Thank you for your support in 2024!

Wow what a whirlwind of a year 2024 has been!  You only have to look at our social media posts to see how busy we have all been this year and what we have achieved.

It’s not been without its challenges.  Like all charities, CSRC has been faced with the cost-of-living crisis, of having to battle head on through storms and repair the damage left behind. It’s thanks to the passion and determination shown by our staff, trustees and volunteers that helps to make sure the Centre’s gates are forever open to welcome those who turn to us.

Fundraising gets harder as people carefully manage their own finances, but despite that, we are constantly taken aback by the extraordinary generosity of our supporters and corporate partners. For that we give our heartfelt thanks to you all.

We would like to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU to everyone involved in the Centre, and to wish you and your families a very merry Christmas.

Here’s just some of the highlights from 2024…

  • CSRC remains an approved RDA and BHS Centre – attaining ‘Highly Commended’ at the BHS inspection.

  • Welcomed new Coaches and a new Carriage Driving Team.

  • We said goodbye to some staff members and welcomed in new.

  • Introduced new horses and retired some.

  • Introduced new riding sessions for independent riders with additional needs.

  • Increased the number of Mechanical Horse and BHS Changing Lives Through Horses sessions.

  • Welcomed RDA Residential Holidays.

  • Hosted educational courses, the RDA NW Regional Qualifiers, and BD & Para Dressage clinics.

  • Competed at RDA National and para-dressage competitions.

  • Welcomed nine corporate volunteering groups.

  • Built new partnerships with local companies and like-minded charities.

  • Welcomed VIP visitors to the Centre, including the new CEO for RDA, Michael Bishop.

  • Ran six key fundraising/community events.

  • Watched former CSRC rider, Georgia Wilson succeed at the Paralympics.

  • Celebrated our amazing army of volunteers, with several receiving external awards for their dedication to volunteering.

  • Attended local events, featured in publications, and the Isle of Man RDA video shown at the London International Horse Show.

  • Launched a new website…phew!