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 are one of the first organisations to be accepted onto the Human Equine Interaction Register (HEIR) UK.
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, animal assisted services and ecotherapy. 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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New Job Role at Hugs
Brand new job role at Hugs! 🐴 Finance Officer - Part Time 🐴 We have an exciting new opportunity at Hugs for an experienced Finance Officer to join the team. The purpose of this role is to provide effective day-to-day management relating to all aspects of the charity’s...
Fundraising Thank You – Boosters Limited
We are thrilled to be one of the lucky charities chosen by Craig and his amazing team at Boosters Limited. The Boosters team love to support their community and there is no better way to do this then helping those in need. They have kindly decided to help 5 different...
Job Opportunity at Hugs
Due to increased demand, we are recruiting! 🐴 Yard Assistant/Stable Hand 🐴 The purpose of this role is to ensure the daily duties of the equestrian rescue and rehabilitation centre are undertaken to a high standard including the stable duties, site and land...
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