Get Going Course
Monday, 19 Aug 2019
5 day course aimed at helping to combat the rise in unemployment amongst young adults.
Changing Lives... Creating Futures...
Greatwood was the first charity to use former racehorses to educate disadvantaged children and young adults with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
Education
Emotional wellbeing, mindfulness and inclusion are at the heart of all of Greatwood's educational programmes. View our Policies, view our event calendar and see what educational experts think of us.
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Horses
A former racehorse has much to offer after its period of rehabilitation and Greatwood makes every effort to match the right horse with a carer. Greatwood equine management staff carefully vets all applicants to ensure that ultimately both horse and carer have a long and happy life together.
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Support Greatwood
Donations and support are the life blood of Greatwood. Our work costs Greatwood over £500,000 annually. You can help Greatwood rescue and care for neglected and ill treated former racehorses and educate and inspire children with special educational needs. See how you can help us.
How you can helpGreatwood Charity Raceday March 2019
We are delighted to report that the 2019 Greatwood Charity Raceday at Newbury Racecourse made a staggering £95,000.
View photos from the dayA heartfelt Thank You to everybody who supported us. See you next year!
Keep in Touch
Keep up with the latest Greatwood news and events. Subscribe to our monthly update email.
Greatwood will use the email address you provide to keep in touch with you and to provide regular updates. You can change your mind at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the footer of any email you receive from us, or by contacting us at unsubscribe@greatwoodcharity.org
Become a Friend of Greatwood
A Friend of Greatwood knows they are making a genuine difference to the horses we help and the children that attend our programmes throughout the year.
Find out More| We offer 3 different options, which include all or some of the following: | ||||
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| Greatwood newsletter and updates on all progress at Greatwood | ||||
| Complimentary visit to Greatwood annual Friend's Day | ||||
| Invitation to join in on our Horse Show for free | ||||
| Set of 2 Gift Cards | ||||
| Appear on the Lifelong Friends Wall |
Diary Dates
Greatwood Diary Dates
Aug.
19
Sept.
01
Richard Hannon Charity Open Day
Sunday, 1 Sept 2019
Leading trainer and Unibet ambassador, Richard Hannon, will open the doors to his Herridge Racing Stables. Whilst, raising money for Greatwood Charity.
Jun.
06
Horse Show 2020
Saturday, 06 June 2020
Come along and support us at our annual Greatwood Horse Show
Winter Appeal 2019
It costs Greatwood over £14,000
to keep our 38 former racehorses warm in their stables each winter.