Sept 2019
CO OP Truro supports Flicka with proceeds from book sales
The Flicka Foundation donkey sanctuary, in Penryn, has been presented with a donation of £525 from the CO OP store in Truro, raised from their sale of used books. Shaun Ince and Cindy Turner from the Truro store presented the cheque to Flicka staff and Compo, one of the charity’s appreciative four-legged residents.
Centre Manager Lucy Cooper said; “We’re so very grateful to Truro CO OP, and its customers, for their generous donation. We care for over 100 donkeys and horses at our sanctuary, rescued from situations of abuse, mistreatment and neglect. This donation will go a long way to helping us give these animals a safe and happy home for life.”
Compo was rescued at just three months of age, when the animal welfare seized him and his mother Emma from harrowing conditions at a meat market. Compo was dangerously underweight and terrified, but, with lots of care and attention, he has grown into a friendly and affectionate donkey, now living happily at Flicka with his Mum.
Lucy added, “As a registered charity we rely completely on donations from our supporters to continue our vital work. Feed alone for our residents amounts to over £60,000 per year with costs soaring in the winter when the grass stops growing. We simply can’t do what we do without the support of people and businesses like the Truro CO OP store and its customers.”
Shaun said; "We at the CO OP are only too happy and proud to help and support a local charity like The Flicka Foundation."
Second hand books can be dropped off at Truro’s CO OP store and proceeds from their sale will be donated to local charities.
There are many different ways that individuals and businesses can support the charity’s work, from adopting a donkey or sponsoring a barn, to fundraising and volunteering. More information is available on the The Flicka Foundation at www.flickafoundation.org.uk/ways-to-help.
More information and updates on the donkeys and the charity’s work is available at ww.flickafoundation.org.uk and by following @TheFlickaFoundation on Facebook and @flickadonkeys on Twitter.
For more information please contact:
Leida Smith, Fundraising and Communications Manager
The Flicka Foundation
[email protected]
07967 527890
Notes to Editors:
Image: L-R Lucy Cooper (Flicka), Shaun Ince (CO OP), Compo, Charlie Main (Flicka), Cindy Turner (CO OP) pictured presenting a donation cheque at The Flicka Foundation Donkey Sanctuary.
About The Flicka Foundation
The Flicka Foundation Donkey Sanctuary (Charity reg. No. 1153858) rescues and rehabilitates donkeys who have suffered abuse, neglect and abandonment, providing them with a safe and happy home for life. The charity was founded by Mary Berryman in 1995, following the rescue of an elderly pony named Mickey. Now into its 25th anniversary year, the charity has rescued and rehabilitated well over 700 animals since its inception. There are currently more than 100 donkeys and horses at the sanctuary, where members of the public are welcome to visit the all year round to meet the animals and see the charity’s work.
Telephone: 01326 373601
Web: www.flickafoundation.org.uk
Opening Times: 11.00-16.00 daily (closed Mondays and Fridays)
The Flicka Foundation donkey sanctuary, in Penryn, has been presented with a donation of £525 from the CO OP store in Truro, raised from their sale of used books. Shaun Ince and Cindy Turner from the Truro store presented the cheque to Flicka staff and Compo, one of the charity’s appreciative four-legged residents.
Centre Manager Lucy Cooper said; “We’re so very grateful to Truro CO OP, and its customers, for their generous donation. We care for over 100 donkeys and horses at our sanctuary, rescued from situations of abuse, mistreatment and neglect. This donation will go a long way to helping us give these animals a safe and happy home for life.”
Compo was rescued at just three months of age, when the animal welfare seized him and his mother Emma from harrowing conditions at a meat market. Compo was dangerously underweight and terrified, but, with lots of care and attention, he has grown into a friendly and affectionate donkey, now living happily at Flicka with his Mum.
Lucy added, “As a registered charity we rely completely on donations from our supporters to continue our vital work. Feed alone for our residents amounts to over £60,000 per year with costs soaring in the winter when the grass stops growing. We simply can’t do what we do without the support of people and businesses like the Truro CO OP store and its customers.”
Shaun said; "We at the CO OP are only too happy and proud to help and support a local charity like The Flicka Foundation."
Second hand books can be dropped off at Truro’s CO OP store and proceeds from their sale will be donated to local charities.
There are many different ways that individuals and businesses can support the charity’s work, from adopting a donkey or sponsoring a barn, to fundraising and volunteering. More information is available on the The Flicka Foundation at www.flickafoundation.org.uk/ways-to-help.
More information and updates on the donkeys and the charity’s work is available at ww.flickafoundation.org.uk and by following @TheFlickaFoundation on Facebook and @flickadonkeys on Twitter.
For more information please contact:
Leida Smith, Fundraising and Communications Manager
The Flicka Foundation
[email protected]
07967 527890
Notes to Editors:
Image: L-R Lucy Cooper (Flicka), Shaun Ince (CO OP), Compo, Charlie Main (Flicka), Cindy Turner (CO OP) pictured presenting a donation cheque at The Flicka Foundation Donkey Sanctuary.
About The Flicka Foundation
The Flicka Foundation Donkey Sanctuary (Charity reg. No. 1153858) rescues and rehabilitates donkeys who have suffered abuse, neglect and abandonment, providing them with a safe and happy home for life. The charity was founded by Mary Berryman in 1995, following the rescue of an elderly pony named Mickey. Now into its 25th anniversary year, the charity has rescued and rehabilitated well over 700 animals since its inception. There are currently more than 100 donkeys and horses at the sanctuary, where members of the public are welcome to visit the all year round to meet the animals and see the charity’s work.
Telephone: 01326 373601
Web: www.flickafoundation.org.uk
Opening Times: 11.00-16.00 daily (closed Mondays and Fridays)
