our benefitting charities

The Memorial will form a catalyst for an on-going fundraising campaign to support military and equine charities after all memorial costs are paid. Our principal beneficiaries will be The Household Cavalry Foundation and the Mane Chance Sanctuary. Other complementary charities will also be supported.

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The Household Cavalry Foundation is the official charity for the Household Cavalry. The Foundation provides charitable and pastoral support to all the members of the Household Cavalry family; our serving soldiers, operational casualties, veterans and families. The Foundation also supports the Household Cavalry’s heritage and the welfare of our retired horses.

Since The Restoration of the Monarchy in 1660 the four antecedent regiments of today’s Household Cavalry (The 1st and 2nd Life Guards, the Royal Horse Guards (The Blues) and the 1st Royal Dragoons) and their modern successors in The Life Guards and The Blues & Royals have fought, as the Army’s senior regiments, in every major British campaign.

This year the Foundation has continued to support more beneficiaries than ever in our five charitable areas.  Support is especially important now the UK’s troops have been withdrawn from Afghanistan. We must not only care for physical injuries, but also prepare for long term psychological problems, such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, that tend to emerge long after operational tours.

The Household Cavalry Foundation relies solely on public donations, and all funds raised go directly towards our five charitable areas: our serving soldiers, operational casualties, veterans, and families, and our heritage including our horses.

For more information about the Household Cavalry Foundation, to see how you can help, please visit our website: www.hcavfoundation.org Thank you.

The Household Cavalry Foundation is truly grateful for your support!

Household Cavalry Foundation

HQ Household Cavalry
Horse Guards, Whitehall
London SW1A 2AX

Telephone: 020 7839 4858
Email: admin@hcavfoundation.org
www.hcavfoundation.org
Registered Charity 1151869

The Queen's Life Guard on Horse Guards' Parade
The Queen’s Life Guard on Horse Guards’ Parade
THE QUEEN’S LIFE GUARD ON HORSE GUARDS’ PARADE
RHGD - Victory in The Falklands War 1982
RHGD – Victory in The Falklands War 1982
RHGD – VICTORY IN THE FALKLANDS WAR 1982
LG - Main Battle Tanks 1st Gulf War 1991
LG - Main Battle Tanks 1st Gulf War 1991
LG – MAIN BATTLE TANKS 1ST GULF WAR 1991
Household Cavalrymen in Afghanistan
Household Cavalrymen in Afghanistan
HOUSEHOLD CAVALRYMEN IN AFGHANISTAN

Mane Chance was set up in 2011 by actress and founding trustee Jenny Seagrove (pictured) out of  crisis. But, as sometimes happens in life, from out of a crisis beauty grows. Mane Chance has a herd of rescue horses and they are an example to anyone who wishes to visit the sanctuary the kindest and most considerate of keeping equines. Their horses are partners. They are teachers and healers.

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They work with a local hospice – the terminally ill youngsters visit and just sit peacefully with their Shetlands, with breathtaking results. Young autistic people also visit – the tranquility of the site, the team of staff and volunteers that work alongside and the fact that they are accepted totally non- judgmentally, allows them to blossom. The Mane Chance role in the Duke of Edinburgh scheme welcomes teenagers every Saturday and at its heart is the deep, considerate connection that we believe should be possible between sentient beings. Mane Chance is now in the process of developing Chance2Be – a tailored ‘mindfulness with the horses’ programme that will be an early intervention for young people. Their dream is to create a model at Mane Chance that can be replicated around the country – helping horses and young people but with mutual respect and care.

The Sanctuary
Mane Chance Sanctuary
Monkshatch Garden Farm
Down Lane
GU3 1DL
Telephone
+44 (0)1483 351526

Head Office
Mane Chance Sanctuary
BKL House
1 Venice Walk
London, W2 1RR
Telephone
+44 (0)20 7446 6200

Email office@manechancesanctuary.org
www.manechancesanctuary.org
UK Charity No. 1144144

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Ziggy (on the left) is our herd extrovert, some would say poseur! He is thoroughly aware of just how handsome he is and consequently exploits that to its full potential, thinking its only fitting for him to be the centre of all attention. He has moments when he’s rather like a stroppy teenager, and you can almost hear the collective audible sighs of the rest of the herd when he is having one of his more annoying moments! Daisy is a strong character in our Shetland herd. She suffers horribly from sweet itch, which is the most irritatingly itchy skin reaction to midge bites yet she endures the creams and lotions (mostly) with good grace. She definitely has a mischievous streak, escaping from stables and jumping electric fences when the mood takes her – or the grass on the other side is greener!
Grimbo is our Shetland Star. His incredible demeanour means he is a favourite with all our visitors, but he shines most brightly when we have visits from the very poorly children of Shooting Star Chase Hospice. He is not phased by their disabilities or their associated medical machinery and gently nestles his head in laps for a soothing cuddle. Thelma has learnt all she needs to know from Grimbo. She was the latest addition to the Shetland herd and has had to find her feet. She was found abandoned wandering down a country lane and so her background is unclear, but she is already proving that she too can be the most therapeutic influence for poorly children and adults alike with her incredibly gentle nature.
Bobby is a constant surprise to us. Despite having suffered from terminal lymphatic cancer for the past five years, careful monitoring and medication has enabled him to keep his condition and energy and he continues to defy all the odds! He can often be seen in playful mood with the rest of the herd and is always up for a human scratch too.
Berry is the peace-keeper of the herd. He has a calming influence and often takes the role of protector when new horses are brought into the group. His gentle authority is well respected by the both horses and humans alike, meaning that he holds a very important senior position within the herd dynamics.
The herd
The herd