Kildare-based Little Hill Animal Rescue & Sanctuary has emerged as a winner within the first particular draw of the 2024 Movement for Good Awards, receiving €5,000.
The charity has been working since 2011. It specialises in rescuing and rehoming business egg-laying hens which can be resulting from be culled.
Ecclesiastical Insurance Ireland and its father or mother firm Benefact Group, are making a gift of over a million to assist charities change lives for the higher by way of the 2024 awards.
Across the UK and Ireland, €370,000 is being donated in €1,000 grants all year long. €250,000 is being given away in €5,000 particular grants, and as much as €500,000 is being offered in bigger quantities over the course of the yr.
Little Hill Animal Rescue & Sanctuary is a voluntary-based charity that gives sanctuary for undesirable deserted animals and birds by way of rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming every time doable.
The 2024 Movement for Good Awards opened nominations in January, providing charities a €1,000 enhance.
With over €5 million donated since its inception in 2019, the initiative stays steadfast in supporting numerous causes and making a constructive influence.
In addition to the overall grants, particular sectors obtain €5,000 allocations by way of particular attracts.
Having celebrated the victory of Kildare’s Little Hill Animal Rescue & Sanctuary within the first particular draw of the yr, consideration now turns to the upcoming particular draw, devoted to charities supporting well being sector.
Nominations will probably be open for only one week from April 22 to April 26.
David Lane, managing director of Ecclesiastical Insurance Ireland, a part of the Benefact Group, stated he was delighted to see Little Hill Animal Rescue & Sanctuary introduced because the winner of the animal particular draw class of Movement for Good in Ireland.
“Little Hill Animal Rescue & Sanctuary is an amazing organisation which continues to serve the Kildare area by rescuing and rehabilitating abandoned animals and birds,” he stated.
“Through the Movement for Good Awards, we work to supply organisations like Little Hill Animal Rescue & Sanctuary with the help essential to proceed impacting constructive change.
“This is a year-round campaign, and we are looking to encourage more charities to get involved and avail of this opportunity. Remember it is easy to nominate a cause close to your heart, just visit the Movement for Good website and cast your vote.”
Scott Hayes, head of relationship administration at Ecclesiastical Insurance Ireland, lately visited the Little Hill Animal Rescue & Sanctuary and met with the charity’s founder, Susan Anderson and volunteers Freda French and Nikki Good.
“In visiting Little Hill Animal Rescue & Sanctuary, I used to be deeply impressed by the varied vary of animals below their care, and the dedication of Susan in managing day by day operations.
“The recent Movement for Good win will significantly bolster their ongoing efforts in animal welfare, aiding in crucial expenses such as animal feed, veterinary care, and facility maintenance. It’s inspiring to witness the impact of their work first-hand,” stated Scott.
