Our People
There are many people involved in the day to day life of the Pony Centre but here is our core team, patrons and trustees.
Meet The Team

Sister Mary Joy Langdon
CEO & Founder
Sister Mary Joy Langdon BEM, Fellow of the RDA, BHS APC, Pony Club accredited coach, ABRS Principles Dip. UK Sports Coach Educator L3 M.Uni Open
Mary Joy is the CEO and founded the centre in 1989. She has a life time of experience with horses & children.
In 1976 at the age of 25, she was the UK's first ever female firefighter to be formally admitted to a brigade. In 1978 women firefighters were accepted everywhere in the UK.
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Mary Joy joined the religious congregation of the Infant Jesus Sisters in 1984. This congregation's mission is to educate & help children & young people which she continues to do today at the Pony Centre.
Mary Joy is an RDA coach and mentor.
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Patrons & Supporters

Martin Clunes OBE
Martin became Patron of the Wormwood Scrubs Pony Centre in 2015. Over the years he has been a great supporter of all that we do at the pony centre. He regularly presents awards and has even been seen rolling on the sand in the arena with the children whilst demonstrating the Stop, Drop and Roll exercise.

Anneka Rice
Anneka Rice first became involved in with the Wormwood Scrubs Pony Centre in 1994 when her TV programme ‘Challenge Anneka’ built our indoor arena in 72 hours. Anneka continues to regularly support our charity and recently she presented medals at our Mini Olympics.

Romaine Dennistoun
4th April 1946 - 30th June 2024
Artist in Residence for nearly 13 years
The Trustees

Helen Holmes
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Helen Holmes is a solicitor and chartered secretary. She was the former Chair of RedR, Vice Chair of Global Health Partnerships (THET), and a Trustee at MS Trust.

Selma Hassabu
Deputy Chair of Trustees
Selma lives in West London with her husband, children all of whom are frequent visitors at the pony centre, as supporters and riders. With a long career as a financial services lawyer Selma has also always dedicated time to supporting communities, charities and causes close to her heart. Selma joined the pony centre as a trustee in March 2023.

Graeme Drummond
Treasurer
​Graeme is an accountant with a career across a range of commercial organisations. He has 2 children at university, 2 Miniature Schnauzers (much easier to deal with) and is a Man City fan. Once fell off a donkey at a school fair. Joined the Board of Trustees in February 2022.

Addy Windsor-Clive
Finance & Strategy
Addy started her career in venture capital before moving into the food industry, where she ran her own business. She joined the pony centre in 2020. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking for homeless shelters around London and looking after the ponies at the WSPC

Emily Thomas
EID officer
Emily joined the WSPC in 2021 but has been involved with the RDA since her teens. Currently working for an environmental organisation, she's been in fundraising for fifteen years and is passionate about raising money for good causes. Emily lives in Bedfordshire and has two boys, one cat and many garden birds!

Nichola Blackley
Secretary
Nichola is a Veterinary Epidemiologist. She has over 20 years’ experience owning and working with horses. She has also volunteered with the RDA for many years including assisting at competitions. Nichola lives in Hertfordshire and has two horses for her own, including an ex racehorse who she has retrained and successfully competed.