# Shiresmill Therapy Riding Centre

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC028672
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** Nov. 18, 1998
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC028672


## Contact

- **Address:** Shiresmill Therapy Riding Centre, By Blairhall, Dunfermline, Fife
- **Postcode:** KY12 8ER
- **Website:** www.Shiresmill.org



## Activities

**Activities:** 'It carries out activities or services itself'

**Purposes:** 'the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

**What the charity does:** We provide both therapeutic riding and other equine related sessions to people of all ages and abilities with additional support needs. Physically riding can affect balance, posture, coordination and muscle control. The benefits of therapeutic riding are well documented, but increasingly the addition of equine facilitated ground sessions have enabled a closer connection with the horse on the ground. There is increasing evidence of the huge impact that working with the horse solely on the ground can have.  These are quiet sessions encouraging the participant to create their own relationship with the horse.  These sessions may also include walking with the horse, taking control of his movements negotiating a circuit or it may just be stroking, grooming or massaging him as he stands.  It is very empowering to feel at one with such a big animal, but also to realise that like us, they need trust. love and routine. This is an option prior to riding or as a standalone alternative.

**Objectives:** The organisation's purpose is to promote the objects of the Riding for the Disabled Association incorporating Carriage Driving (Company No 5010395) a charity registered under Charity Number SC039473 ('the Company') by providing people with additional support needs the opportunity to ride and/or to carriage drive to benefit their health and wellbeing in the Fife and Clackmanannshire area.





## Areas of operation

- **Main operating location:** Fife
- **Geographical spread:** More than one local authority area in Scotland



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £39855 | £47040 |  -  | 0 | [PDF](/sc/SC028672/files/2025-03-31-accounts.pdf) (833.4 KB) |
| March 31, 2024 | £54496 | £58510 |  -  |  -  |  |
| March 31, 2023 | £54969 | £37968 |  -  |  -  |  |
| March 31, 2022 | £34979 | £32396 |  -  |  -  |  |
| March 31, 2021 | £19644 | £20038 |  -  |  -  |  |