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Our wonderful network of partners and supporters!

In addition to the scores of individuals and groups who undertake fundraising activities on our behalf, Rosie’s Trust is indebted to a huge network of approximately 100 organisations who support us in myriad ways to help people to hold on to their companion pets at a time when they need them most. They come from the community and voluntary sector as well as the statutory and corporate sectors.
Community and Voluntary Collaborations
Community and Voluntary Collaborations

Community and voluntary organisations such as Macmillan Cancer Support and Marie Curie welcome the opportunity to be able to refer people to Rosie’s Trust. As Macmillan’s Information and Support Manager, Amy Wilson, wrote in May 2022:

 

“The relationship people have with their pets can often provide an emotional haven when trying to deal with a cancer diagnosis. Flagging energies, dealing with treatments or attending appointments can limit their capacity to care for their pets in the way they have done previously. Being able to signpost patients to Rosie’s Trust has been such a relief as we know that it puts patients’ minds at ease knowing that their pet is being looked after.”

 

She adds that they are keen to see Rosie’s Trust grow and expand its reach across Northern Ireland:

 

“The demand for this service is ever increasing and it would be great if it could be offered in every corner of Northern Ireland so no matter where you live, people affected by cancer can avail of this fabulous service.”

 

Rosie’s Trust volunteers signpost beneficiaries to community and voluntary organisations, where appropriate. This signposting was invaluable during the height of the pandemic, for example, when we needed to refer people to groups that could assist with food parcels, prescription collection/deliveries, and so on.

 

Rosie’s Trust also works closely with a wide range of animal charities, as and when needed.

Statutory Collaborations
Statutory Collaborations

Rosie’s Trust also works on a daily basis with four of the five Health and Social Care Trusts (we do not yet have a presence in the Western Trust area but are aiming to do so shortly). Indeed, most of our referrals come from the local Health and Social Care teams. We work closely with Social Workers and Community Care Teams as a result of our daily visits to vulnerable members of the community and alert the relevant social worker and/or care team when we have a concern about the beneficiary’s welfare. We also work closely with local government Animal Welfare Officers.

 

According to one Social Worker from the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, Rosie’s Trust has provided a “life line” to one of her clients:

 

“The service you have been providing for Mary by taking her dog for a walk and offering short term fostering has been a life line for her… Prior to Rosie’s Trust intervention Mary had no one to care for her dog when she went into hospital or into respite and she was unwilling to avail of the services offered. This has changed now that Rosie’s Trust can offer her pet short-term fostering. The service Rosie’s Trust offers Mary has enhanced her life as she has built up a friendship with the volunteers calling who are now a part of her daily routine.”
Corporate Collaborations
Corporate Collaborations

Rosie’s Trust is delighted that the corporate sector has also recognised the value of our work in various ways since our establishment. In 2022, for example, we were nominated Charity of the Year for the NI Pet Awards and for Earlswood Veterinary.

 

We also received financial support when the teams at Earlswood Veterinary and Hollygate Veterinary Clinic, for example, got together to apply for a community grant, made available from the Practice’s parent company, IVC Evidensia. Rachel Dunlop, Clinical Director with Earlswood Veterinary, explained:

 

“We are delighted that we availed of £1,000 to support the great work that Rosie’s Trust does. The donation will contribute to support the existing network of volunteers dedicating their time to care for the pets whilst their owners are going through a difficult time and allowing the strong link between the owner and their pet to endure. Rosie’s Trust’s work is very important to our team here at Earlswood Veterinary and at our branch, Hollygate Veterinary Clinic”.

 

We were also the proud recipient of the UK-wide Petplan & ADCH Animal Charity Team of the Year 2022 Award. Appropriately, the award was accepted at a ceremony in London by one of our Dog Listener Volunteers, Hilary Idzikowska.

 

Rosie’s Trust is hugely grateful to the Publicity Association of Northern Ireland (PANI) for choosing us to be the recipient of their annual pro bono marketing campaign in association with Ulster University. This ran for two weeks in late March/early April 2022 and involved a series of bus posters and billboards in Belfast and selected regional centres.

 

Susannah Hylands of ASG and PANI Education Lead said they had chosen Rosie’s Trust because the charity had identified an important emotional need that is all too often forgotten when people’s personal circumstances dramatically change. She added:

 

“We are delighted to be able to raise awareness of the work of Rosie’s Trust and commend them for the fantastic work they do.”

 

Rosie’s Trust also enjoys a partnership with Queen’s University Belfast whereby psychology students undertake placements with us and assess the emotional impact of our work on the wellbeing of our beneficiaries.

 

We very much hope to be able to increase this large network of individuals and organisations we work with, not only by increasing our presence throughout Northern Ireland but also in those communities where we are already operating.

What We Do

Providing care and support for those in need

Giving Peace of Mind
Rosie’s Trust offers peace of mind for our beneficiaries as they know Rosie’s Trust will s...
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Making Life-Changing Difference
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Providing Emotional Support
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Addressing Loneliness
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A Unique Charity in NI
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Rosie’s Trust offers peace of mind for our beneficiaries as they know Rosie’s Trust will support them in the care of their companion pet for as long as they need us and our resources permit.

Our service is for people who are anxious about the adverse effect of their illness or disability on the welfare of their companion pet and who depend on their companion pet for emotional support.

We undertake a very thorough assessment process of each of our beneficiaries and their pets. This enables us to develop tailored action plans, which take into account and address all the risks we have identified, and ensure the best match for the beneficiary with our volunteers. We also have robust safeguarding policies in place to protect our beneficiaries and our volunteers.

Rosie’s Trust makes a huge difference to the lives of both our human and our pet beneficiaires. As one beneficiary told us, “I simply wouldn’t have been able to keep my cat without Rosie’s Trust,” or another who stated, “Snowy is my reason to keep going. While he’s here, I’ll be here and I can promise him that, thanks to the volunteers from Rosie’s Trust.”

We allocate an average of three volunteers to each beneficiary. We are concerned not only for the welfare of our human beneficiaries but also, of course, that of their animals. Our volunteers provide help and support in all aspects of pet care, including feeding, grooming, exercising, play and stimulation, and vet visits.

We provide fostering services when our beneficiaries need to spend a period of time in hospital or in hospice care. And, if our beneficiaries so wish, we find new homes for their pets when they are no longer able to care for them, including when they die.

When someone is faced with a cancer diagnosis, disability or terminal illness, their whole world changes. They have so much to worry about, so much to deal with and the one thing they need - especially those living alone – is the emotional support that their companion pet provides.

They are no longer able to provide their dog or cat with the same level of care they once could and their anxiety about the welfare of their beloved companion only serves to compound their distress.

At the most stressful time of their lives, they may be forced to give up their companion pet and, in so doing, experience tremendous loss, isolation and feelings of guilt.

Some people have reported that they considered delaying or even refusing treatment because they had no one to look after their pet.


Rosie’s Trust prevents them from having to make such terrible choices.

We also offer a pet bereavement service, providing emotional support to beneficiaries when their companion pet predeceases them.

Rosie’s Trust plays an important role in addressing loneliness, and alleviating anxiety and stress among our beneficiaries.

Our volunteers ensure when they visit that our beneficiaries are as well as can be and they provide welcome social contact for many. As one volunteer commented: “It’s so important for the beneficiaries to see someone every day, including Christmas Day, as they are totally on their own.”

Our volunteers also work closely with social workers and carers as a result of our daily visits to vulnerable members of the community. We alert the relevant social worker and/or care team whenever we have a concern about the beneficiary’s welfare. We keep details of all our beneficiaries’ next of kin.

No other charity or organisation in Northern Ireland is dedicated to helping people who are unable to look after their companion pets independently. Since our establishment in 2015 Rosie’s Trust has helped 180 people to hold on to their pets at a time when they need them most... and the numbers are continuing to grow…

Macmillan Cancer Support estimates that the number of people living with cancer in Northern Ireland will increase by 40% by 2030.

Northern Ireland’s ageing population will also inevitably have a significant impact on demand for our services.

Our work has been made possible thanks to core funding from the National Lottery Community Fund. However, this funding is of course only available for a limited period.

We provide our services free of charge, 365 days of the year. We depend on donations to cover our service costs, and every penny gifted to us is carefully used.

Our sustainability depends on our finding alternative funding from a diverse range of sources.

Providing at home support for your pets and you

Rosie’s Trust is a lifeline to me and Flossy. I would never have been able to manage and would probably have had to give her away. I have a lot of health problems and couldn’t manage without the lovely people at Rosie’s Trust.

- Margaret McCormick

Why Support Us?

Maintaining the special bond between our beneficiaries and their pets

All animal lovers know the joy that their pets’ companionship and unconditional love bring to their lives.

 

Imagine how it would feel if you had to give up your pet when you’re undergoing cancer treatment and can’t provide your dog or cat with the same level of care you once could.

 

Rosie’s Trust was set up precisely to help people in such situations to hold on to their beloved pets; the times when they most need the emotional support their animals provide.

 

There is no other charity or organisation in Northern Ireland providing this service.

 

Our team of around 150 amazing volunteers provide help and support in all aspects of pet care, including feeding, grooming, exercising, play and stimulation, and vet visits. Our volunteers are our eyes and ears, ensuring when they visit that our beneficiaries are as well as can be and providing welcome social contact for many.

We also have volunteers who foster our beneficiaries’ pets when they need to spend a period of time in hospital or in hospice care. And if the beneficiaries so wish, we also find new homes for their pets when they are no longer able to care for them, including when they die.

What our volunteers say

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What our beneficiaries say

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Call Us For Support 0289 1641340

All animal lovers know the joy that their pets’ companionship and unconditional love bring to their lives.

 

Imagine how it would feel if you had to give up your pet when you’re undergoing cancer treatment and can’t provide your dog or cat with the same level of care you once could.

 

Rosie’s Trust was set up precisely to help people in such situations to hold on to their beloved pets; the times when they most need the emotional support their animals provide.

 

There is no other charity or organisation in Northern Ireland providing this service.

 

Our team of around 150 amazing volunteers provide help and support in all aspects of pet care, including feeding, grooming, exercising, play and stimulation, and vet visits. Our volunteers are our eyes and ears, ensuring when they visit that our beneficiaries are as well as can be and providing welcome social contact for many.

We also have volunteers who foster our beneficiaries’ pets when they need to spend a period of time in hospital or in hospice care. And if the beneficiaries so wish, we also find new homes for their pets when they are no longer able to care for them, including when they die.

“I know personally how devastating a terminal illness can be to the whole family. However, when that person is single and their pets are their lives, then this takes on a whole new dimension. Knowing that their pet is being regularly cared for is a weight off their shoulders.”

“When I became ill, I was very worried that I wasn’t going to be able to look after Todd as I just couldn’t take him for his walks. I was delighted when I was put in contact with Rosie’s Trust who have been an absolute blessing.”

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New Trustees needed for an exciting New Year!

Rosie’s Trust is a small but growing charity with ambitious plans to expand our services throughout Northern Ireland......

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Rosie’s Trust is recruiting!

We are very excited to announce that Rosie's Trust was successful in our application to the National Lottery Community Fund's Dormant Accounts programme....

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Awesome fundraisers!

Well done to Angel and Rosie, who took part in their Colour Rush on Saturday, 30 July. They really enjoyed this fun event and raised a marvellous £280 for Rosie’s Trust too!

 

Looking a bit clean here, but if we get a colourful update, we’ll be sure to share it.

 

If you’d like to give their total a boost, here’s the link to donate:

 

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/rosie-and-angel-run

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At Rosie’s Trust our mission is to preserve and protect the special relationship between people and their companion pets. We will do this when that relationship is at risk due to the person receiving a terminal diagnosis, when an older person is living with a disability, or when someone is being treated for cancer.
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