The Elisabeth Svendsen Trust for Children and Donkeys (EST) is a UK based charity dedicated to providing riding therapy with donkeys to children with special needs and disabilities.

The aims of the EST are to bring enjoyment and pleasure into their lives and to give them the satisfaction that comes with the achievement of learning riding skills.

A member from the Down Danders granddaughter attends the Belfast centre of EST and this year it was decided by their committee to donate to this very worthwhile cause.

Included in the picture  from left to right – volunteer, Hannah McAteer, Voluneer, Irene Shaw former treasurer,Tina Simmington Centre manager, Ella McAteer (rider) and Gary riding instructor.