Oban and Lorn Riding for the Disabled Group
Also known as: Oban RDA
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC028649
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- Nov. 4, 1998
- Legal form
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Address
- Address
- Polvinister Farm
Polvinister Road
Oban
Argyll
PA34 5TN
Contact
- Website
obanandlornrda.co.uk
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'
The organisation’s purpose is provide disabled people with the opportunity to ride and/or participate in equine related activities to benefit their health and wellbeing in the Argyll area. Riding and equine related activities provide a rare opportunity for mentally and physically disabled persons to participate in outdoor physical activity. Our sessions are open to anyone irrespective of age or disability, provided they can, with help, mount a horse and stay mounted. That said, we do also provide horse care and grooming opportunities for anyone unable to unwilling to mount a horse. Bi-weekly riding sessions are held from March to October at Achnalarig Stables, in Oban. The Group currently has capacity for 12 participants per session. In order that sessions are run safely and with appropriate support for the participants, a minimum of 12 volunteers are required for each session to provide lead rein and side-walking support.
Beneficiaries: 'People with disabilities or health problems'
Objectives: To promote the objects of the riding for the Disabled Association incorporating Carriage Driving a charity registered under Charity Number 244108 ('the Association') by providing disabled people with the opportunity to ride and/or to carriage drive to benefit thier health and well being in the Oban and Lorn area.
Geography
- Main operating location
- Argyll And Bute
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £2,393 | £3,740 |
| March 31, 2024 | £1,265 | £7,428 |
| March 31, 2023 | £2,777 | £2,908 |
| March 31, 2022 | £4,170 | £6,070 |
| March 31, 2021 | £3,426 | £6,470 |