BOOKINGS CLOSED
- Session 1: Thursday 28th September 2023 (9am – 5pm)
- Session 2: Friday 29th September 2023 (9am – 5pm)
- Location: Epsom Downs Racecourse
Lunch and refreshments will be provided
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an accredited training course which teaches people how to identify, understand and help someone who may be experiencing a mental health issue. MHFA won’t teach you to be a therapist, but it will teach you to listen, reassure and respond, even in a crisis – and even potentially stop a crisis from happening.
This course is ideal for those who would like to become an MHFAider® to:
- Gain the knowledge and skills to spot signs of people experiencing poor mental health
- Be confident starting a conversation and signpost a person to appropriate support
Everyone who completes the course will receive:
- An accredited MHFA certificate
- MHFA logo to add to your email signature
- Access to Racing’s Support Line for support and advice
- Posters for your workplace
- Resources
- Downloadable copy of the MHFA manual
The maximum number of people per course is 16. The course costs £88 per person (this course, usually £300, is subsidised by Racing Welfare).
Please note, this course is only available to people working in the British horseracing and Thoroughbred breeding industries.
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- Session 1: Tuesday 18th July 2023 (9am – 5pm)
- Session 2: Wednesday 19th 2023 (9am – 5pm)
- Location: Lambourn, Oaksey House
Lunch and refreshments will be provided
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an accredited training course which teaches people how to identify, understand and help someone who may be experiencing a mental health issue. MHFA won’t teach you to be a therapist, but it will teach you to listen, reassure and respond, even in a crisis – and even potentially stop a crisis from happening.
This course is ideal for those who would like to become an MHFAider® to:
- Gain the knowledge and skills to spot signs of people experiencing poor mental health
- Be confident starting a conversation and signpost a person to appropriate support
Everyone who completes the course will receive:
- An accredited MHFA certificate
- MHFA logo to add to your email signature
- Access to Racing’s Support Line for support and advice
- Posters for your workplace
- Resources
- Downloadable copy of the MHFA manual
This course is now closed.
Please note, this course is only available to people working in the British horseracing and Thoroughbred breeding industries.
ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?
Date: Saturday 8th July 2023
Entry cost: £35 per person
Minimum sponsorship: £300
For 2023, we are thrilled to invite you to take part in the Racing Welfare Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge on Saturday 8th July.
As well as being home to both Malton and Middleham racing centres and nine of the UK’s racecourses, Yorkshire is also the home of the famous three peaks of Ingleborough, Pen-y-ghent and Whernside. Starting and finishing in Horton-in-Ribblesdale, the challenge is 25 miles long and includes over 1,500 metres of ascent.
The Racing Welfare Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge is the perfect team event, but is also open to any individuals who want to take part. There is no limit on team sizes – the more, the merrier!
The challenge will be led by fully qualified guides from our event partner Large Outdoors, starting at 6.30am and with all participants having 12 hours to complete the challenge. Upon completion of the challenge, all participants will be invited to join us at our post-event celebration.
The trek will be led by fully qualified, first aid trained guides, with refreshment stops and toilets on the route. There will be a support vehicle on hand during the challenge to collect any participants who are unable to complete the trek.
Any questions, please contact – Jo White, Events Manager at Racing Welfare – jwhite@racingwelfare.co.uk
Time: Monday 15th May 2023 –
12.30pm till 16.30pm (On Zoom)
An introductory course designed to increase mental health awareness and give an understanding of how to look after well being and challenge stigma. This course raises awareness of mental health. It covers:
- What mental health is and how to challenge stigma
- A basic knowledge of some common mental health issues
- An introduction to looking after your own mental health and maintaining wellbeing
- Confidence to support someone in distress or who may be experiencing a mental health issue
Everyone who completes the course gets:
- A certificate of attendance to say you are Mental Health Aware
- A manual to refer to whenever you need it
- A workbook including a helpful toolkit to support your own mental health
The course is 4hrs long with an hour lunch break in the middle. We reserve the right to refund/transfer if more than 2 book. NB: Please be aware that this course is quite intensive and can draw on own personal experiences. If you or family members/close friends have had any lived experience in this area, it may raise issues for you. However, this course is not about resolving personal issues – so it is important to consider this carefully before committing yourself to the course.
SEE MORE INFORMATION AND T&CS HERE
Please note, this course is only available to people working in the British horseracing and Thoroughbred breeding industries.
Racing Welfare is delighted to announce the return of the Aintree Lunch for 2024.
Taking place on Thursday 11th of April 2024, the opening day of the Randox Grand National Festival, it will be supported by the ROA for the second time. The Thursday, uniquely, features four Grade 1 races as well as the Randox Health Foxhunters’ Steeple Chase run over the Grand National fences. It promises to be a fantastic day’s racing with many rivals from Cheltenham re-opposing each other.
The lunch will take place in the Hospitality Pavilion with places available for £200* per person or £2,000 for a table of 10, which includes your admission to the course and car parking, in addition to the following:
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Early course access
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Champagne reception and canapes
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Two course lunch with wine
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Complimentary Racecard
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Charity auction
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Light afternoon tea
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Car passes
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Your base for the entire day
This is an early bird rate until 31st January 2024, after which the price will increase to £2,500 per table of 10.
*reduced rate applies to ROA and JC members regardless of time of booking.
We hope that you will join us for this celebratory event.
TCS LONDON MARATHON – RACING WELFARE ENTRY FORM
Help Racing Welfare by selecting us the charity you wish to support through running the TCS London Marathon 2023
We have a limited number of spaces available. These spaces are always extremely popular and attract a lot of applications, so please complete the below with as much detail as possible. All entries need to be received by Wednesday 23rd November
Once we have considered all applications received, we will be in touch to let you know if your application was successful
Click the link to download: London Marathon 2023 Application Form
The Simon Earle Racing Charity Race in aid of Racing Welfare will be taking place at the Larkhill racecourse on Sunday 26th February.
There will be two races one TB race and one non TB race, run on the flat over 1 mile and a half.
Requirements:
Rider restrictions being that they weigh/carry a weight of at least 10 stone, are aged over 18 and under the age of 65
You will be required to raise a minimum of £500 with a non returnable £50 entry fee.
Entries will close end of December.
Please email simonearleracing@btinternet.com to sign up!
ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED
Northern Golf Day 2022
Sandburn Hall, York
First Tee 10.36am
18 Holes of Golf
2 Course Meal and Presentation
Tea/Coffee and Bacon Roll on Arrival
£35 per person
To book your place please contact Gail on 01969 624123 or at gburtonpye@racingwelfare.co.uk
A unique opportunity to ride on the Middleham gallops, raising money for Racing Welfare.
