About The RDA Unicorn Centre
Welcome to the Unicorn Centre, a member group of the Riding for the Disabled Association, based in Middlesbrough in the Tees Valley.
We provide horse-based activities such as riding, equine therapy and volunteering for young people and adults with additional needs in our fully accessible state-of-the art-equestrian facility. With a range of other programmes and activities that help people develop life skills, emotional intelligence and wellbeing, all activities are led by our qualified staff team and supported by our amazing volunteers.
JustGiving Campaign
Donate now and help secure the Unicorn Centre's future
Please help us to save the RDA Unicorn Centre from the threat of closure. Sadly, due to the continuing inpact of the Covid lockdowns and the cost of living crisis, we don't have sufficient funds to cope with rising running costs. We've launched an ambitious plan to raise £100,000 to enable us to increase our activities with new staff and horses and carry out a maintenance programme on the buildings and fields.
We're doing everything we can to keep going and your ideas and support will help enormously.
Please donate whatever you can spare to our appeal to secure the future of the Unicorn Centre - every pound will help.
Thank You!
Raised £58,368 Goal £100,000
HOW TO RIDE HERE
We ask all potential participants to complete an RDA participant application form, so that we can check we can accommodate your needs.
We will contact you to arrange a half-hour assessment session; this is where you will have the opportunity to see our facilities, meet the staff and horses and discuss your requirements and availability for our sessions.
After your assessment we will add you to our waiting list for an available regular riding session. The length of wait can vary considerably depending on your circumstances and the availability of a suitable horse.
VOLUNTEERING
AND SUPPORTED VOLUNTEERS
We can't do it without our volunteers
Volunteers are the life-blood of the Unicorn Centre, helping it to be a special place for everyone by offering their time, empathy, enthusiasm and skills. If you are 14 years or over and would like to join Team Unicorn, get in touch.
We also offer places on our Supported Volunteer Programme for people with additional needs who would like to become part of our welcoming and supportive community.
FACILITIES FOR HIRE
The Unicorn Centre offers state-of-the-art facilities including indoor and outdoor arenas, with dust free surfaces and galleried viewing and a conference room.
The indoor arena has a unique mounting area and hoist for disabled riders and a judge's box.
We also have a computer-aided mechanical horse “Blackberry” for use by our participants and for hire by individuals and groups.
Support Us
We are a self-funding charity, and rely entirely on income from activities, fundraising, grants, events and donations to cover our annual costs.
Latest News Articles
Dragons Den at the Riverside Stadium!
On 29 May, Trustees Jackie and Ross presented the Unicorn Centre’s pitch for The Teesside Fa
Goodbye Delilah and Welcome Lola
We've had some changes recently on the yard. Delilah has retired from active RDA service
MIDDLESBROUGH FREEMASONS CHARITY EVENING
We were thrilled to attend Middlesbrough Freemasons Charity Presentation evening on Tuesday 13
