Rosie's Trust Support Service (360G-CFNI-A548811)
Funding Organization
£1,800
Recipient Organization
towards helping extremely vulnerable people look after their pets, or to find fostering places for them.
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Grant Details
| Amount Applied For | 1800 |
| Amount Awarded | 1800 |
| Award Date | 2020-04-09T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Beneficiary Location: Country Code | GB |
| Beneficiary Location: Geographic Code | 95XX17S1 |
| Beneficiary Location: Name | Harbour_1 |
| Grant Programme: Code | Coronavirus Crisis Fund 2020 - 6 |
| Grant Programme: Title | Coronvirus Community Fund |
| Impact Category | Promote reduction of isolation and disadvantage and access to local services |
| Last Modified | 2020-04-22T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Planned Dates: Duration (months) | 5 |
| Planned Dates: End Date | 2020-08-31T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Planned Dates: Start Date | 2020-03-22T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Primary age group | Seniors (65+) |
| Primary beneficiary | Older People |
| Primary ethnicity | White |
| Recipient Org: Charity Number | NIC102422 |
| Recipient Org: Description | The bond between an owner and their pet can be extremely strong, and can provide companionship, security, and emotional comfort, especially at one of the most difficult times in the person’s life. Founded in 2015 in Bangor, Northern Ireland, Rosie’s Trust supports people with their pets across Northern Ireland, when that relationship is threatened by terminal illness, cancer, or having a disability older people. Individuals who are suffering from these conditions often find themselves unable to carry out the basic tasks needed to look after their pets. This can cause distress for both human and animal and can lead to the pet having to be given up. This inevitably leads to feelings of loss and guilt adding to already very difficult circumstances. This is where Rosie's Trust steps in. After a referral from the public, health professionals, or support organisations, Rosie’s Trust representatives visit the potential beneficiary at home to assess what support they, and their animal need. The past five years have taught the charity that there are at least two beneficiaries in every situation – the person, and their animal. Rosie’s Trust will then coordinate teams of volunteers to assist our beneficiaries with tasks such as dog walking, feeding, vet visits and mental stimulation. This support package is not time limited, and vitally we also operate a fostering service in which we have people ready to foster dogs at a moment's notice if the owner needs to go into hospital, hospice or respite care. When the time comes, the pet will stay with the fosterer for as long as necessary. Since we started we have recruited more than 330 dedicated volunteers who support us across our service. In 2019 our volunteers dedicated over 7700 hours in support of our current beneficiaries. To date we have helped more than 128 people who have been affected by terminal illness, cancer treatment or disability in older people. We have offered support to more than 170 pets. Should the person’s life come to an end, or if they move to a nursing home, Rosie’s Trust will find an excellent new home for the animal. This will have been discussed with the beneficiary, and it gives such peace of mind to know that their pet’s future is secure after they’ve gone. |
| Recipient Org: Web Address | http://www.rosiestrust.org |