what we aim to achieve in 2020
HORSE RIDING LESSONS
Approved by the Riding For The Disabled Association
Takes place in our large purpose built covered riding arena with lighting and wheelchair friendly mounting ramp.
Target: 78+ people with disabilities and special needs.
Delivered by: Pat our Head of Riding assisted by 6 part time qualified Horse Riding Instructrs. Volunteer horse side walkers assist on various days. There is direct Trustee involvement
When delivered: Takes place 10.00am till 2.00pm Monday's, Wednesday's,Thursday's and Saturday's with an average of 10 lessons per session. Currently four horses cater for a wide variety of users upwards from the age of 5 years
Outcomes: Tangible and measurable including increased self confidence and self esteem, education, development of skills and fostering a strong sense of personal achievement
How measured: Personal profiles, personal progress record books, observations by riding staff. Feedback and discussions and surveys with users and carers.
ANIMAL CARE AND FARM WORK
To help look after our 45+ animals. Tailored to individual abilities including: feeding, grooming, cleaning, mucking out and low level maintenance. Animals include: horses, donkeys, goats, sheep, pigs, ducks, rabbits, chickens, guinea pigs turkeys , cats
Target: 43+ community groups includes day centres, special needs schools and individuals
Delivered by: Susan our full time Animal & Yard Supervisor assisted by volunteers on various days. There is direct Trustee involvement
When delivered: Monday to Friday 10am till 2.00pm
Outcomes: Improved self confidence and self esteem through working as part of a team. Education and learning new skills. Can be hard physical work which enhances well being and fosters a strong sense of personal achievement
How measured: Personal profiles. Feedback with users and carers, observations by staff and surveys
GARDENING AND HORTICULTURE
Tailored to individual abilities and includes: digging, planting, weeding, watering, harvesting.
Wheelchair friendly. Raised growing beds in a large vegetable garden and also around the Centre.
A large polytunnel for year round cultivation
Target: 50+ people will benefit in 2019. Tends to be seasonal with increasing user numbers during the warmer months
Delivered by: Susan our full tiime Animal & Yard Supervisor, Reception staff and volunteers which include the gardening and horticulture skills of allotment holders. There is direct Trustee involvement
When delivered: Monday to Friday 10am till 2.00pm and after hours by arrangement
Outcomes: Education, learn new shills, improved well being through physical activity, encourage personal responsibility which fosters a sense of personal achievement
How measured: Personal profiles, feedback, surveys and successful crops
WORK PLACEMENTS
To provide work experience to help unsupported people with disabilities and special needs gain the skills needed to enter the workplace
To provide work experience to able bodied people which provides a useful addition to a CV particularly for those considering a career in social care
Target: 10+ placements in 2020
Delivered by: Susan our full time Animal & Yard Supervisor, Reception staff and in partnership with Surrey Employability, Slough Emplyability
When delivered: Monday to Friday. Hours by arrangement
Outcomes: Increased confidence, learn new skills, education, encourage personal responsibility by working as part of a small team helping with horse riding and animal management
How measured: Getting emloyment. Feedback and surveys.
CEDAR TEA ROOM
Not for profit Tea Room and community hub.
TEMPORARILY CLOSED
EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEERING GROUPS
Undertake pre arranged tasks to keep the Centre maintained to a high standard. Groups usually comprise 8 - 15 people who come the the Centre for a working day instead of their usual place of employment
Target: 10+ companies in 2020
Delivered by: Direct Trustee involvement in the organisation and supervision
When delivered: Tends to be seasonal April to October
Outcomes: Interaction with Centre users in a safe environment which helps to break down barriersand increase understanding of those with disabilities and special needs.
How measured: Company support, feedback, user survey
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