Support the Fort Centre

Help us care for our horses and welcome more riders.

Every donation helps us look after the horses, care for the centre and continue riding sessions in Maghera.

Donate on JustGiving Plan a fundraiser

Donate online

The easiest way to support us.

Use our official JustGiving page to make a one-off donation or start your own fundraiser.

If your donation is eligible for Gift Aid, JustGiving will guide you through the steps.

Open the official JustGiving page

Before you donate

  • Check the charity name says RDA Fort Centre Maghera
  • Use the official charity profile linked from this page
  • Keep your donation receipt
  • Contact the centre before donating goods or equipment
  • Speak to us first if you want your donation used for one particular purpose

Where your help goes

Everyday costs at the Fort.

Running a riding centre and caring for horses brings regular bills throughout the year.

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Horse and pony care

Feed, bedding, vet treatment, farrier visits and the other things our horses need.

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Facilities

Heating, electricity, cleaning, insurance and repairs to the arena and buildings.

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Equipment

Saddles, bridles and other equipment used by our riders, horses and volunteers.

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Keeping sessions going

The everyday costs of opening the centre and providing riding through most of the year.

Fundraise your way

Turn your idea into support for the Fort.

Our supporters have taken on personal challenges, organised rural events and brought local groups together. Please speak to us before you begin so we can help.

Sponsored challenge

Walk, cycle, run, skydive or choose a personal challenge and build a JustGiving fundraising page.

Community event

Organise a club event, tractor run, collection or local activity with the centre’s agreement.

Business support

Sponsor an agreed cost, offer suitable goods or services, or help share an official campaign.

Planning an event in our name? Contact us first. We will help you agree how donations, insurance and promotion should be handled.

Friends of the Fort

Stay close to the centre.

Friends of the Fort is a way for supporters to help regularly and stay connected with our work.

Contact us for the latest details and find out how you can join.

Ask about Friends of the Fort

Fundraising ideas

Our supporters have done amazing things.

  • Shaving off a beard grown for more than six years
  • Taking on a sponsored skydive
  • Bringing the rural community together for tractor runs
  • Organising support through cycling clubs and local businesses

Your idea does not have to be complicated. Talk to us and we can help you choose a sensible way to fundraise.

Make a difference locally

Choose a way to help that suits you.

Donate online, organise a fundraiser with us or give some of your time as a volunteer.

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