Nottinghamshire homebuilder raises the ‘woof’ with £1,500 gift to animal centre
An animal centre in Radcliffe-on-Trent has welcomed a £1,500 contribution from a neighbouring housebuilder to support its welfare services.
Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Midlands pledged the donation to RSPCA Radcliffe Animal Centre which, managed and funded separately to the RSPCA charity, works to prevent cruelty and promote kindness to animals.
The donation will go directly towards the care of animals at the centre, with a strong focus on veterinary treatment for animals recovering from illness and injury. It will help cover essential medical care, as well as everyday needs such as food, bedding and enrichment, ensuring animals are healthy, comfortable and ready for rehoming.
Lyn Jarrett, who works at RSPCA Radcliffe Animal Centre, said: “At our centre, we rescue, rehabilitate and rehome animals in need across Nottinghamshire, and we are incredibly proud to work closely with our community to promote responsible pet ownership and improve animal welfare through education and support.
“Donations like this truly make a difference. Every day we see animals arrive in heartbreaking conditions and it’s only through the support of our community that we’re able to give them the care, treatment and second chance they deserve.
“As a local, independently funded charity, we rely on generosity like this to keep going. Our work means so much, not just for the animals but for the people we support too, whether that’s offering advice, guidance or helping families find the right pet for their home.”
Looking ahead, the charity wants to continue improving its facilities, expand its educational and community work, and support even more animals in need.
Lyn added: “We would like to say a huge thank you to Barratt and David Wilson Homes for its generous donation. It will have a real and lasting impact on the animals in our care. It means so much to know that there are companies out there who genuinely care and want to support the work we do for animals in need.”
Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ donation was made through its Community Fund scheme via The Barratt Redrow Foundation. It is designed to support national and local charities, large and small, across the UK to leave a legacy in the communities in which the housebuilder operates.
The Barratt Redrow Foundation is celebrating its fifth anniversary in 2026. Since its launch, it has committed £20 million to charities and good causes, supported over 2,000 different charities, and is estimated to have directly impacted 100,000 young people each year.
Mark Cotes, Managing Director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Midlands, said: “The work of RSPCA Radcliffe Animal Centre is of extreme importance as there are many animals in need of a loving home and we are pleased to contribute towards its excellent services.
“The charity’s efforts to care for pets in need is fantastic to see, and tackling education and support for pet owners is also vital for the care of animals.”
To learn more about the charity, visit its website at RSPCA Radcliffe Animal Centre.
For more information about any of the housebuilder’s nearby developments, visit the websites at Barratt Homes in Nottinghamshire and David Wilson Homes in Nottinghamshire.