Elisabeth Svendsen Trust

A donkey-riding centre for children with special needs at Eccup in Leeds is hosting a special Candlelight Carol concert on Friday 11th December from 7.30pm to 9.00pm.

The event will be attended by renowned Leeds-based choir Amici who will be performing traditional Christmas carols to help celebrate the season and raise funds for The Elisabeth Svendsen Trust for Children and Donkeys (EST) Centre.

A donkey-riding centre for children with special needs and disabilities at Eccup in Leeds is launching an appeal for those looking for something a little different this Christmas. The Centre is inviting people to adopt a donkey as a gift for a friend or relative to help support its work.

The recipient of the Adopt a Donkey gift will be sent an adoption pack including details and a photo of their chosen donkey, together with a beautiful drawing, a Certificate of Adoption and they will receive a letter keeping them up-to-date with news about their adopted donkey after six months.

A 10th anniversary charity ball, which was held at the Hilton Hotel in Leeds on Saturday 26th September in aid of a donkey riding therapy charity for children with special needs, was a great success!

Lee Pearson CBE, winner of nine Gold Medals in Paralympic Dressage, and Patron of The Elisabeth Svendsen Trust for Children and Donkeys (EST), attended the event to help raise funds for its cause.