Pedal, Gallop, Stride - All for Our School
Why we're fundraising
At Loddon School, every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and experience joy in a safe and supportive environment. Our paddocks and animal-assisted sessions have always played a vital role in supporting our students’ learning and wellbeing. Sadly, we no longer have a pony cart – but with your help, we can bring this special experience back.
The Benefits of Pony Cart Rides and Paddock Activities
Building Communication and Social Skills
Horses respond to tone and movement, encouraging students to communicate and build trust.Sensory Regulation and Calming Effects
Grooming and riding provide gentle sensory input, helping children feel calm and focused.Enhancing Motor Skills and Coordination
Tasks like grooming or steering the cart strengthen balance and coordination.Boosting Confidence and Self-Esteem
Each small success builds pride and self-belief that carries into daily life.Emotional Growth and Empathy
Caring for horses fosters patience, empathy, and emotional regulation.Community Connection
These sessions also strengthen relationships between staff, students, and families.
How your donation helps
Every donation, no matter the size, has a lasting impact on the children and young people at Loddon.
Every £10
Helps fund sensory tools and classroom resources that enhance communication and creativity.-
Provides essential learning tools
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Supports daily enrichment activities
Every £25
Supports outdoor and enrichment activities that build independence and confidence.-
Funds therapeutic experiences
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Creates joyful memories
Every £50
Helps fund sensory tools and classroom resources that enhance communication and creativity.-
Provides vital therapy sessions
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Creates lasting positive change
Donate to Loddon
Any donation we receive – large or small – helps fund projects, equipment, and experiences that transform lives at Loddon.
We’re incredibly grateful for the generosity of everyone who supports us.
Charity Fund Raising
If you are looking for a charity to raised funds for or just moved by what we do, you can contact us to see how you can help us raise funds to fund our support care team in providing quality education and life skills to our students.
5 fundraising ideas on how you can support the Loddon Foundation Charity:
- Sponsored Runs
- Cake Sales
- Sports Days
- Hold a Raffle
- Fancy Dress
If you have great ideas on fundraising events, please share them with us!
We love seeing all the exciting things our supporters have done to help us along our journey and look forward to yours too, whether you are a sole person raising money, getting friends and family involved or a local business looking to help, we look forward to your support.
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Get involved with us
We’re fundraising to bring back pony cart rides for the students at The Loddon School! 🐴💛 Our children and young adults face unique challenges, and animal-assisted therapy helps them grow in communication, motor skills, and emotional wellbeing – while bringing so much joy. Pony cart rides were once a highlight, accessible to all, but we no longer have a cart to make it possible. With your help, we can change that!
Sign up for a £10 and receive a goodie bag. We want you to walk, run, or cycle as much as you can through November – set your own target if you like, or just push yourself as hard as you can! Get sponsored for doing so, and every donation brings us a bit closer to our fundraising goal. We will be awarding prizes at the end too, so a bit of healthy competition is encouraged!
You are welcome to sign up after the event has begun, however we will not be able to send you a goodie bag.
Please note: Only one entry per form. If you’re signing up multiple participants, each person will need to complete their own form submission.
If you are under 18, please gain permission from your parent/guardian to take part and to use their contact details to sign up, and with your name, add your age in brackets.
The Loddon foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales. All funds for charity whether, charity fundraising or online fundraising are reported. Donate online to charity today and make a world of difference to Loddon students.
