Two leading equestrian charities awarded a share of £500,000 jackpot

At a time when charities are needing our support more than ever, The British Horse Society and World Horse Welfare have been awarded £10,000 each

For the fourth year running, SEIB Insurance Brokers and the Benefact Group are giving away £1million to charities through the Movement for Good Awards. Equestrian charities The British Horse Society and World Horse Welfare were two of over 30 charities chosen by a panel of judges to receive a share of £500,000. They will each receive £10,000.

World Horse Welfare will use the money for their Horse Owner Support Project. This scheme is seeking to support vulnerable people within traditional horse breeding and owning communities. With an ageing population within these communities, the physically demanding nature of horse care can lead to people struggling to maintain their animals and lead a normal life. This project seeks to stop situations reaching a critical point.

‘‘This grant will advance our project to raise awareness that assistance is available and will help us reach vulnerable owners in need of practical support and advice,” said Role Owers, CEO of World Horse Welfare. “By offering early intervention, we aim to prevent situations unravelling and reaching crisis point.’’

“It will help us reach isolated or vulnerable horse owners and provide practical help and support,” continued Peter Rowbottom, Director of Fundraising at World Horse Welfare.

The largest equestrian charity in the UK, British Horse Society makes a positive impact on the lives of horses and horse owners through projects and campaigns covering education, welfare, access and safety.

The awards are designed to help charities make a real difference in their communities. More than 500 charities applied for the funding, which is being put towards the advancement of heritage and arts, education, rural and community, climate, human rights and equality. The winning projects were selected against four criteria: impact and effectiveness, sustainability, innovation, and care and compassion.

“A big part of what we do at SEIB centres around supporting people in the areas in which we work,” said Suzy Middleton, CEO of SEIB Insurance Brokers – one of the brands within the Benefact Group family. “To see these funds from the Movement for Good making a real difference to the lives of hard-working, potentially vulnerable, members of the equestrian and heritage communities is heartwarming.”

Click here for more information about the awards and to find out more about the charities involved