Donation to support work of Knottingley donkey sanctuary
Staff at Taylor Wimpey Yorkshire got to learn more about the work of the Wonkey Donkey Visitors Centre when they went along to present a £500 donation.
Taylor Wimpey Yorkshire’s Regional Sales Manager Rachel Morgan and sales manager James Duke presented the donation to Jennifer Howarth at the centre, in Knottingley. The centre, which rescues and rehabilitates ill and mistreated donkeys, marked its 10th anniversary last year.
The sanctuary has been fundraising to provide a covered outdoor area where volunteers can care for the donkeys.
Jennifer said: “It was lovely to see Taylor Wimpey take such an interest in the work that we do and come to the sanctuary to meet us and the donkeys. We are very grateful for their donation.
“However, our work isn’t just about what we can do for the donkeys, but what they can do for us, and we also work closely with colleges and schools and people with all abilities and disabilities to help with rehabilitation.”
Since the centre opened, it has rescued more than 30 donkeys, with some requiring hours of rehabilitation over months, or even years, due to the trauma they have suffered.
Sam Evans, Sales and Marketing Director at Taylor Wimpey Yorkshire, said: “Supporting the communities where we build is extremely important to us. Therefore, we were delighted that some of our team members were able to visit the sanctuary and present the donation and see the amazing work they do to protect and look after sick, injured and abused donkeys.”
Taylor Wimpey is bringing new homes to the area at its development at Millstone Walk, in nearby Eggborough, delivering 110 two, three, four and five-bedroom properties, with all homes benefitting from features such as PV panels, triple glazing, smart heating controls, EV charging points, wastewater heat recovery and thermal door and window lintels, designed to reduce heat loss.