# WEST LOTHIAN RIDING FOR THE DISABLED

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC049451
- **Known as:** WEST LOTHIAN RDA
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** July 17, 2019
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC049451


## Contact

- **Address:** 11 Murieston Drive, Livingston
- **Postcode:** EH54 9AU
- **Website:** www.westlothianrda.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:** West Lothian RDA is part of a network of approximately 400 groups in the UK that offer therapeutic riding sessions for adults and young people with physical and/or learning difficulties. Our activities focus on working with horses, which provides benefits such as freedom of movement, confidence-building, and life-enhancing therapy. Participants experience improvements in muscle strength, balance, and motor skills in an outdoor environment. The RDA's inclusive environment caters to participants of all abilities, with coaches and support teams ensuring individual goals are met during sessions. Our season runs from April to October, with 10 weekly sessions lasting 30 minutes each. As a member of the National Riding for the Disabled Association, West Lothian RDA operates as an independent charity regulated by OSCR






## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £53183 | £56777 | — | 0 |
| March 31, 2024 | £45574 | £45332 | — | 0 |
| March 31, 2023 | £34454 | £29807 | — | 0 |
| March 31, 2022 | £29746 | £41924 | — | 0 |
| March 31, 2021 | £4131 | £19263 | — | 0 |