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Leader Live
29-04-2025
- General
- Leader Live
Financial crisis at Clwyd Special Riding Centre near Wrexham
Sam Rowlands has joined the call for immediate help with saving Clwyd Special Riding Centre. Clwyd Special Riding Centre, based at Llanfynydd, near Wexham, is facing a critical financial shortfall. The charity has annual running costs of £365,000 per year and urgently needs to raise funds to remain open after May 1. The centre supports a wide range of therapeutic activities, including hippotherapy (physio on horseback), mechanical horse therapy, Changing Lives Through Horses Programme, Equine Assisted Learning, and Riding for the Disabled (RDA) sessions. Read more: They have launched a Crowdfunder, which at the point of writing had raised almost £70,000, but more support is needed to hit the £365,000 target. If the target isn't met, donations will be returned. Sam Rowlands MS said: "The Clwyd Special Riding Centre is a wonderful charity, which has supported countless individuals over the last 43 years. "The centre is now facing an unprecedented financial challenge, and it's not for a lack of trying on their part. "I would encourage everyone to get behind the centre and support them so they can stay open, and continue to support people for decades to come." • To donate online, visit:
Wales Online
26-04-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
North Wales riding centre says will close in days unless emergency funds are secured
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A riding centre says it will close in days if it does not secure emergency funds. Clwyd Special Riding Centre, a charity based in Llanfynydd, near Wrexham, has announced that it faces potential closure on May 1. They said that despite "tireless efforts" behind the scenes - including cost-cutting, grant applications, and partnership outreach - the Centre is now facing a critical financial shortfall. With annual running costs of £365,000, the team is urgently seeking pledges and donations to stay open. 'For 43 years, this Centre has changed lives,' says trustee Victoria Everall, daughter of the Centre's founder. 'We are not giving up. We're launching a final, united push to rally support and secure the Centre's future.' Clwyd Special Riding Centre is a registered charity offering life-changing equine-assisted therapy to children and adults with a wide range of disabilities and additional needs, including mental health and well-being - helping to build confidence, connection, and independence. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox The Centre supports a wide range of therapeutic activities, including hippotherapy (physio on horseback), mechanical horse therapy, Changing Lives Through Horses Programme, Equine Assisted Learning, and Riding for the Disabled (RDA) sessions. 'We're not just asking for charity in the commercial sense. We're asking you to believe in what we do – and to continue to stand with us today,' said Centre Managers Caroline Dingwall and Sophia Greenwell. 'A one-off gift, a corporate pledge or an introduction to someone who can help - every action counts.' To galvanise support, the Centre has launched a Crowdfunder. - which has so far raised over £40,000. The charity said: "If we don't reach our target of £365,000 your money is safe and will be returned to you by Crowdfunder."
North Wales Live
26-04-2025
- General
- North Wales Live
North Wales riding centre says will close in days unless emergency funds are secured
A riding centre says it will close in days if it does not secure emergency funds. Clwyd Special Riding Centre, a charity based in Llanfynydd, near Wrexham, has announced that it faces potential closure on May 1. They said that despite "tireless efforts" behind the scenes - including cost-cutting, grant applications, and partnership outreach - the Centre is now facing a critical financial shortfall. With annual running costs of £365,000, the team is urgently seeking pledges and donations to stay open. 'For 43 years, this Centre has changed lives,' says trustee Victoria Everall, daughter of the Centre's founder. 'We are not giving up. We're launching a final, united push to rally support and secure the Centre's future.' Clwyd Special Riding Centre is a registered charity offering life-changing equine-assisted therapy to children and adults with a wide range of disabilities and additional needs, including mental health and well-being - helping to build confidence, connection, and independence. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox The Centre supports a wide range of therapeutic activities, including hippotherapy (physio on horseback), mechanical horse therapy, Changing Lives Through Horses Programme, Equine Assisted Learning, and Riding for the Disabled (RDA) sessions. 'We're not just asking for charity in the commercial sense. We're asking you to believe in what we do – and to continue to stand with us today,' said Centre Managers Caroline Dingwall and Sophia Greenwell. 'A one-off gift, a corporate pledge or an introduction to someone who can help - every action counts.' To galvanise support, the Centre has launched a Crowdfunder. - which has so far raised over £40,000. The charity said: "If we don't reach our target of £365,000 your money is safe and will be returned to you by Crowdfunder." Clwyd Special Riding Centre will still hold its planned Open Day on Monday April 28 10:30am – 4:30pm - renamed 'Save our Centre Day'- and is inviting the public to meet the team, the horses, and the community that make the Centre so special as well as witness the impact of its work first-hand.
Leader Live
25-04-2025
- Business
- Leader Live
North Wales charity launch Crowdfunder appeal to save centre
Despite tireless efforts behind the scenes - including cost-cutting, grant applications, and partnership outreach - Clwyd Special Riding Centre, based in Llanfynydd, near Wexham, is facing a critical financial shortfall. With annual running costs of £365,000, the team is urgently seeking pledges and donations to stay open. "For 43 years, this centre has changed lives," says trustee Victoria Everall, daughter of the centre's founder. "We are not giving up. We're launching a final, united push to rally support and secure the centre's future." Read more: Clwyd Special Riding Centre is a registered charity offering life-changing equine-assisted therapy to children and adults with a wide range of disabilities and additional needs, including mental health and wellbeing - helping to build confidence, connection, and independence. The centre supports a wide range of therapeutic activities, including hippotherapy (physio on horseback), mechanical horse therapy, Changing Lives Through Horses Programme, Equine Assisted Learning, and Riding for the Disabled (RDA) sessions. Centre managers Caroline Dingwall and Sophia Greenwell said: "We're not just asking for charity in the commercial sense. We're asking you to believe in what we do - and to continue to stand with us today. "A one-off gift, a corporate pledge or an introduction to someone who can help - every action counts." To galvanise support, the centre has launched a Crowdfunder, which you can visit here: Read more: Caroline and Sophia added: "This is an 'all or nothing' appeal. In other words, if we do not reach our target of £365,000 the centre will close on May 1, and you will receive your funds back directly from Crowdfunder. We do not want donations to go into a big black hole and in six months' time be in the same situation. It is literally a now or never situation. "If we don't reach our target of £365,000 your money is safe and will be returned to you by Crowdfunder." • Clwyd Special Riding Centre will still hold its planned open day on Monday, April 28, from 10.30am-4.30pm - renamed Save Our Centre Day - and is inviting the public to meet the team, the horses, and the community that make the centre so special, as well as witness the impact of its work first-hand.
