Our Remit
is to help ALL people injured in a horse related accident when no other help is readily available.
Mark Davies was an event rider who died as a result of an accident at the Burghley Horse Trials in 1988. His parents, Jane and Michael, decided to establish The Fund in his memory, to help injured riders. The fund also campaigns on safety and raises awareness of issues affecting equestrians of all levels.
There are thousands of people involved with horses in the UK, whether for pleasure or as a career. An unforeseen accident can happen at anytime, when riding, mucking out, leading a horse, or just working around the stables. Unfortunately, that accident may become a life changing event. With years of experience and a wealth of contacts, we strive to help people adapt to their situation and regain some independence in their life.
I am delighted and proud to be Patron of MDIRF - their work is so valuable to the equestrian community and the support they give to injured riders and their families helps so many rebuild their lives
MDIRF Patron
How can we help you?
We can offer you help and advice in many ways
If anyone is struggling with their mental health, we recommend you visit Riders Minds wher
e you will be able to find further help and support.
Click on this link to go to their website Improving the Mental Health & Wellbeing of Horse Riders | Riders
Watch how your donation makes a difference
One of our beneficiaries briefly talks about her experience with MDIRF
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where does my donation go?
Because we have a very small administration team, the majority of your donation goes to help injured riders. If you add gift aid, we receive an extra 25% on top of your donation from the government.
2. What is Gift Aid
Gift Aid is a scheme which allows charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) to claim from HMRC, the basic rate of tax their donors have paid. Gift Aid increases the value of donations by 25%, so it means even more money goes to the causes you care about – and it won’t cost you extra.
3. Can I fundraise for you on Facebook?
Of Course. You can create a fundraiser on your own page which will show on the MDIRF Facebook page. Go to our Facebook page for more info.
4. How do I know that you are a genuine charity?
The fund is registered with the Charity Commission Registered Charity Number : 1022281. You can check our details and also verify our contact details on the government website. https://www.gov.uk/find-charity-information