Ludlow Hunt closes in on £4,000 raised for local causes

A fundraising effort has helped raise thousands of pounds for charity.

Ludlow Hunt has raised nearly £4,000 over the past two years in support of local good causes.

A recent £200 donation to Hope House Hospice contributed to the hunt's total of £3,828.75, raised through a mix of charity lunches and bucket collections at trail hunting meets.

Other beneficiaries include Breast Cancer Now, which received £500, and BowelBabe, which was given £415.

Georgina Owen, one of the masters of Ludlow Hunt, said: "We are delighted to raise funds for Hope House Hospice, Breast Cancer Now and Bowelbabe, and to further their amazing work supporting not just the individual but whole families.

"We also have huge admiration for the work of We Are Farming Minds and Shropshire Rural Support, both of which provide a wide range of services, advice, and vital support to farmers and rural workers, many of whom are under extreme pressure at the moment."

The two rural charities, We Are Farming Minds and Shropshire Rural Support, each received £1,356.87 from the hunt's fundraising activities.

Katy Hall, from We Are Farming Minds, said: "Thank you so much for the continued donations and support we receive from the Ludlow Hunt.

"Every donation enables us to continue to provide vital support to the farming community."

Dawn Ball, area fundraiser for Hope House, said: "What a wonderful initiative to bring people together in support of local causes.

"We are truly grateful that you chose Hope House as one of the beneficiaries of your community efforts.

"Support like yours makes a real and lasting difference."

Ms Owen confirmed that the group has more fundraising events planned.

The Ludlow Hunt is part of the British Hound Sports Association and operates under a formal code of conduct.

It upholds the highest standards of welfare for the horses and hounds involved in the sport.

Trail hunting does not involve the pursuit of any animal. Instead, the hounds are trained to follow a pre-laid scent trail, preserving the traditions, skills and employment associated with hunting, while remaining in full compliance with the Hunting Act 2004.