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Welcome to Hugs
KINDNESS. DIGNITY. RESPECT. HELPING PEOPLE & ANIMALS.
The Hugs Foundation is a rescue and rehabilitation charity for horses, ponies and donkeys that have been mistreated, abandoned or unwanted. We are proud to be a member of the National Equine Welfare Council (NEWC) and the Equine Assisted Services Partnership CiC.
Hugs also provides well-being support to children, young people, the elderly, military personnel and veterans to improve their health and well-being. Situated in a unique and nurturing environment, we support a range of needs including; social, emotional, physical and mental ill health (e.g. anxiety, depression, PTSD and physical disabilities), those who have experience trauma, abuse and neglect, low self-esteem, learning and developmental needs, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), social isolation, reengaging with education, life transitions, self-harm and those at risk of suicide.
We aim to support recovery from trauma, improve resilience, teach coping mechanisms and coping strategies for lifelong impact through therapeutic learning and animal assisted services. Our services are delivered by a team of professionally qualified, experienced staff.
We also visit care homes to support well-being outside of the rescue centre’s facilities and attend community events and schools to help educate on animal welfare and well-being.
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ABOUT US
Hugs is an equine rescue charity in Bodmin, set within a farm environment offering therapeutic interventions to children, young people, the elderly, military personnel and veterans to increase health and well-being.
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Our Latest News
Collaboration at its finest! A pretty special day here at Hugs!
Yesterday we were delighted to welcome Martin Clunes, alongside the fantastic Lisa and CEO James from The British Horse Society to The Hugs Foundation. Martin is a long-standing equestrian and passionate advocate for horse welfare, and The British Horse Society plays...
Honouring a Truly Remarkable Person & Legacy
Dear Friends and Supporters, It is with great sadness that we write to let you know that Andrew Bowden, our deeply committed and compassionate founder, has passed away. Andrew was, in every sense, a force of nature. A man of deep conviction, compassion and the...
A Warm Welcome To Our New Trustee, Annette
We have recently recruited two new Trustee's to our Board, which is really exciting for the charity. Annette Caston will be our Adult Safeguarding Trustee and will also be helping with the operational side of the charity including policies and procedures. Shelley...
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