Ward Gethin Archer reins in cash for West Norfolk horse riding charity
Staff from Ward Gethin Archer have given West Norfolk Riding for the Disabled Association a fundraising "leg up".
Colleagues from the firm of solicitors went along to Downham’s carnival and fun day, when they raised £113 with a tombola stall. Ward Gethin Archer then rounded up the figure themselves to donate a total of £200 to the charity.
Rosie O'Grady, chairwoman at the RDA's base, the Magpie Centre at Wallington Hall, said: “We rely entirely on voluntary help, as well as donations and legacies to deliver our services and are eternally grateful for the generous support from the staff at Ward Gethin Archer.
“With the donations we receive, we are able to run activities such as riding and carriage driving to all age groups and, wherever possible, to people with any disability.”
West Norfolk RDA has been operating at the Magpie Centre for over 30 years and gives more than 130 riding and carriage driving lessons a week to people of all ages and abilities, supported by over 60 volunteers who help in lessons, with the ponies, field maintenance and fundraising.
Director and residential conveyancer at Ward Gethin Archer's Downham office, Adrian Long said: “As a company with an office based in Downham, we are really pleased to be able to help in any way we can those less fortunate in our own local community.
“Anyone with a physical or learning disability, no matter how young or old can really benefit from time spent with the Magpie Centre’s horses or ponies, by building up core muscles or simply gaining more confidence.”
As a small independent charity, the Magpie Centre is dependent on donations and volunteers from the local community who give their time in many different ways.
Rosie O' Grady, said: “We always need volunteers who can spare a few hours each week to help us to continue to make a real difference to the lives of the riders and carriage drivers who use our centre.”
Anyone wishing to volunteer or make a donation are being asked to ring the centre on 01553 810202 or email magpiecentrewnrda@hotmail.co.uk.
Pictured, from left, are Adrian Long, Lisa Birrell, Rosie O’Grady (Magpie Centre), Andrea Holland, Pamela Chapman, Rosie Herbert and Danielle Blanchard.
