In September 2007, ‘Wholly Horses’ became ‘WOW! World of Whispers’ and moved into a small rented premises in the Vale of Glamorgan to establish itself as a pioneering Social Enterprise with a workable business model. A series of unforeseeable events has resulted in the project faltering and with every personal resource exhausted it faces termination in September 2009 with the horses being sold at market or euthanised as a result.
Over a six year period ‘Wholly Horses’ welcomed around 800 guests from across the globe, providing uplifting experiences with the herd that in addition to being developmental, educational and therapeutic offered a sense of freedom, friendship and fun. As a Social Enterprise, the work could be expanded to include more people of all ages particularly children and adults with terminal illness, learning difficulties, social disadvantage and disability.
The project urgently requires an injection of capital to survive in the immediate term, one or more investors keen to be involved in a visionary project in the longer term and a new location so that grants and funding can be applied for. In the current climate, when people are in need of hope, upliftment and inspiration WOW! is a proven approach that offers it. If you are able to offer any assistance or can link WOW! with individuals who might be interested in discussing this opportunity further please contact Helen Wingstedt via La Luminata.
The following websites offer more information about the project:
