Charity calls on MK to Bake the best of it
We are asking the people of Milton Keynes to take part in our new online baking competition, to help raise some dough to support the most vulnerable children in Milton Keynes. Participants of all ages are invited to enter one of three cake categories: Best horse-themed cake, Best coronavirus-themed cake and Best Valentine’s-themed cake. Judging […]
Ride High announces new chair of Trustees
We are delighted to announce that Ride High has recently appointed Tim Raper as its new Chair. Tim was a practising solicitor and spent the majority of his career with a City law firm, Charles Russell Speechlys. He was on the board of the firm for about 25 years. Other than his management role Tim […]
Alan receives MBE for transforming lives of Milton Keynes most disadvantaged children
Alan receives MBE for transforming lives of Milton Keynes most disadvantaged children. In 2004, Alan Oddie, a former actuary and MD of life assurance companies, could have been expected to spend his hard earned retirement tending his garden and playing bridge. Instead he has devoted the last 16 years to charitable work. First as a […]
MK charities working together to help vulnerable children affected by CV-19
Children’s charity Ride High has launched a new programme to support more vulnerable children in Milton Keynes who have been adversely impacted by the pandemic. Beneficiaries of Harry’s Rainbow, the charity that supports bereaved children and their families, and The Henry Allen Trust, that supports families battling childhood cancer, are taking part in a trial […]
Making the headlines
Earlier this week Ride High featured on ITV News. The news team visited Ride High to find out how we have been supporting children during the pandemic. Jade, one of our members who was visiting Ride High for the first time since February, spoke confidently about how important Ride High is to her, and how […]
Help Ride High support disadvantaged children during lockdown
Ride High is asking for donations to help fund essential activity packs for its members during lockdown. Due to the CV-19 crisis we have had to suspend all our normal activities and are concerned about the impact this will have on our members – many of whom find life very difficult under normal circumstances and […]
Ride High named Charity of the Year
We are delighted to announce that Ride High won the Charity of the Year award last night at the Milton Keynes Business Achievement Awards. It was a remarkable evening that saw businesses of all sizes and sectors come together to celebrate our city’s remarkable achievements, and we are very proud to be amongst them and […]
Ride High welcome new Chair of Trustees
Ride High is delighted to announce the appointment of Ian Bishop as its new Chair of Trustees. Ian has extensive commercial experience in a variety of industries from retail to professional sport. He is a seasoned non-executive board member who advises businesses to help them realise their full potential. He also has substantial fundraising experience […]
Ride High Ball 2020 – Just the ticket!
The Ride High Golden Ticket Ball took place on Saturday 25th January at Jurys Inn Milton Keynes. Guests lucky enough to get their hands on a golden ticket walked through the giant Wonka gates and over a grass bridge into the most spectacular and colourful Ballroom we’ve ever seen – with giant lollipops and sweets […]
Founder of Ride High Rachel Medill hands over the reins to a new CEO
After 11 years as Ride High’s Chief Executive, Founder Rachel Medill MBE is stepping down and handing over the reins to Olivia Sugdon. In 2008 Rachel set up Ride High which uses horses to transform the lives of disadvantaged children. Not even Rachel herself had imagined that 11 years on the charity would be working […]
