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Carole and Adrian Burder, CEO of DogsTrust, at the launch of the FreedomProject in Newcastle in October 2017.
All volunteer opportunities will
be displayed on our website once joint
working commences: www.endeavourproject.
org.uk
Cash seized from criminals helps fund the Pets Service
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For people and their pets
PawPrintsThe newsletter for Friends of Paws for Kids Vol:20 Issue 4 Winter/Jan 2018
Endeavour is the working title for Paws for Kids, a unique and diverse support service, making a real difference to all those affected by domestic abuse
Bark to the future! Plans for joint working with Dogs Trust
Happy New Year everyone!
We are starting the year with some fantastic news... In 2018 we will be able to help even more families escapedomestic abuse by providing fostering for their muchloved dogs. We will be joining forces with the Dogs TrustFreedom Project who presently provide a fostering servicein Greater London, Hertfordshire and Yorkshire, and rolledout the service to the North East in October 2017.
The Freedom Project follows the exact same procedures asEndeavour’s pet fostering service. We are both members of theNational Links Group and adhere to the same policies to ensure thatpeople escaping domestic abuse have access to temporary fostercare for their family pets.
Paws for Kids have provided pet fostering for the past 18 years andin this time we have seen a significant increase in requests for the service - particularly for fostering dogs - and have had an uphill struggle to meet demand.
Dogs Trust have supported us for over 11 years with the provision of neutering vouchers for our fostered dogs. Joint working will helpus ensure the continuation of a service to provide fostering for ALLpets belonging to survivors of abuse. Endeavour’s pet fostering willconcentrate on cats, small furries, reptiles, birds etc., while the DogsTrust will foster all dogs referred.
We have not yet ironed out all the details, however we envisage that a newly recruited Dogs Trust worker will be based at our Boltonoffice, and work alongside our pet foster care coordinator to providea joined-up service across the North West.
There is always a high demand for the service and over the next few months we will be looking for volunteers particularly with experience of caring for cats or dogs. All the pets’ expenses will becovered by Dogs Trust or Endeavour, so this is a particularly rewarding volunteering opportunity for cat or dog lovers who aren’t able to own a pet on a permanent basis.
Endeavour’s pet fostering service is looking forward to galvanizing our relationship with Dogs Trust to ensure all members of familiesboth human and animal are able to live lives free from abuse.
Money seized by Greater Manchester Police willsupport the Pets Service in 2018. GMP BoltonDivision has decided to invest cash back intothe communities of Bolton and this money hasbeen allocated to the Police at Bolton under a government incentive scheme as a consequenceof money that has been seized from criminalsunder the Proceeds of Crime Act.
Bolton Police have awarded Endeavour PetsService £2,000 from assets confiscated fromconvicted criminals, to ensure they have notprofited from their crime. Cash and assets canalso be recovered through civil hearings frompeople believed to be involved in, and whohave benefited from criminality, but who havenot been convicted of an offence.
A police spokesperson explains; “Not only arecriminals made to pay for their crimes in a courtof law, they are made to pay financially, whichin many cases is a much harder pill for them to swallow”. The £2,000 will be a welcome boost towards veterinary fees and general running costs of the Pets Service.
The event held at Bolton University was attended by over 200 peoplewho watched a moving performance of ‘Lady in Red’ - the award winning play of one woman’s struggle to leave an abusive relationship.Here are some comments from members of the audience after the performance:
“An extremely powerful and hard hitting play, which gives a true accountof how domestic abuse impacts on the victim. I know many affected bythese issues, myself included, and this needs to be shown in everyschool, youth club and workplace all over the country. Thank you for giving voiceless people a voice”.
“This play was absolutely amazing. I was captivated from start to end!The issues were equally hard hitting, sensitive and upsetting. I lived in a violent household for 10 years as a child; I am ‘Gary’. Very best wishes for having the balls to pull this off so brilliantly despite the horrific subject matter. Thank you”.
“An amazing wonderful production that covered all aspects of domesticabuse. Keep up the fantastic work, you’re reaching many victims, givingthem options and their voice back!”
“A fantastic performance showing the impact domestic abuse has onpeople’s lives and how difficult it can be to leave - keep up the goodwork! Amazing!”
At Endeavour we strive to keep domestic abuse a top priority in Boltonand to ensure that anyone affected by domestic abuse - human or animal - can receive support and get the right help to empower them tostay safe. We are currently supporting 219 survivors across our projects.
As reported in our Autumn Newsletter, we held the AnnualReview of our work as part of Bolton’s 16-Days of ActionAgainst Gender-Based Violence. The event was opened byDonna Ball, Chair of Bolton Domestic Abuse Partnership andNick Peel, Executive Cabinet Member for Environment, whogave an overview of Bolton Council’s commitment to eradicate domestic abuse. Both were presented with a PetsService certificate sponsoring a dog on their behalf as a thank you for their kind support.
At Endeavour we recognise that domestic abuse does also affect men -and all our services accept referrals from male victims. However, the factremains that though some perpetrators of abuse may be women, a muchhigher percentage of perpetrators of abuse are men.
Last year, the theme for our annual event explored the issues of whywomen stay in abusive relationships. This year our aim was to get themessage out far and wide that domestic abuse in all its forms shouldnever be tolerated - highlighting the struggle women face in leaving anabusive relationship, and to raise awareness that help is available.
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Annual review of our work event
PawstBAGThose of you who scour the prize draw columnof Paw Prints to see if they have been lucky,may have been surprised to see that my namehas appeared 3 times in the last 6 months.Now you may look on this with suspicion! “Fix” you may be shouting! However, I doassure you I take no part in drawing the numbers - other than to adjudicate that all isbeing done fairly.
I have a theory why my luck may havechanged for the better… and it may be to dowith my Dad.
In 2016 my Dad passed away at the age of 91.Dad was an avid supporter of Paws for Kidsand extremely proud of the work we did, taking every opportunity to ‘show off’ our
achievements to family and friends. HoweverDad had 4 draw numbers in the 50/50 Club,and had done so since we started the drawback in 2006. Unfortunately Dad’s numbersrarely came out, and every month he asked“would it be his turn this month?” I assuredhim that’s not how it worked and numberswere drawn at random and participants werecertainly NOT given turns. Nevertheless Dadasked the same old question every monthabout “his turn”.
When Dad died I continued paying for his numbers and yes - you guessed it - it’s nowhis turn! So thank you Dad for persisting. Your winnings are always put to good use.
Before you look at the back cover, YES I havewon again - this time with my own numbers -but I still think Dad may have had a hand in it.
You can still join the 50/50 Club. StandingOrder forms are available by ringing the officeon 01204 394842 or by downloading a formvia our website www.endeavourproject.org.uk
50% of all funds raised goes back to the service- the more numbers bought by supportersmeans largercash prizesplus financial security forthe PetsService.
it’s win, winfor supportersand the pets,so if you’renot alreadyin, join now! aroleC
John Wouldberg and Claire Moor from Certain Curtain.
Above L-R: Admin assistant Mollie and Angela, our Counsellor, welcoming guests.Above right: Donna Ball and Nick Peel being presented with their certificates.
Once again businesses and individuals in Bolton haveproven that ‘charity really does begin at home’. Wealways aim to ensure that every child and survivorreceives a gift, have food and safe accommodation.
December saw a steadystream of parcels delivered to our offices and once againwe have been truly amazedand heartened by the warmgenerosity of local businesses,charities and individuals. A special thank you goes toAccountants CowgillHolloway, who once againdonated generously bybringing a large amount of presents to the office.
We would also liketo thank CowgillHolloway’s long-standing customerMark Hawthornand his team atBolton-basedLandmark Investments for their generous cheque.
Bolton Lions, Harwood Morrisons and ‘Wipe your Tears’ continued their support and made Christmas extra specialby providing a special gift for every child referred to theSafe Haven Project and IDVA Service.
A big thank you also goes to the many individuals whohelped Santa out by providing gifts and food - you knowwho you are. With all of your help every one of our families received presents to help make their Christmasextra special.
Going the extra mile at Christmas
Urban Outreach provided ‘ChristmasDinner on Jesus’ hampers for the familieswe work with who were most in need thisChristmas. Everything needed for a fullChristmas meal including extra treats likecrackers and chocolates which help tomake Christmas special. Your support and generosity is truly appreciated.
We also continue to receive donations from supporters as aresult of Endeavour’s publicity about its work, and through theFriends of Paws for Kids scheme.Friends receive a quarterly newsletter with updates and newsof the charity’s work. In the 2016-2017 financial year, we were alsoable to claim back £2,328.18 viaGift Aid on eligible donations.
We have also been able to utilise online donations via the ‘JustGiving’ website and the addition of a ‘Donate’ button on Endeavour’s website.
We have raised £4,165.69 with online giving in 2016-17. For the comingfinancial year 2017/2018, funding has been secured for the Safe HavenProject and IDVA Services. However further funding still needs to besecured for the continuation of the Pets Service, and to develop theYPDVA service.
At the end of this financial year we have funds in reserve which areheld to ensure the continued running of the charity and the further development of Endeavour.
Jean Thompson Treasurer
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the current statutory requirements of the charity’s Memorandumand Articles of Association, and the requirements of theRevised Statement of Recommended Practice - Accountingand Reporting by Charities (SORP). Copies of the accountsare available on request.
The main sources of funding for 2016-2017 came from:
• The Big Lottery • Adult Services - Bolton Council • Bolton Community Safety & DCLG • The Home Office • Lloyds Bank Foundation • Impact Readiness Fund
This combination of funding has wholly funded the Safe Haven Project,YPDVA and IDVA Services and partly funded the Pets Service for thefinancial year to 31st March 2017. Additional funds towards the continued running of the Pets Service have been raised from:
• The Pet Plan Charitable Trust • The JA & F Smith Animal Charity Fund - Bolton Guild of Help • Easy Fundraising.org.uk
• Online donations via JustGiving
The monthly 50/50 Club draws and donations also help fund the PetsService. In 2016-17 we raised £13,550.68 from these sources.
We believe it is essential that the Pets Service continues and we hopethat the combination of small grants, gifts, donations and fundraisingwill help secure the future of all our pet fostering.
Annual Review 2017
Endeavour is the working title for Paws for Kids
www.endeavourproject.org.uk
For people and their pets
Providing stability in an unstable world
Strength to strength.
Year on year!
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Visit www.endeavourproject.org.uk and download your copy of the
2017 Annual Review
Financial statement 2016-2017
Bolton Lions Club volunteers with SafeHaven Project Worker, Sue Wright.
Left and below: Rob Lordfrom Cowgill Holloway with ‘Our Carole’ who has a firm two-handed grip on the cheque.
Wipe your Tears team Wendy (left) with Gen. And ‘Our Carole’ (never one to miss a photoopportunuity) seems to have mislaid her antlers - oh dear :)
Once again, Endeavour supporter and dog lover Charlotte Lewis is planningher next event to raise much needed funds for the pet animals we foster.Alongside her dog Philoux, Charlotte has raised over £1,000, all of whichgoes directly to the Pets Service.
adventure people must be having the sameproblem too! After a few months of seriousthinking, the Dog Back Packer became a realityand not just an idea”.
“The Dog Back Packer organises a variety ofevents throughout the year that will set yourdog’s tail wagging.From walks, miniadventures and evenfun runs, we havesomething for everyperson and their dog to enjoy. Help us raise as much money as possible for charity!”
Over the last 12 months Charlotte has soldhome-made dog treats, organised dog showsand even completed her ‘Paras 10’ at CatterickGarrison in a time of 2 hours 41 minutes withher dog - and just to make life more interesting,Charlotte was carrying 40lbs weight in her rucksack!
Charlotte is now busy planning the Dog Back Packer’s Fun 5k for April!
You can join in the fun with your dog and support Endeavour at the same time on 15thApril 2018. Whether you walk or run with yourdog, Charlotte guarantees an awesome experience. There will be a variety of terrain onthe course, obstacles, mud and water. As wellas the course, there will be trade stands to have a look around, food stands and much more.
Charlotte will continue to release more detailsas they are confirmed leading up to the eventon www.thedogbackpacker.co.uk/Events/c/eventsWe will share information on both our Facebookpages: Facebook.com/thedogbackpacker andFacebook.com/PawsForKids
Charlotte explains how not wanting to miss amoment with her dog led to the Dog Back Packerbeing born; “I’m dog mad and try to take mydog to as many places as I can. She is a veryenergetic Springer Spaniel/Cocker cross. I love totake her on new experiences and adventures”.
“We wanted to get on a mini break and afterfinding a dog friendly camping lodge I was then tasked with finding something I could dowith her. Why would I leave my dog behind and have fun on my own, when I can take herwith me and we can both have fun? It tookages to find an activity to do but I am persistentand managed to book a canoeing session Icould take her on. This is when I realised thereis no central information point where you canfind adventures/activities or social days thatwould also include your dog. I took the viewthat if I was having difficulties finding dog related activities, then all the other dog mad
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Join the 50/50 Club for an opportunity of winning a cash prize (better odds than the
National Lottery). 50% of all funds raised goesback into the service so it’s win, win all round.Standing Order forms can be downloaded via
the website www.endeavourproject.org.uk or by ringing our office on 01204 394842.
Paws 50 50 Club
Prize Draw WinnersEach month we draw 3 lucky winners who
receive cash prizes of: 1st prize - £150, 2nd prize - £50, 3rd prize - £25.
The following 9 supporters won prizes in the last three 50/50 Club draws.October: First prize £150 Breige Brannigan - Horwich
ticket No.243
2nd prize £50 Helen Channon - Lancaster
ticket No. 192
3rd prize £25 Chris Holgate - Eccles
ticket No. 288Tickets drawn by Claire Brownrigg - BYPHS
November: First prize £150 DE Hardman - Wigan
ticket No.316
2nd prize £50 Elizabeth Milman - Horwich
ticket No. 418
3rd prize £25 Jean Thompson - Bolton
ticket No. 182 Tickets drawn by Claire Brownrigg - BYPHS
December: First prize £150 Carole Marsden - Horwich
ticket No.7
2nd prize £50 Marie Brookfield - Wigan
ticket No.310
3rd prize £25 Helen Channon - Lancaster
ticket No.190 Tickets drawn by Claire Brownrigg - BYPHS
Fundraising News
Paws for Kids is a Registered Charity No.1084861 and a Company Limited by Guarantee No.4070391 Paws for Kids is committed to Equal Opportunities in all aspects of its work4
Post Endeavour, 26 Chorley New Road, Bolton BL1 4AP
Telephone Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5pm
01204 394 842
How to contact us
www.thedogbackpacker.co.uk
E-mail [email protected]@[email protected]@endeavourproject.org.uk
Websitewww.endeavourproject.org.uk @pawsofficial
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Charlotte the Dog Back Packer
Come and join in the fun andraise money for charity...
DOG BACK PACKER FUN 5k15th APRIL
CATTERICK GARRISONNorth Yorkshire
DOG BACK PACKER FUN 5k15th APRIL
CATTERICK GARRISONNorth Yorkshire
