sport
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies



## Areas of operation

- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £3924523 | £2944586 | £7796818 | 37 |
| March 31, 2024 | £2404971 | £2722110 | £6974748 | 37 |
| March 31, 2023 | £2365301 | £2499918 | £7197632 | 35 |
| March 31, 2022 | £2246775 | £1966668 | £7847539 | 33 |
| March 31, 2021 | £2273118 | £1653645 | £7449406 | 32 |



## Trustees

- **Helena Vega Lozano** (Chair) — appointed Aug. 1, 2023
- Barbara Jane Manson — appointed June 28, 2023
- Elaine Susan Orton OBE — appointed March 7, 2023
- Kelly Barnes — appointed Nov. 4, 2024
- LINDSAY HARTING CORREA — appointed March 28, 2018
- Paul Maynard — appointed Nov. 4, 2024
- Rachel Vaughan-Johns — appointed March 30, 2023
- Rosie Scott-Ward — appointed Nov. 4, 2024
- Simon William Bragg — appointed March 7, 2023