CHARITY WORK
Horses have been a permanent feature in Joanna’s life and the charities she actively supports reflect this passion.
Joanna’s involvement with the British Paralympics Association (BPA) inspired her to offer further support to a charity that relies heavily on donations to bring the National Team together for training and getting them to events around the world. In 2019, she became a founder member of The Parallel Club, a group of individuals that commit to helping the Paralympians of the future obtain the equipment, support and coaching they need to become winners. In 2023, Joanna became the club’s Chairman.
Riding for the Disabled (RDA) has been a beneficiary of Childs Farm since the company launched in 2011. Joanna is proud to have donated to the construction of the charity’s HQ in Worcestershire, as well its annual National Championships and Achievement Awards.
Through RDA, Joanna met Natasha Baker OBE, one of the UK’s leading Paralympic Dressage riders. In 2018, Natasha needed help in purchasing a horse for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Joanna did not hesitate and helped her to secure her new ride, Lottie (Keystone Dawn Chorus). Natasha went onto win a gold and two silver medals in the Games that were eventually held in 2021.
