Kildare-based Little Hill Animal Rescue & Sanctuary has emerged as a winner in the first special draw of the 2024 Movement for Good Awards, receiving €5,000.
The charity has been operating since 2011. It specialises in rescuing and rehoming commercial egg-laying hens that are due to be culled.
Ecclesiastical Insurance Ireland and its parent company Benefact Group, are giving away over one million to help charities change lives for the better through the 2024 awards.
Across the UK and Ireland, €370,000 is being donated in €1,000 grants throughout the year. €250,000 is being given away in €5,000 special grants, and up to €500,000 is being provided in larger amounts over the course of the year.
Little Hill Animal Rescue & Sanctuary is a voluntary-based charity that provides sanctuary for unwanted abandoned animals and birds through rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming whenever possible.
The 2024 Movement for Good Awards opened nominations in January, offering charities a €1,000 boost.
With over €5 million donated since its inception in 2019, the initiative remains steadfast in supporting various causes and making a positive impact.
In addition to the general grants, specific sectors receive €5,000 allocations through special draws.
Having celebrated the victory of Kildare’s Little Hill Animal Rescue & Sanctuary in the first special draw of the year, attention now turns to the upcoming special draw, dedicated to charities supporting health sector.
Nominations will be open for just one week from April 22 to April 26.
David Lane, managing director of Ecclesiastical Insurance Ireland, part of the Benefact Group, said he was delighted to see Little Hill Animal Rescue & Sanctuary announced as the winner of the animal special draw category 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 said.
“Through the Movement for Good Awards, we work to provide organisations like Little Hill Animal Rescue & Sanctuary with the support necessary to continue impacting positive 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 management at Ecclesiastical Insurance Ireland, recently 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 was deeply impressed by the diverse range of animals under their care, and the dedication of Susan in managing daily 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,” said Scott.