Gather and graze for good

Ride High children’s charity has launched a new fundraising campaign "Gather and graze for good" to increase support of its vital work which uses horses to transform the lives of children in need.

We are calling on all those who share our passion for horses to gather their friends and neigh-bours (humans and horses) together this summer to graze on some delicious treats and raise funds for a very worthy cause.

We are hoping to raise £5,000 through our Gather and graze for good campaign. This would fund sessions with the horses for 20 children from our waiting list for a whole term - such an opportunity will make a huge difference to their lives.

About Ride High

Ride High is a charity using horses to transform the lives of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable children and young people in Milton Keynes. We effect lasting change in their attitude, self-confidence and life prospects so they become happy young people who are positively engaged in the outside world.

Children aged 8-18 years are referred to us on an individual basis by professionals so we can prioritise those most in need of our help. Each of them faces challenges that make everyday life a struggle. Many have suffered neglect, abuse and/or trauma which has led to mental health challenges including anxiety, depression and self-harm.

Up to 120 children come to our home in Milton Keynes for 2.5 hours every week for 3-12 months. They follow a programme of structured learning which includes riding and caring for the horses and associated educational and creative projects in our clubroom and garden. Our unique programme empowers our members to develop new skills, to increase their confidence and self-esteem and to build greater resilience to change negative mindsets and challenging behaviours.

How to take part in Gather and graze for good

For more information and to receive a fundraising guide please visit: https://www.ridehigh.org/gg4g

How to make a donation

For hosts:

If you hosted your own gathering you can donate the funds you collect to Ride High through this central campaign page. Alternatively you can create your own fundraising page on Go fund me for your guests to donate to. You can generate a URL or QR code for either page and include it on your posters and invitations or share online. Remember there is a prize for the "Host who raises the most"*.

For guests of a gathering:

If you attended a gathering your host will let you know how they'd prefer to receive your donation for Ride High.

*Only those donations that a host pays to Ride High through this central campaign page or their own Go fund me fundraising page will count towards the "Host who raises the most" competition.

Thank you to everyone who supports our campaign. Your efforts will make a such a positive difference to the lives of children in need.