Fund Raising

The group depends on an unpaid team of about 60 volunteer helpers and local vets and certain suppliers are generous in their support. Nevertheless, annual operating costs are about £25,000 per annum and provision has to be made for the periodic replacement of ponies and renewal of equipment and yard facilities. In common with other, larger RDA groups Wyfold is finding the increasing bureaucratic regime for charities demanding of time and the trustees have recently appointed a part-time yard manager.

The group receives no fees, state aid or other funding and is entirely dependent on donations and fund raising events. Our fund raising team works hard throughout the year, organising events to raise much needed funds. We produce a range of Christmas cards and notelets; all proceeds from the sales go towards our running costs. These are available to buy from any Wyfold Group member, some local outlets or contact us to place an order.

We run an "Adopt a Pony" scheme suitable for families and individuals. In addition we are also grateful to local companies and other organisations for their corporate support. If you are able to make a donation to Wyfold RDA, please download the form here and send it with your cheque.