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04/07/2026

🎉 Some very special news to share...

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that our founder, Clare Dingwall, is to be honoured with the British Citizen Award - one of just 28 exceptional individuals recognised this year for their outstanding contributions to society.

Clare will receive the BCA Medal of Honour for Services to Community at the Palace of Westminster later this month, at a ceremony hosted by TV and radio presenter Matt Allwright.

For those who know Clare, this will come as no surprise. Since co-founding Polo for Heroes in 2009, she has poured heart and soul into supporting those injured in combat — helping to raise more than £167,000 for military charities supporting recovery, rehabilitation, and life after service.

But the real measure of Clare's work isn't the total raised. It's the lives changed. Rehabilitation programmes. Mental health support. Rest and Recuperation trips that have given injured service personnel the chance to rebuild confidence, reconnect with others, and rediscover a sense of identity and pride. As one beneficiary put it - the experience was "truly life-affirming."

Under Clare's leadership, Polo for Heroes has always been more than a fundraiser. It's a celebration of resilience, community spirit, and gratitude and this award is a fitting tribute to the woman at the heart of it all.

Congratulations, Clare. Nobody deserves this more. 🏆

👏 Please join us in the comments to celebrate her - she'll pretend she doesn't want the fuss, but we all know better!

27/05/2026

We can't wait to welcome you to the Polo for Heroes 2026 Charity Match this Saturday at Fifield Polo Club, Windsor!

Here's everything you need to know for the day:

Gates open – 1.15pm with a Pimms reception
Polo – 1.45pm to 5.30pm
Picnic guests – please vacate by 6.00pm

PARKING
Parking is £10 per car, payable on the gate.

FOOD & DRINK ON THE DAY
Delicious Annie's will be onsite serving burgers, wraps & more, alongside Combat 2 Coffee to keep you fuelled throughout the day.

Our Pay Bar will be fully stocked with Pimms, wine, beer, bubbles & soft drinks! 🥂

BRING A PICNIC!
You're more than welcome to bring your own picnic or afternoon tea. Our friends at The Cornish Company (www.thecornishcompany.com) are offering an exclusive 10% discount on their delicious range — just use the code POLOHERO10 at checkout.

VIP TICKETS - sold out

All proceeds support our UK Armed Forces. See you on Saturday! 🎉

14/04/2026

✨From inspiration to impact ✨

I was honoured to have spent time at the Protez Foundation alongside Milly Dingwall, who is volunteering there as part of her journey to becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy.

Milly’s inspiration comes in no small part from Polo for Heroes and the many injured members of the Armed Forces she has met over the years. The resilience, determination and courage shown by this community continues to inspire the next generation to give back in meaningful ways.

It was incredibly humbling to witness such life-changing work first-hand, and a privilege to play even a small part in these journeys.

Keep up the amazing work Milly 👏🏻 💪🏻 🇬🇧 🇺🇸

01/04/2026

✨ Auction Highlight – An Unforgettable Kenyan Safari Experience ✨

We are incredibly proud to present one of our standout auction prizes at this year’s Polo for Heroes event on 30 May, generously donated by Abercrombie & Kent.

Imagine waking up to the sounds of the African wilderness, watching elephants roam at sunrise, and ending your day under vast starlit skies…

This exclusive experience offers four nights in Kenya for two people, including:

🌿 Two nights at Kitirua Plains Lodge
🌿 Two nights at Tambarare Camp
🦁 Daily game drives
🍽️ All food and beverages
✈️ Airport transfers and laundry included

Valid for travel between September 2026 and May 2027, this is a truly once-in-a-lifetime adventure blending luxury, wildlife, and unforgettable moments.

Every bid placed helps us continue supporting our wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans.

💙 Bid generously. Change lives. Experience something extraordinary 💙

29/03/2026

Some of the most powerful moments behind Polo for Heroes are the people and stories that shape what we do.

Clare was first introduced to a Captain in the Irish Guards at our very first event. That meeting would go on to have a lasting impact, not just on her, but on the journey of this charity as a whole.

In 2012, as we launched our very first Heroes for Freedom R&R trip to Las Vegas, he became instrumental in helping us get it right. Through him, we were introduced to a group of incredible individuals, many of them seriously injured, including amputees, who would go on to take part in that life changing experience.

At the time, this was all new territory for us. His advice, guidance and understanding were invaluable, helping us shape a trip that wasn’t just about getting away, but about real support, connection and rebuilding confidence.

Heroes for Freedom has since become a cornerstone of what we do. These trips are designed to give our wounded, injured and sick service personnel a chance to step away from the daily challenges they face, to reconnect with themselves and others who truly understand their journey. It is about creating moments of freedom, laughter and strength, often at a time when it is needed most.

None of this would be possible without the continued support of everyone who stands behind Polo for Heroes. Every ticket, every donation, every shared story helps us continue to deliver these life changing experiences.

We are proud to support those who have given so much, and even prouder to stand alongside them.

08/03/2026

The Chirawa Trophy

The trophy that will be presented at the Polo for Heroes charity match carries a story that is very close to our hearts.

During our trek through Rajasthan in 2017, we stopped overnight in a small place called Chirawa. The next morning, as we were finishing breakfast and preparing our Marwari ponies for the next leg of the journey, a young girl appeared from seemingly the middle of nowhere carrying a small bag of magnolia flowers.

Whilst giving each of us a flower, she was curious about who we were and, like most people, completely fascinated by the horses. Through our guide and interpreter we learned that she was an excellent student at school and that her dream was to become a doctor.

Just as quickly as she had appeared, she disappeared again, only to return moments later carrying a small trophy. Slightly battered and a little disjointed, it was a prize she had won for excellence in her studies at school. Despite it clearly being something she treasured, she was absolutely insistent that we take it back with us to the UK.

We hesitated at first. It felt wrong to accept what was likely her most prized possession. But it quickly became clear that the best thing we could do was honour her generosity by giving it a new purpose.

And so her trophy became The Chirawa Trophy, the perpetual trophy for Polo for Heroes.
The meaning and sentiment behind it is so special to us that we had a protective case made to preserve it, ensuring that despite its fragility, it can continue to inspire others for many years to come.

A small trophy, given with extraordinary generosity, now helping to support an extraordinary cause.

📅 30 May 2026
📍 Fifield Polo Club, Berkshire
🎟️ Tickets on sale now

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Fifield Polo Club
Windsor

Telephone

+447793360103

Website

http://www.poloforheroes.co.uk/

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