Racing Welfare
01638 560763
csell@racingwelfare.co.uk
The people in need
Racing Welfare helps anyone in need who is involved in racing, the majority of whom are stud and stable staff, but also helps work riders, stalls handlers, heathmen, trainers and racecourse staff.
The number of potential beneficiaries currently totals more than 30,000, which includes working staff and retired staff, but the Charity focuses, in particular, on helping:
* Those who are injured or disabled as a result of their work and who struggle to come to terms with significant lifestyle changes.
* The many elderly people who have dedicated a lifetime's service to the industry but may be experiencing financial hardship, poor health and limited access to necessary support during retirement.
* The youngsters (16 -19 year olds) entering the industry each year who may be struggling to cope with the realities and pressure of life.
* Any stud and stable staff who are in need of guidance and assistance for a wide variety of difficulties including injury, illness, debt, addiction, isolation and lack of suitable housing.
In 2013 we witnessed a significant increase in demand for our services with a 50% rise in mental health cases; a 41% rise in cases involving accidents and disabilities and a 43% increase in the number of counselling and advice sessions. Our work is funded by charitable donations and we are now finding that to maintain them at the current level and develop those in highest demand, we are greatly reliant on the generosity of our supporters.