£1mcharity donation from pet food firm
KIDWELLY firm Burns Pet Nutrition has announced a £1 million charity donation to celebrate its 25th year of trading.
The leading pet food producer will be donating a quarter of its annual profits to a number of charitable organisations as part of its continued efforts to support community projects and animal charities.
The family-run business has been producing natural pet food for dogs, cats and rabbits since 1993. The Carmarthenshire-based company is led by veterinary surgeon John Burns, who pioneered chemical-free pet food when he used vitamin E as a preservative over industrynorm chemicals.
A significant portion of the donation (£800,000) will be invested in The Burns Pet Nutrition Foundation, a charity established in 2007 by John Burns to improve the lives of people and pets across the UK.
Six full-time staff members currently work for the third sector arm of the organisation on a variety of projects supporting disadvantaged groups in the community.
The money will go towards developing and expanding the charity’s projects and activities.
John Burns said: “As the sole shareholder of Burns Pet Nutrition I have decided that the company should be a force for good channelled through the work of our community team.
“The charitable activities are not intended to be a one-off, but are designed to grow and develop in the years to come. Our local community are as equally important to me as the staff and customers we work with.
“I want Burns to not only be known for our natural pet food but also for establishing and maintaining a legacy of good causes in the community.”