The British Eventing Support Trust (BE Support Trust) (Charity Registered No: 1157610) was founded in 2021 to provide medical, financial and mental health support to British Eventing members who compete.
The charity also works to promote, research, develop and implement initiatives that will maintain the safety of the sport and the welfare of riders.
Who we help
When the British Eventing Support Trust was set up in 2021, we wanted to help all British Eventing competing rider members (Introductory, Standard and premier) who needed our support. Whether that was because they had been injured whilst training or competing or they found themselves with mental health struggles, the BE Support Trust would help all riders. Since then, we’ve supported international riders like Nicola Wilson and Bubby Upton, and that’s helped raise the profile within equestrian sport. While these riders are very well known within the sport, the charity’s aim is to help as many riders as possible from grass roots to the very top of the sport.
What we do
We help riders, in a prompt and sympathetic manner, through difficult times resulting from an equestrian accident or mental health issues. Applications are confidential and reviewed by medical professionals. The support and level funding are decided by the Board of Trustees.
We offer four types of support:
Guidance: Everyone who contacts us is offered support and guidance unique to their circumstances.
Physical Support: We offer physical support for injured riders and in many cases, this involves rehabilitation.
Mental Health Support: We offer mental health support through our 24/7 mental health helpline and through our partnership with Sporting Chance. Beneficiaries receive a minimum of six counselling sessions. If you are struggling with a mental health issue, please call 07780 008877.
Financial Support: We offer financial support to beneficiaries who have fallen on hard times because of an equestrian related accident.
There are cases where a beneficiary will receive multiple forms of support.
How To Apply
BE members, from intro upwards can apply to the charity for support.
To apply contact the Charity on 0333 335 5604 or email info@besupporttrust.org.uk.
Our Charity Administrator will send an application form and our terms of engagement (these can also be found on the website) and explain the process and the requirements.
Once we have received your completed application and all the supporting documentation it will be sent to our medical advisors (in the case of physical support) for review. They will present their findings at a case meeting with no fewer than three Trustees and the Trustees will take a decision on the application. All applicants will be advised of the Trustees decision in writing.
All medical information is only shared with our medical advisors and is treated as confidential. All financial information will only be shared with the Trustees involved in the case and again will be treated as confidential.
How To Donate
The Charity relies wholly on donations from our supporters. To be able to help as many people as need our support, we need to raise much needed funds.
Please consider making a one-off donation or setting up a regular donation on our Just Giving Platform. https://www.justgiving.com/besupporttrust
Please also consider attending our annual winter ball, our online quiz or one of our course walks. If you would like to fundraise for us in other ways, please do let us know so that we can share the information on our social media platforms.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/besupporttrust
Instagram: www.instagram.com/besupporttrust