Tesco Hemel Hempstead has provided a £1,500 grant to Gaddesden Place Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) to support therapeutic horse-riding sessions for disabled children and young people. The funding aims to improve physical and emotional wellbeing, build confidence, and create an inclusive and supportive environment for riders. The grant is part of Tesco’s Stronger Starts campaign, an £8 million grant programme in partnership with Groundwork UK.
Trisha Glenister, community champion at Tesco Hemel Hempstead, expressed excitement in supporting the local charity, highlighting the invaluable opportunities Gaddesden Place RDA provides for children to thrive. The donation is expected to make a real difference in the lives of disabled riders. Sarah Reid, chair of Gaddesden Place RDA, expressed gratitude for the donation, emphasizing the vital role it will play in enabling the essential work of the association with a focus on their motto: ‘It’s what you can do that counts.’
The grant from Tesco Hemel Hempstead to Gaddesden Place RDA underscores the importance of community support for organizations that provide therapeutic services for disabled individuals. The funding will help RDA continue its mission of improving the physical and emotional wellbeing of young people through horse-riding sessions, ultimately contributing to building confidence and creating an inclusive environment for disabled riders.
