Hesslewood Charitable Causes Fund, the charitable arm of Brooklands Property Holdings, is pleased to announce the near completion of a new riding arena roof for North Ferriby Riding for the Disabled (RDA), a project that has been made possible by the generous support of local businesses and individuals.
The riding arena’s new all-weather roof will allow North Ferriby RDA to continue providing vital therapeutic riding lessons to people with disabilities, regardless of the weather. The charity offers a range of programs that help riders improve their physical and mental well-being. This new facility will ensure these programs can continue year-round.
“We are delighted to have been able to support North Ferriby RDA with this project,” said Debbie Barbor, one of the founders of Hesslewood Charitable Causes Fund. “We were so impressed by the work that they do, and we knew that this new roof would make a real difference to the lives of their riders.”
This project is a testament to the power of community. Local businesses, organisations, grant providers, and individuals, have donated time, money, expertise, equipment, and materials. The project has been match-funded by the Government via the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and the Rural England Prosperity Fund. The 2024 Classic Cars at Hesslewood event was also a resounding success, with members of the public and participants rallying to support the cause.
On Friday 29th November, now that the arena roof is near to completion, the charity hosted some of those involved in the ‘Raise the Roof’ project to show supporters the progress made and the impact it will have. Georgia Edwards, a representative of North Ferriby RDA spoke about the fantastic work the charity has been able to do through fundraising, but that it had never been quite enough to fund a weatherproof arena, which is at the core of being able to operate and provide support to those they serve all year round.
Georgia said: “It was in the summer of 2023 that this all changed and Debbie, from Hesslewood Charitable Causes Fund, came along and asked if they could grant us one wish. Our one wish would always be to have a weatherproof riding arena, but we knew this was a big ask. Luckily for us, no ask or project is too big for Hesslewood, or Debbie, and that’s why we are stood here today”.
Hesslewood Charitable Causes Fund and Brooklands Property Holdings are proud to have played a key role in this transformative project and thank everyone who contributed to its success.