Roll Of Honour

Our President, Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, Princess Anne is a great supporter of RDA, championing our work as a national charity and visiting our groups as often as she can. Each year she presents a select group of volunteers across the country with the coveted President's Award. The President’s Award is the most prestigious volunteer award within RDA and is awarded for service of an exceptional nature over a period of not less than 30 years.

Jo Lee, Epsom, Surrey
Sally Grainger, Eridge, Kent
Bridgyd Richards, Eridge, Kent

Sarah Matthews and Mary Stokes, Co-Chairs, Cranleigh Group

In 2019 Sarah and Mary agreed to take on the role of Joint Group Chair for a year while a permanent Chair was found. Four years later, they were finally allowed to stand down when their successor took office at their AGM.

Sarah and Mary demonstrated how it is possible to share the Chair’s role successfully and effectively with mutual respect and understanding. Mary looked after all things equine and operational while Sarah was responsible for governance, policies and procedures. They steered the group through the pandemic years which were particularly difficult for large groups like Cranleigh that own their own premises and many horses. They gave 100% and never wavered, handing over the group in good shape and ready for its next exciting chapter.

Thank you to both of them for their incredible commitment to Cranleigh Group and to the region as a whole.