STAFF at a snacks and confectionary company have chosen veteran police dogs to receive a charity grant.
Wokingham-based employees of Mondelēz International selected Thin Blue Paw Foundation.
The national dog welfare charity, which helps to rehabilitate UK police dogs, will receive a grant of £5,000.
The donation comes from The Cadbury Foundation, as part of its Your Charity Your Choice scheme.
Every year Mondelēz International UK employees are invited to nominate wellbeing-related charities or projects close to their hearts to receive a donation.
This year’s chosen charity was founded in 2020 by a group of individuals passionate about improving the health and welfare of serving and retired police dogs.
The £5,000 grant will help Thin Blue Paw Foundation provide financial support to over 300 retired police dogs and their owners
Jamie Tempest, Sterility Supervisor at the Mondelēz International site in Wokingham nominated the charity to receive the donation.
Jamie said: “Thin Blue Paw Foundation helps support heroic retired police dogs all-year round.
“I’m so pleased my nomination was selected and that the charity has been awarded the grant, so they can continue making a great difference.”
Kieran Stanbridge, a trustee at Thin Blue Paw Foundation, said: “We want to support our dogs to live long and happy lives when they retire, but we also want to acknowledge, recognise and celebrate dogs who have made a real difference in their communities.
“This substantial donation from The Cadbury Foundation will help both serving and retired police dogs across the UK, and we’re extremely grateful for this support.”
The Cadbury Foundation was set up in 1935 in recognition of Richard and George Cadbury and their investment in the welfare of their employees and the local community.
Across all Mondelēz International UK sites £65,000 has been allocated to charities, projects and clubs across the country as part of its Your Charity Your Choice scheme.
Kelly Farrell, community affairs manager at Mondelēz International said: “We’re extremely proud to be able to support the charities that are important to our employees through our giving initiative each year.
“We’re delighted to know that with The Cadbury Foundation’s donation, the charity will be able to support even more retired police dogs across the UK.”
For information about the The Cadbury Foundation, visit: www.cadbury.co.uk, and for information about Thin Blue Paw Foundation, log on to: www.thinbluepaw.org.uk
