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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£67.2K
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Spending
£72.3K
Public benefits
Charities Purpose: 1) To relieve the suffering and distress and maltreatment of stray, neglected, unwanted or vulnerable animals which are in need of care and protection by the provision of a rescue and re homing service and a sanctuary for the care, protection, treatment, security and temporary or permanent accommodation of such animals 2) To
foster and encourage a humane attitude towards animals, especially those which are sick or stray or in need of assistance and to provide practical assistance to such animals which are in need of such assistance 3) To educate the public in matters pertaining to animal welfare and the care and treatment of animals The trustees believe that our three purposes satisfy both elements of the public benefit requirements. Purpose one The direct benefit that flows from this purpose includes relieving the stress of pet owners who no longer want or can care for their pets. It also relieves the stress on the general public when a stray or neglected animal arrives with them, which they can’t care for. These benefits are demonstrated through our work carried out to actively take in, care for and re home these unwanted and stray animals by providing veterinary treatment, a rescue and re homing service and if necessary an animal sanctuary, which is made known to the public so as to promote compassion and kindness. This purpose does not give rise to any harm. The beneficiaries of this purpose, is the general public in Northern Ireland. A private benefit flowing from this purpose is the vet being paid for treatment but this is incidental and a necessary result or by product of carrying out the purpose. Purpose two The direct benefit that flows from this purpose includes the advancement of animal welfare, the promotion of the capacity of people for compassion by caring for injured or abandoned animals and the effect of animals on human health and well being. The encouragement of kindness to animals promotes compassion in people. These benefits are demonstrated through our dog walking club where the general public can come and exercise the homeless dogs every week. Grovehill Animal Trust also relies on and encourages volunteers from the general public to assist at the shelter with caring for the animals. Grovehill Animal Trust trains volunteers on how to care for animals compassionately. This purpose does not give rise to any harm. The beneficiaries of this purpose are the general public living in Northern Ireland. This does provide a benefit to the animals themselves, however this is incidental and a necessary by product of carrying out this purpose. Purpose Three The direct benefit which flows from this purpose include the advancement of education, enhanced knowledge and understanding in young people through receiving an education. These benefits are demonstrated through Grovehill Animal Trust providing placements for schools and colleges both mainstream and special needs schools. Grovehill also provides literature and talks in schools to promote responsible animal ownership and educating people on the importance of neutering animals. Grovehill Animal Trust also promotes the trapping, neutering and release of feral cats within the local community and provides financial assistance to those in need of assistance with feral cats. This purpose does not give rise to any harm. The beneficiaries of this purpose are the general public living in Northern Ireland and young people attending school or college in the local vicinity. There is no private benefit that flows from this purpose.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Grovehill Animal Trust is a non profit making to the advancement of animal welfare and the advancement of education in matters pertaining to animal welfare, care and treatment. Grovehill has adopted a constitution, established a management committee and agreed policies and procedures. The organisation is funded by donations and fund-raising. We
have also opened a charity shop to assist with fund-raising and have over 60 volunteers within the organisation. We rescue, care for and re home unwanted, stray, abandoned and neglected cats and dogs from the Omagh and surrounding areas. Each animal we take in is provided veterinary care and treatment and is subsequently neutered, micro chipped, vaccinated and wormed prior to re homing. Grovehill Animal Trust also rehabilitates abused and neglected cats and dogs and provides a sanctuary for these animals. The organisation offers education and advises the general public in matters relating to animal welfare and promotes neutering and spaying of these animals. We also provide literature and information on this. The organisation also does talks at local schools and provides placements for people that are interested in animal welfare and promote initiatives such as petting therapy for young adults with special physical and sensory needs within the local community. Grovehill offers support and guidance to the general public in caring for, training and enjoying their pet and promotes responsible animal ownership. We also encourage the general public to take a more humane and kind attitude towards animals by offering a weekly walking club where the public can come and walk the homeless dogs. Grovehill Animal Trust carries out feral animal control by providing a trap, neuter and release programme of feral cats. Grovehill also actively helps to re unite lost and stray cats and dogs with their owners.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of animal welfare
Who the charity helps
- General public
- Unemployed/low income
- Volunteers
How the charity works
- Animal welfare
- Volunteer development
