A message from our Finance Manager
The reality is that our costs are rising faster than we can keep up with and it’s becoming increasingly difficult to manage the everyday expenses of running the Home.
It costs over £8,000 every single day to run our loving Home – an increase of over £1,000 per day from this time last year.
We’ve made savings wherever possible, including the installation of solar panels, which were funded entirely by our incredible supporters. But even with these changes, the cost increases are overwhelming.
- Dog food is now £8 more per bag – a 31% increase in three years.
- Waste uplift fees have risen 27% over the same period.
- Disinfectant costs are up 8% on last year, an extra £175 each time we restock.
- Recent National Insurance increases have also pushed our staffing costs higher, adding even more pressure.
These are basic, unavoidable expenses, and with more animals arriving needing urgent help, the pressure continues to grow.
It’s thanks to the generosity of our community, and beyond that we can continue to be there for those who need us. Now, more than ever, we need you.
This winter we need to raise £200,000 to make sure we can continue to fulfil our mission and care for the dogs and cats that need us.
Please help us today by giving a gift. Your support truly makes a difference.
Thank you for reading this and for standing with us.
Jessica Brennan, Finance Manager