Elisabeth Svendsen TrustSidmouth
Printer-friendly versionSituated within the grounds of our sister charity, The Donkey Sanctuary, EST Sidmouth was opened on Saturday 5th December 1978 by the Marquess of Bath. It was a memorable day as this was the first EST centre ever to be built, bringing a new concept to local planning offices and costing over £70,000 at the time.
Over 150 children with special needs and disabilities from 30 local schools in the surrounding areas benefit from donkey-riding therapy at this centre each week.
Royal Marine Commando Challenge
On Saturday 11th October 2008, after many months of training and preparation, members of EST Sidmouth staff took part in the Royal Marines Commando Challenge, at Woodbury.
Christmas fair at Sidmouth
This year's Christmas Fair at EST Sidmouth was held on Saturday 6th December and saw massive success, raising a net total of approximately £1,550. What a result!
PFA Christmas anagram competition
EST Sidmouth's Parents and Friends Association (PFA) held a Christmas competition this year, in order to raise money to benefit the children who visit the centre. Anagrams were based around food and drink, with four very special donkeys as helpful clues. Those who completed their forms were asked to give a £1 entry fee and we raised a net total of £130!
Christmas fundraising event for local charity
Posted 28th November 2008 by Amanda Gordon
A donkey-riding centre for children with special needs in Sidmouth is inviting local people to support its Christmas Fair and 'Meet Father Christmas' event on Saturday 6th December from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm. Admission is free. Refreshments, including mulled wine and mince pies; a tombola, Adopt a Donkey, Christmas Wreaths and various stalls, will help raise funds for The Elisabeth Svendsen Trust for Children and Donkeys (EST). There will also be carols provided by Sidmouth College.
Opening times
EST Sidmouth is open to the public everyday as it is situated in the grounds of our sister charity, The Donkey Sanctuary.
