Feed Company Supports Redwings With Urgent Financial Donation
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SPILLERS™ Brand helps Redwings Horse Sanctuary in the face of the charity’s proposed centre closures and urges others to follow suit
Leading horse feed manufacturer SPILLERS™ has announced a £5,000 donation to Redwings Horse Sanctuary, to help the equine welfare charity continue its vital work supporting horses in need, following news of the potential closure of two of its centres.
The donation comes at a critical time for the charity, which has just begun a consultation process regarding the potential closure of two of its visitor centres, Redwings Mountains in Forfar, Angus, and Redwings Oxhill in Warwickshire, due to rising costs. The funding will help ensure the continuation of essential equine welfare services and rehabilitation programmes delivered by the charity.
Redwings is one of the largest equine welfare charities in the UK with more than 1000 rescued horses, ponies and donkeys in its sanctuary care and over 700 more living out in Guardian homes. Sadly, the charity now needs to spend from financial reserves to balance the budget and continue its vital equine welfare work, but this is unsustainable long term. The proposed centre closures will reduce operating costs, unless further funding can be found.
The SPILLERS brand has a long-standing commitment to equine health and welfare and has proudly supported Redwings Horse Sanctuary for more than 20 years.
“We are pleased to be able to help Redwings at such an important and difficult time and hope that other organisations may be able to follow our lead and donate too,” said Claire Dyett, Marketing Manager at Mars Horsecare, home of the SPILLERS brand.
“Every day this wonderful charity carries out invaluable work, providing safe homes and specialist care for rescued horses who might otherwise have nowhere else to go.
We hope our contribution will help them maintain services at this challenging time and continue making a difference where it matters most.”
Redwings has confirmed that donations like this are gratefully received and will help stabilise operations during these uncertain times and direct resources to where demand is highest.
Redwings’ Executive Director of Income and Engagement Nic Lowry said: “This generous donation from our loyal supporters at SPILLERS will help us to continue to deliver frontline welfare services and care for horses, ponies and donkeys in need while the consultation process goes ahead to decide on the closures. We very much hope that other kind-hearted organisations and individuals may recognise the urgency and make donations to help us navigate this worrying situation.”
Both organisations highlighted the importance of collaboration across the equine sector to ensure long-term welfare standards are protected, particularly during periods of financial and operational uncertainty.
To find out more about Redwings Horse Sanctuary and to make a donation visit https://www.redwings.org.uk/?form=general-donation
To explore expert advice and resources on equine nutrition and for personalised nutrition support visit www.spillers-feeds.com or call the SPILLERS Care-Line on + 44 (0)1908 226626.
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