Our Guiding Purpose

To inspire disengaged individuals to reconnect with society through working with horses.

This is our vision — the foundation of everything we do at Changing Lives.

The Mission

To give young people, regardless of their background, the opportunity to develop their skills enabling them to return to education and/or employment.

The Goal

To help every child become the best they can be within an environment suited to them — developing both practical and academic skills for life.

Our Core Values

The principles that guide our approach to education and student development

Compassion

Understanding each student's unique journey and meeting them where they are with empathy and care.

Inclusion

Creating a welcoming environment where every student feels valued, respected, and supported.

Excellence

Encouraging every student to strive for their personal best in academics and practical skills.

Equality

Ensuring equal opportunities regardless of race, faith, disability, ability, age, or background.

Nurturing

Providing a safe, supportive space where students can grow, learn, and develop confidence.

Safety

Maintaining a secure environment where students feel protected and can focus on learning.

A Place to Grow

We want our children and young people to be the best they can be within an environment that is suited to them.

We focus upon practical skills as well as academic standards, which are equally important to help develop their independent skills.

These skills will enable them to achieve and stand out as valued members of their communities.

It is important that students follow rules and staff instructions to ensure that all students remain safe and can succeed to the best of their ability.

We expect all parents, carers and students who attend Changing Lives to uphold these standards and to comply with our expectations.

Students working with animals at Changing Lives farm
Student caring for rabbit at Changing Lives
Student with kitten at Changing Lives

Our Commitment to Equality

We are committed to take a positive stand to ensure all our communities have a right to equality of opportunity and achievement regardless of race and ethnicity, faith, belief, and religion, disability and access, ability, age, sex, sexual orientation or transsexualisation.

Experience Our Values in Action

Visit us and see how our vision transforms lives every day.