VOLUNTEERS

H.A.C.K. is now in its 16th year and what a great deal the H.A.C.K. team past and present have achieved.  Without all those people, however much or however little time they have given, it has all amounted to today's success of a sanctuary that has helped the 50 horses, ponies and a donkey that have already been rescued.  We now look forward to the next ten years which we would not be able to do without our willing band of helpers. 

We could not continue all our good work without the help of our volunteer team, all of whom lead busy lives away from the Sanctuary.  We are so grateful to all who offer their help, and if you live locally, and have some knowledge of horses and ponies and their care, we would be happy to hear from you if you can lend anything from occasional help to a more regular commitment.

Bill has his own business making furniture and beautiful fitted kitchens.  He has his own workforce and is a very busy man.  However he is often found at the sanctuary on his day off, putting up fences, making barns and general maintenance.  He also joins in the fund raising activities.  He finds his time at the sanctuary both enjoyable and peaceful and is of great support.  He is also a Trustee and has been a volunteer for 12 years.

Peter is single and in his early 30s - he spends a few hours each weekend driving the tractor and putting out the haylage.  He gives a hand to all the heavy work and is great with all the kids.  Peter works for a local building contractor but had spent many years farming.  He lives in Rossett near Wrexham and has been a volunteer for 11 years.

Ashley Davies is in his 20s, is single and with a love of horses he has a great sense of humour and can soon put a smile on your face.  Ashley works in a home taking care of the elderly and infirm.  He has been a dedicated helper at the sanctuary since the age of 11 and enjoys his time here, especially with Scamp the pony and his dips in the river.  Ashley lives in Llay near Wrexham.

Janey has been a  part of the H.A.C.K. team for over 10 years and is now in her 20s. She still shows her dedication to the care and welfare of the horses by spending a great deal of her spare time here.  Janey works in a large well known country hotel training in management, and works unsocial hours.  This enables her to spend time in the weekdays helping out at H.A.C.K.  She has gained a great deal of knowledge at H.A.C.K. and is able to do a lot of the groundwork with the horses when being retrained.  Janey is also excellent at fund-raising events and has very good people skills.  Janey lives in Llay near Wrexham.

Sarah has been a volunteer at H.A.C.K. for 3 years, she had recently moved into the area from Sunderland with partner Dave and was expecting her first child.  Sarah has a great love of horses and is very experienced with every aspect of horse care and riding.  She also enjoys the fund-raising events and teaches on kid's days on general horse care "so you want to own a pony".  Sarah spends at least 4 afternoons a week at H.A.C.K. and really enjoys it.  Sarah helps retrain and school all the horses that are brought back into work so they can go out into new homes.  Sarah lives in Rossett near Wrexham.

Trustee and founder of H.A.C.K. Pam spends more or less every day at the sanctuary.  She says "it's great having such good dedicated volunteers, they have made such a difference to the lives of many horses and they all help with the fund-raising that keeps the sanctuary open.  Each volunteer has something different to offer, no matter how little or how much it all combines together to help the welfare of the horse, which after all is what the sanctuary is all about".  Pam also spends many hours in the office and organising fund-raising activities.  "It is tremendously hard work, but look at what we have achieved".

Mike has recently joined the H.A.C.K. team and although he is unable to help with the horses on a regular basis, he is a great help on Open Days and for fund-raising which is of course is very necessary and a vital part of our charity - No money, No Horses - we cannot survive without it.  Mike is up for a laugh and made a great ugly sister in the Wrexham parade.  He works at the Oswestry School (private) and also lives in Oswestry.

Sue has designed and set up our website which as many of you know won a website award in the "Wrexham Connected" awards in 2003.  Sue also helps with the schedule for the horse show and other administrative tasks.  She is of great help in this area which again makes a part of the team work at HACK.  Sue has three young children, a Dales mare and a Welsh Section A filly.  She has a particular liking for the British native pony breeds.  Sue lives in Chester and works part time for the local authority.

Jo is a senior lecturer in midwifery in Chester but spends lots of her spare time at HACK.  She has a great love of horses and is dedicated to their welfare.  She drops in at the sanctuary every day after work during the week and during the daytime at weekends.  Having also rained as a nurse she is great at attending to wounds and bandaging.  She is a good "all round girl"!!!!  Jo spent many years in Australia before returning to Wales and has settled in Rossett near Wrexham.

Alison, of Wrexham, received recognition from her Employer Airbus, for her years of charity work.  Alison got a special Excellence in the Community Award for her passion and sheer dedication in supporting local causes.  Alison donated the £500 she received to the HACK sanctuary.  Thanks Alison.