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Charities clawing back over-payment
Trafford charities could be in for a windfall this Christmas for being overcharged on energy bills.
The SAA is one such charity that has managed to save £1,200 a year. Make it Cheaper, whose aim is to get better deals on utility bills for businesses, want to make all North West charities aware that they are subject to a reduced 5% VAT rate.
General Manager, Bob Gregson said when he realised the Society could claim this money in 2010 they were on the brink of closure. Thankfully, with help from a Messenger backed campaign, the Sanctuary was saved as residents donated more than £50,000 in just 3 months.
With the money donated, and making such a saving every year on their energy bills, the Sanctuary has been improved considerably with a heated rabbit facility being built and stables converted into state-of-the-art dog kennels.
"Last year we had water freezing where the rabbits were", Bob said, "but now we have heating and insulation there I think we have the best rabbit facilities in the North West".
The money is also going towards veterinary bills, vaccines and microchips for the Sancuary that has taken in 257 cats this year alone. They have also devised other revenue streams such as taking in pets for boarding whilst their owners are on holiday.
Make It Cheaper have full details of how charities can claim the money back and make sure correct payments are made in future.
Visit makeitcheaper.com for more information.
CUT PRICE WILLS FOR OUR SUPPORTERS!
The Society for Abandoned Animals are pleased to announce a great opportunity for all its supporters – have your Will drawn up by a Solicitor in return for a donation to SAA.
We know making a Will is something everyone puts off for two main reasons.
· We think its too expensive
· We don’t like to think about dying
Well now has never been a better time to think about making a will; you can ensure your loved ones are looked after when you’ve gone and at the same time you can help the SAA to do their vital work with abandoned animals.
Three local Solicitors have kindly agreed to donate their time and services in drafting a Will for all SAA supporters in return for a suggested donation of £85 (single) or £150 (joint) to help continue the work of the Society for Abandoned Animals. Richardson Law (Tel: 0161 266 1001), Lowick McKay (Tel: 0161 491 5588) and Pennine Kennedy Solicitors (Tel: 0161 881 3133) can be contacted direct or you can obtain more information from the Society’s office by telephoning 0161 973 5318.
Appointments are available in MARCH but are subject to availability so BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment!
Supporting Animal Rescue
The Society For Abandoned Animals would like to thank “Supporting Animal Rescue” for voluntarily donating all it’s profits (after paying costs, rent, wages, etc). We authenticate the donation amounts and they display the amount in the shop.
In the last 6 months they have donated £2,650 which has been used for the increased veterinary costs associated with the record number of animals being unwanted in this recession.
Charities clawing back over-payment
Trafford charities could be in for a windfall this Christmas for being overcharged on energy bills.
The SAA is one such charity that has managed to save £1,200 a year. Make it Cheaper, whose aim is to get better deals on utility bills for businesses, want to make all North West charities aware that they are subject to a reduced 5% VAT rate.
General Manager, Bob Gregson said when he realised the Society could claim this money in 2010 they were on the brink of closure. Thankfully, with help from a Messenger backed campaign, the Sanctuary was saved as residents donated more than £50,000 in just 3 months.
With the money donated, and making such a saving every year on their energy bills, the Sanctuary has been improved considerably with a heated rabbit facility being built and stables converted into state-of-the-art dog kennels.
"Last year we had water freezing where the rabbits were", Bob said, "but now we have heating and insulation there I think we have the best rabbit facilities in the North West".
The money is also going towards veterinary bills, vaccines and microchips for the Sancuary that has taken in 257 cats this year alone. They have also devised other revenue streams such as taking in pets for boarding whilst their owners are on holiday.
Make It Cheaper have full details of how charities can claim the money back and make sure correct payments are made in future.
Visit makeitcheaper.com for more information.
Pedigree Adoption Drive
"Pedigree Adoption Drive has supported the work of the SAA in the past and are now looking forward to next years campaign.
They are encouraging dog lovers everywhere to visit www.pedigreeadoptiondrive.com and take Ripley, the canine face of this year's campaign, for a virtual walk around the web. The walk takes just two minutes and for every stroll which Ripley goes on, a £1 donation will be unlocked by Pedigree to this year's Adoption Drive Campaign.
So far, dog lovers across the country have helped to raise over an incredible £90,000 and this year's fundraising target is £100,000 and with your help, they can reach that all important six figure milestone very soon. So if you get the chance today, please spare two minutes to take Ripley for a virtual walk around the web - you'll be helping to give abandoned dogs all over the UK a second chance at the loving homes which they so much deserve.
Don't forget, you can walk Ripley as many times as you like - every walk will unlock £1!"
Step out for Trafford's Society for Abandoned Animals- Messenger 6/10/11
Trafford's Society for Abandoned Animals is inviting animal lovers to take part in its annual sponsored walk.
The 5km walk- which starts and ends at the sanctuary's base off Dane Road, Sale- takes place between 10:30am to 2:30pm on October 16.
Staff and volunteers from the sanctuary are already limbering up for the event.
Leading the way on Monday morning along the canal bank for a spot of training for the big day were two rescue dogs Jack and Monty.Joining in were friends from Hewden Plant Hire, Old Trafford, who were helping with a community action day.
Sponsored Walk - 16th October
Fancy a lovely walk along the Mersey and surrounding countryside? Why not bring your dog along too, enjoy the scenery, make some new friends and help raise money for your local animal sanctuary at the same time? There's even a prize for the most sponsorship money collected!
We are holding our annual, 5K sponsored walk on 16th October, start times between 10.30am and 2.30pm, refreshments will be available and our Bargain Warehouse will be open for you to pick up a bargain too!
The walk begins and ends at the Sanctuary just off Dane Road and you can pick up a sponsor pack by contacting us by phone, email or in person (see Contact details). We look forward to seeing you and your four-legged friends, we're in training already!