Charlton Park RDA

Riding Towards Independence – Charlton Park RDA

Charlton Park Riding for the Disabled (RDA) gives children with disabilities a meaningful opportunity to grow in confidence, ability, and independence. Our partnership with Charlton Park RDA demonstrates how dedicated support and community spirit can help children discover what they are capable of achieving.

The Challenge

Many children with disabilities face:

• Barriers to confidence in daily life
• Limited access to activities that encourage independence and self-belief
• Fewer opportunities to develop social connections

Our Approach

The League of Remembrance chose to support Charlton Park RDA by:

• Providing support for a new therapy pony, specially selected to assist more young people during sessions
• Sponsoring regular, supervised riding sessions designed to build core skills and resilience
• Proudly sponsoring the annual Princess Beatrice Award, which honours outstanding progress by a young rider

The Difference Riding Makes

Through regular contact with professional volunteers and horses, children at Charlton Park RDA:

• Improve balance, coordination, and physical strength
• Gain valuable confidence and greater independence
• Experience positive connections with peers and volunteers
• Are recognised for individual achievement through ceremonies that gather the whole community

What We’ve Seen

• More children now enjoy safe, consistent riding experiences
• Families report seeing new confidence, pride, and participation at home and in the community
• Volunteers and staff value the sense of shared progress and belonging that grows every season

Why This Matters

Our mission is to honour and support lives of service, resilience, and dignity. By helping Charlton Park RDA flourish, we affirm that every child deserves to be recognised for their strengths and invited to succeed on their own terms.

Join Us

If you’d like to help more children benefit from programmes like this:

• Volunteer as a helper or fundraiser
• Share our story to build awareness and support
• Partner with us or donate to extend these opportunities to more families

Together, we can ensure every child has the chance to experience accomplishment, pride, and connection – values at the heart of the League of Remembrance’s work.