Raised: 2%
Target: £100,000.00
Raised so far: £1,530.00
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My story

 
RIDING FOR EDUCATION (R4E) is a 10,000km ride by horse back across India, Pakistan and China. My goal is to raise ₤100,000 to educate as many childen in the poorest parts of each country through ActionAid International.  To them their future is the most important thing and an education is the key to that.  Opening up a new school, educating a child is only the start.  Once a child is educated they give that education back to the community.  Knowledge recycles itself.  It just needs to start.

One out of every two illiterate people in the world live in South Asia.  In India, Pakistan and China alone, over 600 million people cannot read or write or make informed decisions.   Whether they be slum dwellers, girls, gypsies or handicapped, an education enables adults and children alike to live a healthier life, be aware of their human rights and place destiny in their hands, and not in the hands of others.

ActionAid works directly with the poorest communities of all three countries to establish schools, and keep existing ones open.  For many minority groups, an education is only available through non-formal schools and ActionAid partners with hundreds of local organisations in each country  to run such institiutions.    Every donation to the ride goes to a central account held by ActionAid that is then split equally between each country.  Every child is deserving and it's my intention to grant as many a head start in life as possible. Your vote counts and so does your donation.   Please help today and help a child to 'challenge the future'.

Thankyou

Stephen McCutcheon

If you are a UK tax payer, ActionAid receives an extra 28% in taxback on top of your donation if you choose to 'gift aid' it.  Gift Aid is a win-win situation as it adds a third onto your donation at no extra cost to you.

  • 30p could buy an exercise book for one child
  • £4.50 could buy one learning kit including books, pens and a small bag
  • £6 could buy a sports kit for one child
  • £30 could buy a blackboard for a classroom
  • £108 could buy enough school uniforms for 40 children
  • £320 could provide one teacher with a full training programme including accommodation.
  • £1,400 could set up a school to provide children affected by the Pakistan earthquake with a vital education.

    • To learn more about donating please visit here.   Alternatively, follow the journey and visit the schools online at www.r4e.org. 

    Hi, Cat & John suggested giving a donation instead of a wedding present for them... All the best for the rest of your journey! Donation by Ruth C 04/08/09  

    		£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

    sorry it took me so long but this is the first of a few! remember to give my love to the horsies! Donation by Cat 09/04/09  

    		£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

    Donation by Josie 23/09/08  

    		£15.00

    hope it helps matey Donation by chris 10/10/07  

    		£30.00

    Hope your bum is not too sore. Well done mate, look forward to catching up! Donation by Chris Maden 02/08/07  

    		£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

    Keep going Steve, don’t fall off! Donation by Matt Tanswell 14/05/07  

    		£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

    hope this helps Donation by Jason Levy 18/03/07  

    		£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

    Donation by VF 08/01/07  

    		£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

    Keep going Steve, you're doing an amazing job Donation by Claire 21/12/06  

    		£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

    Donation by rebecca feltham 07/11/06  

    		£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

    WITH GREAT ADMIRATION OF YOUR EFFORTS FROM YOUR 2ND COUSIN. Donation by Caroline Bostock 19/08/06  

    		£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

    Hi Steveo, continue the fantastic work pal Donation by Mike Bourne 05/06/06  

    		£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

    Donation by Benjamin McCarron 27/01/06  

    		£100.00

    Well done, Stephen. Walmsley will be proud. Donation by Sheila Fairclough from Walmsley Primary School 01/01/06  

    		£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

    First class job, Stephen. All the best. Donation by Bolton Police Sports and Social Club 01/01/06  

    		£100.00

    We are so impressed with what you are doing - keep up the good work and well done! Donation by Chris and Jerry Foster 19/12/05  

    		£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

    All the best Stephen Donation by Alison Taylor 24/11/05  

    		£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

    Keep riding Steve! Donation by Alan and Belle Jeans 24/11/05  

    		£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

    Good luck Stephen Donation by Barbara Mann 24/11/05  

    		£10.00

    Hang on with your ride Steve Donation by Danilo Santi 15/10/05  

    		£20.00

    Well done Steve and Happy Birthday! All the best for the rest of the trip. Love Chris & Jerry Donation by Chris and Jerry Foster 29/06/05  

    		£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

    gambate ne steveo!!( good luck) see u soon!! Donation by tamaki umenaka 23/03/05  

    		£25.00

    good Luck steveo!!will donate more in the future!! Donation by Roy 23/03/05  

    		£25.00

    Fairplay Steve, Goodluck and we will meet again soon! Donation by Ben Quail 23/12/04  

    		£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

    Ride it home, Stephen Donation by Frances Brown 16/12/04  

    		£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

    all the best. May you succeed in your noble aim Donation by kumud Bhatnagar 13/12/04  

    		£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

    good luck steve, all the best, hope to see you back here Donation by Gautam Bhatnagar 11/12/04  

    		£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

    Good Luck Stephen.Love U John, A Lorna Sarah & Richard Donation by Lorna Crowdy 25/11/04  

    		£80.00 + £22.56 Gift Aid

    Take care of yourself, hopefully speak to you soon, love Sue & Les Donation by Anonymous 30/10/04  

    		£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

    Godspeed Son, proud of you. Mum and Dad. Donation by Gaynor McCutcheon 21/10/04  

    		£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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    * Total raised online: £1,480.00
      Offline donations: £50.00
      Gift Aid plus supplement: £320.13

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