Raised: 93%
Target: £50,000.00
Raised so far: £46,617.11
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My story

 

Thank you for visiting the Henry Tudor Ride's fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor the ride online.

In July 2008 Major General Evelyn Webb-Carter and the historian Professor Richard Holmes led a horse ride across England and Wales to raise donations for the ABF. They rode in period costume to retrace the historic route taken by Henry Tudor in 1485, in his successful attempt to wrest the crown from the "usurper" King Richard III.

Events were planned all along the route, which took  the team via Cardigan, Shrewsbury and Cannock Chase. To celebrate their arrival in Bosworth Field, Professor Richard Holmes  gave a talk over a grand dinner.

All donations will go towards the Army Benevolent Fund's Current Operations Fund, supporting soldiers injured or families of those killed during Service in current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor the ride: Army Benevolent Fund will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Well, they are now all back having completed the great ride and what fun it was.  They spread the word and raised a lot of money.  It is still too early to see the full fruits  of their labours, but it cant be far from £50,000. 

If you want to see how they got on visit Evelyn's blog on www.thehenrytudorride.blogspot.com

But we still need more for this cause. So please sponsor the Henry Tudor Ride now!

Many thanks for your support.

Good luck from DEHS! Donation by Dick Green 04/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Otto. And your horse! Donation by Blaise & Louise 02/06/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Best of luck James Donation by John and Sarah Horner 26/05/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Where do we donate for the poor horse? Surely not HBG/ESS! Donation by Nick & Claire MacLeod-Ash 26/05/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Hope your horse has done some serious training! Donation by ian & janet barlow 19/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hope everything goes well. Donation by Martin Thomas 19/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Period costume? Otto, is this another excuse to dress up in tights?! Fantastic cause & look forward to seeing the photos! Donation by Richard & Finella Watson 16/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

well done, wonderful cause Donation by Patrick McGrath 15/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

This is a rude message for Otto ! Heels down. Donation by Mark & Fiona Ashley Miller 14/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck.Splendid cause , helped one of my soldiers in Hong Kong.Not seat of the pants decision! Donation by Christopher Lees-Jones 12/05/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck on the jelly pad!! Donation by James Staughton 11/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck Jim, splendid cause, enjoy yourself! Donation by Steve Benson 10/05/08  

£50.00

Try not to end up in Headley Court youself! Donation by Charles and Mandy Thwaites 10/05/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Best of luck and hoping the ride is a great success. Donation by Richard Stace 09/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

All the best with it! Donation by Paul Theakston 08/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

don't get lost cowboy! Donation by kate kime 07/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

on you go Nick! Donation by Donny Macleod 07/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

I think you just do it for the glamour! Onwards Otto! Donation by Jo and James 07/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

A very worthwhile cause. Hope you are blessed with some fine weather. Donation by Stephen Gould 06/05/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Best of luck Donation by Clare & Chris 05/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Excellent cause. Good luck, Nick. Donation by Chrissie A 01/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

keep your eyes to the skies and your feet in the styrups. Biggles could be about! Donation by Biggles & The Sossages 01/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Otto Klemperer rides again !! Donation by Roger Clunie 30/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Great idea - best of luck! Is Richard going on the white charger? Donation by Martin Lee-Browne 29/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Ride 'em in Raw Hide! (ow!) Donation by Andrew & Tembe 28/04/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

More of a challenge for the horse..!! Good Luck to you both. Donation by Jonathan Boldero 28/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good cause and good luck Donation by Felicity Henriques 25/04/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

And the first faller is...............(i know who my moneys on) Donation by Rose Webb-Carter 23/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Glorious summer or winter of discontent?! Can't wait to hear Donation by Charles Downing 23/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I hope the horse is fit Donation by Andrew Bott 23/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £6,097.00
  Offline donations: £40,520.11
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £1,677.36

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