Co-op fund aid for Woodlands

WOODLANDS Animal Sanctuary’s outreach programme has been chosen to benefit from the Co-op Local Community Fund.

The charity said it was incredibly grateful for the opportunity to make a real difference in Lancashire and Merseyside.

Woodlands hopes to extend and expand its outreach work to engage with more people of all ages and backgrounds.

It aims to educate and inform both children and adults, about how to care for both pets and native wildlife.

The team also visits care and nursing homes with a selection of their resident animals to provide stimulation and interest to patients, particularly those with dementia.

Woodlands works with local special needs schools to offer volunteering opportunities to young people, such as students with autism.

It also provides volunteering opportunities to people of all ages with mental health issues.

While animal welfare is the prime purpose of Woodlands Animal Sanctuary, another important aim of theirs is to engage with different parts of the community to benefit both people and animals, including native wildlife – especially hedgehogs.

Woodlands will be looking to Co-op members to help raise funds to support the development of this scheme.

When a member buys selected products or services from the Co-op they earn a 5% reward for themselves, with a further 1% for local causes such as Woodlands.

The Co-op looks to support organisations that make a difference in their communities by protecting and improving community spaces, helping people reach their full potential by developing their skills, or promoting health and wellbeing.

Co-op members can choose a cause by going to www.coop.co.uk/membership.

The team at Woodlands hope that people will visit the website and choose to support them.

For more information visit www.woodlands animalsanctuary.org.uk/ education/