Rosie’s Trust receives generous support from the Anthony Cowdy Trust Fund
The Anthony Cowdy Trust Fund has donated £10,000 to support the work of Rosie’s Trust, as the charity marks ten years of caring for people by caring for their pets.
Established through the Will of Anthony Charles Cowdy, this latest donation from the Trust is set to support people in Northern Ireland facing cancer treatment, end of life care, and older people with mobility issues, to keep their pets by their side when they need them the most.
Born in Banbridge in 1936, Anthony led an extraordinary life as a journalist for The Sunday Times, working in conflict zones and earning recognition for his reporting during the Six-Day War in 1967. He later became a founding member of the Alliance Party, and served as Press Officer for the Race Relations Board.
Following his passing in 2005, Anthony’s cousin, Jack Cowdy, and sister-in-law, Maureen Cowdy, were entrusted as Trustees to distribute his legacy to causes he would have valued.
With the 20th anniversary of Anthony’s passing being marked in 2025, the Trust is now making its final donations.
Speaking about the gift to Rosie’s Trust, Jack Cowdy, said:
“Anthony was passionate about fairness, compassion and making a difference. We are confident that he would have approved of supporting Rosie’s Trust, especially in the year that the charity marks ten years of keeping people and their pets together.
“We are delighted to be able to give to Rosie’s Trust again, and we hope that Anthony’s memory lives on through the work of the charity.”
Rosie’s Trust CEO, Dr Catriona Mac Arthur, expressed heartfelt thanks:
“We are very grateful to the Anthony Cowdy Trust Fund for this kind donation, which will have a direct and lasting impact on the people and pets that we care for.
“Our vital work in Northern Ireland, 365 days a year, is only possible thanks to the generosity of our supporters and funders.”
For more info on the services provided by Rosie’s Trust to care for people by caring for their pets, visit here.