# ARC Hippotherapy (SCIO)

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC046528
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** May 5, 2016
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC046528


## Contact

- **Address:** 68 North Deeside Road, Bieldside, Aberdeen
- **Postcode:** AB15 9DT
- **Website:** www.archippotherapy.com



## 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:** Working with children and adults with disabilities, ARC Hippotherapy provides specialised physiotherapy through equine movement.  Hippotherapy involves a specially trained physiotherapist who works with the horse as a 'live' treatment tool. The movement of the horse supports the attainment of individualized treatment goals. This therapy can elicit positive changes in children and adults who present with cognitive, motor, and/or psychosocial disabilities.

**Beneficiaries:** 'People with disabilities or health problems','Other charities or voluntary bodies'

**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 (lithe Company') by providing disabled people with the opportunity to ride and/or to carriage drive to benefit their health and wellbeing in the Aberdeen area.





## Geography

- **Main operating location:** Aberdeen
- **Geographical spread:** A specific local point, community or neighbourhood



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | £6529 | £11095 |  -  | 0 | [PDF](/sc/SC046528/files/2025-05-31-accounts.pdf) (1.6 MB) |
| May 31, 2024 | £5392 | £10905 |  -  |  -  |  |
| May 31, 2023 | £4293 | £4887 |  -  |  -  |  |
| May 31, 2022 | £3803 | £5772 |  -  |  -  |  |
| May 31, 2021 | £2991 | £3232 |  -  |  -  |  |