FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (Page 2 of 4)

How do I go about getting a referral?

Talk to your tutor at school, your Specialist Careers Adviser or Social Worker/Care Manager They may not have heard of the FETH Course. We can always send them information and answer any questions they may have.

Is the FCRT related to the Riding for the Disabled Association?

No. However, the two charities are well acquainted with one another's work. Some FETH Course students are initially referred to FCRT by the RDA. The FCRT and the RDA are each full members of The Federation of Riding for the Disabled International (FRDI)

How can I support The FCRT?

As a voluntary helper with the weekly Riding Therapy sessions or occasionally with FETH Course students. With various events run in aid of The FCRT, or by capital fundraising. For more information please go to how to donate.

How can I raise funds for The FCRT?

 Funds can be raised through events such as a sponsored ride, walk, swim, aerobic/fitness class, etc., fete, coffee morning, nearly new/car boot sale, horse show, dressage/show jumping competition, barn dance, barbecue, race-night, etc. Anyone who would like to organise a fundraising event on behalf of The FCRT should contact The Fundraising Secretary in writing at The FCRT's Avon Tyrrell address or by telephone on 01425 620354 or Email fundraising@fortunecentre.org. Annual events in aid of The FCRT often require additional helpers. Suggestions of Charitable Trusts that The FCRT might approach for funding are always welcome.

How do I volunteer as a helper?

Please write to The Director, giving as much information about your interests, skills/qualifications and experience. An arrangement can then be made for you to visit FCRT to discuss how your skills can be used in the most appropriate way. Alternatively click on Vacancies

What sort of things do volunteers do?

This depends on The FCRT's area of need, and the skills and experience of the volunteer. Help is always needed -  particularly with the Weekly Riding Therapy sessions, at The FCRT's Wootton Hall Farm location, which cater for local children between 2 and 12 years of age with a variety of special needs. As appropriate, volunteers can also help with various aspects of the FETH Course, with building, maintenance or gardening, administration or fundraising events.

What are the term times at The FCRT?

There are three terms in The FCRT's FETH Course academic year – Autumn, Spring and Summer. The Autumn term normally runs from September to December, the Spring term from January to March, and the Summer term from April to July.                             

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