Welcome to the Unicorn Centre
"To improve the general health and well-being of people with disabilities through the medium of horses"
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
ROAD TO RESTART - March 2021
Following the Government's Roadmap to Recovery announcement we wanted to give you an update about re-opening.
We're pleased to say that we're currently working our way through the guidance set by the Government and RDA National Office, but please be patient while we finalise our plans for safely re-opening to participants. As soon as we can release further information we will update you.
Staff will contact everyone in preparation to re-opening, but in the meantime please do not visit the Centre without prior appointment.
We would also like to thank you for your continued support over this difficult period and look forward to welcoming you all back. Please can we ask that you do all that you can to help by way of donations and fundraising for us.
Donations can be made at www.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/SpringEvents21
Our office is staffed on a limited basis. If you have any queries, please ring 01642 576222 and leave a message if necessary or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Trustees and Staff of the Unicorn Centre
ABOUT THE UNICORN CENTRE
The Unicorn Centre, a registered charity, is a purpose built riding for the disabled facility which offers riding therapy and learning and training opportunities for over 200 disabled adults and children from the Tees Valley area each week. Opened in 1998, the Centre has become an established part of the local community, with a strong contingent of about 100 local volunteers who assist with riding lessons each week.
View our video about the Unicorn Centre and what it can offer here: Unicorn Centre Video
Our aim is to provide riding for people with disabilities in an inclusive, safe and supportive environment that will allow each individual to achieve their full potential. To provide this service we depend on a committed group of staff and volunteers and input from families and personal assistants.With limited funding from user fees, we rely entirely on fundraising and donations to subsidise the cost of lessons. In addition we depend on contributions by able-bodied individuals and clubs also making use of our facilities.
- Developing and supporting opportunities for therapy
- Developing and supporting opportunities for achievement
- Enabling physical activity and enjoyment
- To provide a high quality service in all it does
- To value the input of people at all levels and to be positive about their achievements – whether as a rider, volunteer, learner or staff member
- To emphasise the importance of training and achievement for all riders, volunteers, learners and staff members
- To value the input of participants in deciding its future
- To be accessible to all – whether as a rider, learner or as a volunteer
- To be professionally run, communicating openly at all levels and to be financially transparent