A New Home for Festina Lente

We are delighted that we have purchased our new home and we have secured full planning permission. Our intention is to commence building later on this year.  We are indebted to everybody who helped raise an ambitious amount  for the purchase of the site and we will be posting updates on key milestones in relation to this amazing and much needed project. 
Again thank you for all your support -without which none of this would have been possible.
 

Our Journey

Festina Lente was founded in 1988 – some 36 years ago. Back then, it was a tiny operation but in the period since its inception, we have become an Essential Learning Centre where people can thrive and grow regardless of their circumstances.

A unique blend of horses, horticulture, and community brings us together as we strive to create new opportunities in learning for those with intellectual and physical challenges and offer excellence in education and training for those who choose to follow a career path in any of the above sectors.

Festina Lente is now at a fascinating juncture. Having outgrown our current facilities in Bray and with our lease due to end shortly, we have located a permanent new home only a 10-minute drive from our current location.

The successful relocation to new premises will not only mean the continuation of our existing services to 450 people each week, but also the further development of education and learning programmes to an additional 200 people weekly. 

We look forward to updating you all on our progress with an intention to commence the building later in 2024.We look forward to sharing our journey with you all.

Dr. Jill Carey, CEO

 

Our Future Plans: 
  • Develop a state-of-the-art National Education Centre by 2025.
  • Broaden the existing range of equine assisted programmes to include; equine assisted coaching and leadership; an academy to rehome/retrain ex-racehorses and collaborate with employees in the racing/breeding industry.
  • Increase employment from 60 to 70 staff to further the eff ective delivery of our services.
  • Corporate Social Responsibility – develop an equine assisted training and engagement programme for the Corporate Sector thereby giving companies the opportunity to engage their staff in community outreach while also improving staff team-building and social skills.
  • Expand opportunities for internships and research while simultaneously benefiting from additional Service provision for children, teenagers and adults.
  • Partner with third level education institutions in the development of the above regarding research.

Be part of our future:

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ongoing FUNDRAISing APPEAL towards our NEW HOME FOR FESTINA LENTE- Donate as little as €5 to help us reach our goal 


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