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Lawrences Proudly Partners with Ferne Animal Sanctuary...

1st January 0001

Earlier this year, Lawrences Auctioneers was delighted to donate £400 to Ferne Animal Sanctuary through our staff charity fund. The fund is made possible thanks to the generosity of our vendors, who can choose to donate unwanted items rather than have them returned after auction. The proceeds from the sale of these donated items are collected into a charity fund, with our staff deciding together which local causes to support.

One charity was mentioned time and time again, Ferne Animal Sanctuary. 

Recently, we were invited to visit the sanctuary and see first-hand the incredible work that takes place there. We were warmly welcomed by Nikki and Amy, who gave us a tour of the entire site and explained how donations help provide care, shelter, and a brighter future for the animals that call Ferne home. 

During our visit, we met a wonderful variety of rescued animals, including birds, goats, pigs, horses, cats, dogs, and many others. Some of these animals are successfully rehomed, while others remain at the sanctuary for the rest of their lives, receiving the specialist care and love they deserve. Seeing the sanctuary in action made it clear just how vital ongoing funding is to supporting their work. 

Inspired by everything we saw, we made the big decision to make Ferne Animal Sanctuary our chosen charity going forward. As we continue to raise money through the sale of donated items, we will be supporting Ferne on a regular basis as part of our commitment to giving back to the local community and helping a charity that makes a real difference close to home. On our visit, we proudly raised another donation of £580, raised with the help of Ryan, our saleroom manager, and gave the funds during our visit. 

Nikki, from Ferne Animal Sanctuary, said:
"I have been here for approximately 20 years now, and I've seen a lot of changes. We have just been through probably the hardest couple of years for donations and the cost of running a centre like this. Lawrences' help and support means the world, especially to animals such as Leo, a rescued dog who would have been put to sleep had we not taken him. He had reached the end of his seven-day stay in a pound, and he required a lot of attention and care from vets. But now, he will live a full, normal life in a home, and that's what it means to each and every one of these animals."
Jon, General Manager at Lawrences Auctioneers, added:
"We love for our support to stay local, which is why, at Lawrences, we have decided to exclusively support Ferne Animal Sanctuary with all of our charitable donations. Everyone who consigns items with us has the option, if an item remains unsold, to donate it to charity instead of having it returned. We then sell the donated items through different sources, and all the money raised is donated to Ferne Animal Sanctuary to support the amazing work they do with the animals in their care."
Everyone at Lawrences Auctioneers is incredibly proud to support such a dedicated and compassionate organisation. The team at Ferne Animal Sanctuary works tirelessly every single day of the year, including weekends and holidays, to provide the highest standard of care for animals in need. We look forward to building a long-lasting partnership with the sanctuary and helping them continue their remarkable work for many years to come. 

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