River's Rodents and Reptiles is a Community Interest Company meaning it is a non-profit organisation.
The Community Interest Company aims to benefit the community by -
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Support the provision of Animal Handling Sessions to individuals and community groups.
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By supporting people of all ages in meeting animals they would not normally meet, whilst also promoting sensory development.
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Help people of all ages to improve health and well-being through promoting sensory development.
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Stroking and interacting with animals lowers stress, heart rate and promotes a sense of calm.
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Advance community awareness of Animal Welfare.
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Learning about Animal Welfare, which in turn allows people to be more aware of Animal Care.
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To develop and deliver training and learning programs in the care and understanding of animals to individuals, community groups and organisations.
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By increasing personal and collective knowledge of Animal Care, Animal Diets, Habitats, and Anatomy and Physiology. Clear learning outcomes for schools studying animals.
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To be financially accessible to individuals, community groups and organisations on low income and low budgets for activities.
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Clear fixed fee for Animal Handling Sessions. Special offers for repeat business and free to attend Fundraising Events.
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River has studied animals for 7 years. He has a National Diploma in Animal Care from Hartpury College, a Higher National Diploma in Animal Management from Berkshire College of Agriculture, a First Class Degree with Honours in Animal Management from Hadlow College and a Post-Graduate Degree in Animal Welfare from Moulton College. He is passionate about animals and enjoys sharing entertaining facts about his animals - with the odd cheesy joke!
River set up this business in March 2017 as a hobby business alongside working in hospitality. Over the lockdowns the Online Animal Sessions took off and allowed River to convert a old Horsebox into a Animal Unit. The business is now a fully fledged entity and is getting new bookings flying in every day!