About

us

“ALWAYS REMEMBER WHY YOU STARTED”

Our Story

Help and Heal, originally called Helping Hands Healing Hooves was formed in 2018 by Alison Pollock. Inspired by a friend and recognising the equine’s natural ability to connect with human beings, Alison began her mission to make a difference.

Alison’s home, Fairview Farm, where she lived with her husband, Mark, became a safe place for people to spend time with the horses. Soon after, Help and Heal were offering Equine Facilitated Learning together with Animal Assisted Therapy to children and young adults in the community.

In 2020, Help and Heal opened their doors to young adults with additional needs, offering a Residential Service to run alongside the established Day Opportunity Programme on the farm.

The end of 2022 marked the addition of our second location - Woodlands campsite in the beautiful Purbecks offering more opportunities for both residential and day services, and so the Community Project was born.

Help and Heal is now a dedicated team of people, with the same clear vision - to do good, create a positive impact and make a difference.

Our People

  • Alison Pollock

    FOUNDER AND BUSINESS LEAD

  • Mark Pollock

    BUSINESS LEAD

  • Maisie Pollock

    ASSISTANT BUSINESS LEAD

  • Ben Horn

    WOODLANDS GETAWAYS LEAD

  • Debbie Langton

    RESIDENTIAL LEAD

  • Ashley Crocker

    PROJECT LEAD

  • Karyn Colledge

    FAIRVIEW HOUSE MANAGER

  • Becky Alderman

    FARM MANAGER & PROJECT MENTOR

  • Jane Hazzard

    PROJECT MENTOR

  • Diane Cardy

    ADMINISTRATOR

  • Carrie Cushion

    RESIDENTIAL MENTOR

  • Laura Allen

    PROJECT MENTOR - EQUINE & EFL

Our Mission

To offer a high-quality service to all young people seeking support and independence, to allow them to make their own choices, achieve their goals and take control of their lives, in a safe environment where their needs are always met.

Our Values

EXCELLENCE

Excellence is what drives us forward, pushing us to go above and beyond in every aspect of what we do.

BELONGING

Belonging is our core, creating an environment where everyone feels valued and included.

TRUST

Trust is at the heart of everything we do; the foundation of our relationships.