National Equine Welfare Council
The National Equine Welfare Council, also known simply as NEWC, is not an independent body, but an umberella organisation that brings together more than 60 equine groups and charities from all over the UK. Members include sanctuaries, breed societies, veterinary groups, equine sports regulators and research organisations. The combined knowledge, expertise and areas of interest of their members make NEWC a central player within the equine world.
The work of the Council is steered by its management board. The board consists of six representatives elected by the whole NEWC membership every three years. Redwings has been successfully elected to be part of the management board for several years now, with our Head of Welfare, Nic de Brauwere representing us and working hard for both Redwings and NEWC on patrnership projects and industry meetings.
All members of the National Equine Welfare Council have to meet certain welfare standards to make them eligible. For a sanctuary to join the council, they must undergo a rigorous inspection to ensure that the work they carry out is in line with best practice for both their equines and their staff and volunteers.
Membership of NEWC has many benefits. Every member has the opportunity to meet and interact with a wide range of other organisations and share ideas and information. Larger charities are very supportive of smaller welfare organisations and can offer practical help in many ways. Redwings has assisted a wide range of small organisations that have come to our attention through NEWC.
To find out more about the National Equine Welfare Council, their members and work, click on the link below to go to the NEWC website:
