The inaugural chairman's charity at Chigwell Parish Council is the Chigwell Riding Trust.
Having taken over the reigns of the council in May, Cllr Darshan Sunger decided to start a tradition of the chairman adopting a new charity each year.
His pick is the Chigwell Riding Trust, the first riding centre for people with special needs in the world.
Cllr Sunger said: "I think what they do is great.
"Horse riding stimulates the brain and helps bring things into perspective.
"I have formed a sub-committee which will be led by Rochelle Hodd.
"We are going to raise as much as possible.
"This is something I want to leave behind as part of my legacy as chairman."
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