2023-03-31-annual-report

TRusfEES ANNUAL REPORT BANGOR GROUP RIDING FOR THE DISABLED l April 2022-31 March 2023 CHARrrY NUMBER NIC104618 The Charity exists to provide Therapeutic Riding and associated actiVit￿S to children with special needs in the Bangor area. The principal add￿55 of the charity is clo Roseanne Amos, 31 Old Quay Road, Holywood, Co Down BT180AL The group met on Wednesdays during school term time approximatsly 14 times during the year. All activities were for pupils of Clifton Special School. Bangor. During the year we took on up to 8children and provided them with the opportunity to learn to ride. As Usual the children seemed to tske enormous benefrt from these se55ions and even those who were reluctant at the outset enjoyed the experience. We hire facilities and ponies from Birr House. Bangor and are well supported by them. We are charged £IO.(X) per pony per hour. The other key cost is insurance. All instructors and volunteers are unpaid. Our primary sources of income came from fundraising activities as detsiled in the accounts which have been submitted. The Public Benefft provided by Bangor RDA Gmup is hard to measure in concrete ternis but we do see improvements in the confidence and self assurance of the children once they become accustomed to the exercise. We certainly see improved physical benefits in tem)s of the children's balance, core strength and coordination. We make every effort to ensure that the sessions are conducted safely by using sustably qualified instructors and trained volunteers. All go through an enhanced Access Nl check as well as providing two references and we have an annualty reviewed safeguarding policy. We always have a qualified First Alder in attendance. We consider that we have had regard for the Commission's guidance on public benefit and have fulfilled our obligations in this respect. Signed Roseanne Amos Trustee Other Trustees in the period were . Sharon Beck. Hilary Jones and Shiona 8eatty.