I know I've made it hard by running for two charities this year but they are both worthy causes, and both need funding. Although many donate to the Riding for the Disabled Association in general, each individual group then has to fund themselves.

If you are unsure of which group to donate to, or do not have an emotional tie to one of the other, I would ask you to please split your donation in half and give half of your sponsorship to each.

Thank you

Penniwells Group

As with all RDA groups Penniwells has to fund it's running costs in terms of donations, grants etc


Facts about Penniwells funds



  • It costs more than £160,000 every year to run
  • £90,000 every year has to be raised through fund raising & donations
  • We receive NO direct funding from the Government or RDA National Office
  • Feeding the ponies costs £1500 every month
  • Farrier costs £800 every 6 weeks
  • Staff costs – without our qualified staff in place the first class service could not be provided

Here are a few of the monetary facts regarding the running of Penniwells
  • It costs £3500 to remain open each week
  • Yet only £70, 000 of this is bought in from the riding sessions, in order to try and keep the costs of the lessons down.
  • It terms of yearly costs for certain items for all the horses:
  • £8200 for hay and feed
  • £7700 for the farrier
  • £4600 for Bedding
  • £7200 for the RVC
  • £850 for the saddler
  • £850 for the physio
  • £600 for the dentist

To help Penniwells out could you?
  • Pick Penniwells RDA as your Charity of the Year
  • Organise a Jeans for Genes days
  • Run a stall or table top sale
  • Volunteer at The Centre on a regular basis – Minimum age 13yrs
  • Hold a fund raising event
  • Take part in Sponsored Walks, Swims, Treks, Marathons
  • Join the Penniwells’ Fundraising Team to help organise events throughout the year
  • Adopt or sponsor a pony

Friends of Penniwells
Please support Penniwells RDA by joining FOP – You will be kept up to date with the latest news, events & adventures! Anyone can join – Riders, volunteers & supporters for £15.00 per year

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