It costs around £300,000 a year to provide riding and carriage driving for our participants and to maintain our facilities. We heavily subsidise fees so that participants can afford their sessions. This means that donations, grants and gifts which help to subsidise our work are incredibly important.
We are currently generously supported by the National Lottery Community Fund, and whilst this funding is guaranteed until 2026/27, it then tapers down dramatically, ceasing at the end of March 2029.
We regularly apply to grant making trusts, hold fundraising events and hire-out our facilities when these are not being used by the charity. We also welcome donations and legacies from individuals and organisations.
A big thank you to all our generous supporters, donors and fundraisers who help to raise the money needed to continue our work and enable our riders and drivers to benefit from their weekly sessions. Our Benefits of Riding page explains what can be achieved with the help of your donations.
Donating could not be easier
Online Giving
You can donate quickly and easily by using the Donate with JustGiving button on the website.
Regular Giving
If you would like to make a regular gift, please email your name and address to info@barrowfarmrda.org.uk and we will provide our bank details.
Gift Aid
If you are a UK tax payer, you can increase the value of your donation at no extra cost to you. Complete our Barrow Farm Gift Aid Form and we will be able to claim back the tax you have paid on your donation, so a £10 donation would actually be worth £12.50.
Cheques
If you would rather send a cheque, please make it payable to Barrow Farm RDA and send it to:
The Office, Barrow Farm RDA, Blackmore Road, Highwood, Chelmsford, Essex. CM1 3QR
A Legacy in your Will
Many of us support charities in our lifetime, so why wouldn’t we help them when we die? After making provision for your loved ones in your will, you can give a gift to your favourite charity. If you can make a gift to Barrow Farm RDA, please give our details to your solicitor, or the person who is drafting your will:
Barrow Farm RDA, Blackmore Road, Highwood, Chelmsford, Essex. CM1 3QR
Registered Charity Number: 1139280
Organising a Fundraising Event
Are you a member of a local youth group, at a local school, scout group, golf club, round table, or other local community group and would like to organise a fund raising event for us? We can come and talk to your group if you are interested in finding out more about us. Please call us on 01277 822927 or email us on info@barrowfarmrda.org.uk to discuss your ideas and plans. You can find our fundraising pages on Just Giving.