Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter has won a financial boost from Benefact Group thanks to nominations from its online community.
The Shelter has been selected to receive a £5,000 donation as part of Benefact Group’s annual Movement for Good Awards, which is giving over £1million away to charities and good causes.
The Shelter is planning on use the substantial gift of £5,000 to cover rising costs including heating and vet bills. It currently costs over £1.25m just to keep the Shelter going, a sum which weighs heavily with no statutory government funding. Since 1896 the charity has transformed the lives of animals across the North East, providing love, care and support so that animals can overcome health issues, regain confidence and find their forever home.
Members of the public were invited to nominate causes supporting animals and wildlife in need and winners, including the Shelter, were drawn at random.
Iain Riddell, Fundraising & Marketing Manager at the Shelter adds, “We’re incredibly grateful to our online community for nominating us for a Movement for Good Award. £5,000 will make an incredible difference, helping us to pay for vital costs such as vet bills, heating and general animal care costs. With no Government funding, the Shelter relies 100% on the support of its local community, and this simple act of kindness will go a long way in saving lives, transforming animals and helping them find new homes.”
Mark Hews, Group Chief Executive at Benefact Group, said: “We would like to thank every single person who took the time to nominate a good cause as part of our Movement for Good Awards. Benefact Group is a family of award-winning specialist financial services companies and the third largest corporate donor to charity in the UK. Owned by a charity ourselves, charitable giving is at the heart of what we do. All of our available profits go to good causes and the more the Group grows, the more the Group can give.
“We are delighted to be able to donate over £1million to good causes each year through our Movement for Good Awards and are grateful to all our supporters, including the customers of the specialist insurance broker, SEIB, and the responsible and sustainable asset manager, EdenTree. We know that £5,000 can make a huge difference to the incredible work that animal and wildlife charities do.”
Movement for Good is funded by EIO plc, part of the Benefact Group.
Missed the first draw? You can nominate Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter for a second round of awards, worth £1,000 via the button below:
