Shop at Oak Tree Animals’ Charity
Shop at Oak Tree Animals’ Charity
Oak Tree Animals’ Charity is a wonderful charity based in Carlisle. Founded in 1909 by Francis Cox who was campaigning for better working conditions for pit ponies.
Today it has grown and expanded and the fantastic team now helps hundreds of animals year after year. In recent years they have established a chain of charity shops to help fund the work they do and care for the animals that so desperately need their help.
They currently have seven charity shops all around the County and one in Hexham. They sell a range of clothing, pet supplies, home accessories and bric ‘a’ brac. Each item sold contributes to the charity and their work. They get no government funding so rely purely on donations, fundraising and their charity shops for fi nancial support.
Mike McCormack, Retail Operations Manager at Oak Tree Animals’ Charity, says “We want to thank everyone who supports our shops throughout the year including our brilliant volunteers and everyone who donates and buys from all our shops”
With fast fashion becoming a major environmental problem, by using Oak Tree Animals’ charity shops – you are not only helping the animals in their care but you are also doing something positive for the planet.
Oak Tree Animals’ Charity isn’t just a rescue centre, they do so much more than that. Their team also get involved with local schools to educate students about animals. They support feral and farm cats with a trap and neuter scheme, offer nutrition and basic training advice and so much more.
“We want to thank everyone who supports our shops throughout the year including our brilliant volunteers and everyone who donates and buys from all our shops”
This charity is extremely proactive in the community and they aim to support all pets as well as their owners.
Their tea room is well worth a visit. Located at Wetheral this lovely little cafe serves up some delicious treats. From cakes, scones and light bites all with a view of the Cumbrian fells and some of the centre’s animals, it’s just pawfect!
They even host children’s birthday parties where children get the opportunity to meet and interact with some of the animals at the centre.
Coming up this May will see the Run for Rescue Challenge take place – where participants are required to complete the distance of a marathon either running, walking or jogging by the end of May. Participants can gain sponsorship and raise money for the charity as well as challenge themselves. You can sign up via their website.
If you are out and about and spot one of their shops, pop in and have a look, you might be surprised at some of their stock and you might even bag yourself a bargain whilst also helping a fantastic cause. Their shops are located at: Wetheral, Carlisle, Workington, Keswick, Penrith, Cockermouth and Hexham
