Secret World Wildlife Rescue Seeks New Friends
An animal rescue charity in the South West is seeking new friends and supporters through its latest initiative to help it raise more money.
As the demand for animal rescue has increased over the last 25 years, Secret World Wildlife Rescue is starting a new Friendship Circle to help it meet the increasing costs of rescuing over 5,000 animals each year. The charity, based in East Huntspill, Somerset, is wholly reliant on the generosity of its supporters.
The new friendship circle aims to keep its supporters better informed in return for committed financial support. The initiative is being led by the charity’s founder Pauline Kidner.
Pauline commented: “Over a quarter of a century ago, Secret World was a tourist attraction as well as a wildlife hospital. Our frequent open days provided a strong source of revenue for the charity. Today, with the ever-increasing numbers of wildlife casualties arriving at our centre, we’re not in the position to open our doors to the public as regularly. Unfortunately, this has impacted our ability to raise funds.
“Our supporters are incredibly generous, so we are starting a new Friendship Circle to keep them better informed about the inspiring work our team undertakes seven days a week, 365 days a year.
“Our charity has always operated purely from donations and we hope with the extra support of our friends, we will be able to meet the ever-increasing costs. Without them, we couldn’t save thousands of animals each year. We are endeavouring to remain true to our mission to help our wonderful wildlife thrive.”
Anyone wishing to know more details about the charity or is interested in becoming a ‘Friend of Secret World’ can visit www.secretworld.org or telephone 01278 783250 for more information.
Secret World is featuring in the latest series of Countryfile Spring Diaries this week. The charity will appear in three episodes on Tuesday 29th May, Wednesday 30th May and Thursday 31st May, at 9:15am on BBC One.
Notes for editors:
- Secret World Wildlife Rescue is one of the South West’s leading wildlife rescue charities (charity number 1097119) based in East Huntspill in Somerset.
- Now in its 26th year, Secret World Wildlife Rescue cares for more than 5,000 sick, injured and orphaned animals each year.
- As well as being a respected source of expertise and a centre of excellence where British wildlife receives the best care, Secret World has an extensive volunteer programme and engages with schools to promote respect for wildlife and the environment, adding further benefits to the local community.
- As Secret World does not receive any government funding, it relies entirely on the generosity of supporters and donors to carry out this important work for British wildlife.
- The charity’s website is www.secretworld.org
