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This project successfully funded on 28th October 2025, you can still support them with a donation.
AVCP Indoor School New Surface
Dover, Kent, United Kingdom
Aim
Our Community Riding Stables urgently needs to upgrade the surface material in our indoor riding arena.
Why we are Crowdfunding
Our Community Riding Stables urgently needs to upgrade the surface material in our indoor riding arena. Our current surface is now worn out, dusty and too thin to absorb the impact of moving horses or indeed to protect a rider in case of a fall. Help us to protect our horses from lameness and to continue to provide our much-needed services to the community.
Who we are
The AVCP originally gained charitable status in 2008, re-registering as a CIO in 2013. Since 2008 much of the charity’s work has involved the provision of activities for disadvantaged children and young people, through regular sessions for specialist and mainstream schools, and through referrals from Early Help, social workers and special educational needs and family liaison officers from schools in the area. The AVCP is also a member group of the Riding for Disabled Association, our gentle horses and dedicated volunteers help riders take part in riding and horse care sessions, achieve attainment awards and enjoy competitive challenges at both a regional and national levels.
Community Impact
Alongside this work, the charity has also delivered a 6-year project funded by BBC Children in Need, the ‘Holiday Activities and Food’ Programme (HAF) for children and young people in receipt of benefits related free school meals, and a Reconnect Programme which was part of the government’s drive to get young people taking part in outdoor activities after the pandemic.
Open 4 days a week for 50 weeks of the year, the AVCP aims to make equestrian sport and activity accessible to all of the local community, particularly those who might otherwise be unable to access the benefits of riding and spending time with horses. This aim may be achieved through seeking external funding support for projects that target deprivation and disadvantage and capital funding to provide equipment and facility improvements to ensure activities are fully disabled accessible.
How you can play your part
There are four simple ways to help us reach our target, and make this project a reality.
1. Make a pledge. Don’t delay if you’re going to support us because momentum is key to our success!
2. Spread the word. Share our project on your social media pages and tell the world to get behind us! The more people we reach, the more support we will get.
3. Offer rewards. Get involved if you are a local business by donating things we can offer to our supporters. We will give you a shout out!
4. Fundraise for us. If you want to run your own fundraiser – maybe a sponsored activity or similar – use the 'contact project' button at the top of our page to let us know. Setting up your own page only takes a few minutes and you won’t need any bank details. Just a fun idea!
Sport England - Movement Fund has provided £7,661 of match funding
Funding method
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made