Animal charity receives £1,500 donation from Northamptonshire homebuilder
Animals in Need, a Northamptonshire-based charity that helps all types of animals and birds, has received a £1,500 donation from Barratt Homes to assist with its work.
For over 32 years the charity has rescued and rehomed domestic animals, helped injured and distressed wildlife before returning them to the wild, as well as taking in unwanted farm animals and offering them a home for the remainder of their natural lives.
The donation came as part of The Barratt Foundation , which is designed to support national and local charities, large and small, across the UK to leave a legacy in the communities in which the housebuilder operates.
Roy Marriott, Founder and Trustee at Animals in Need, said: “We are always honoured to be chosen for a donation by an organisation such as Barratt Homes. We receive no government funding, so are reliant upon donations such as this.
“On average we rehome around 1,000 animals a year with 800 in our care at one time. We work alongside local vets and emergency services, as well as the public so as many animals as possible can be saved and go on to live happy and healthy lives.
“This donation will directly contribute towards the refurbishment cost of one of our kennels.
“On behalf of everyone at Animals in Need, I would like to thank Barratt Homes for its kind support. We are truly grateful for the difference it is making in the community.”
Simon Francis, Managing Director at Barratt Homes Northampton, said: “We are delighted to be able to offer Animals in Need a donation to support the fantastic work it does. As a leading housebuilder we strive to support the communities in and around the areas in which we build.
“It’s brilliant to see charities like Animals in Need looking out for the wellbeing of such a range of animals.”
To find out more about the charity, visit the website at Animals in Need.