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David Simpson looks back at a challenging year for animal welfare

December 5, 2025

The animal rescue and charity sector has had a difficult few years. Covid and lockdowns caused a devastating fall in donations and had a severe impact on staffing, in particular…

Member of Household Cavalry lays wreath at Animals in War memorial

‘Still they serve and suffer’: the Animals in War Memorial Service

November 13, 2025

The Animals in War Memorial Service, hosted by Petplan Charitable Trust, was held this year on Friday 7th November 2025. The service is organised each year to honour all those…

Announcing our 2025 animal charity grants

July 8, 2025

2025 saw yet another record year for applications for Welfare Grants, underlining the continued needs of the animal welfare sector. The Trust received applications totalling over £1.25 million. Sadly, we…

Petplan and ADCH Animal Charity Awards Winners holding prize cheque

2025 Petplan & ADCH Animal Charity Awards – Winners Announced

May 19, 2025

A huge congratulations to everyone who was nominated for this year’s Petplan & ADCH Animal Charity Awards. The awards presentation is a much-anticipated highlight of the ADCH (Association of Dogs…

New feeders are a breath of fresh air for rescue equines

March 26, 2025

Thanks to your donations, we were able to fund new feeders, solariums and a hay steamer to help the horses and ponies at Ferne Animal Sanctuary. Although the team wanted…

PPCT awards £10,000 to provide new field shelter for rescue donkeys

February 3, 2025

Thanks to your donations, rescue donkeys on the Isle of Wight are benefitting from a brand new triple shelter. The Trust awarded £10,000 to the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary…

Dogs Trust fostering scheme helps more dogs find forever homes

January 22, 2025

Animal welfare charity, Dogs Trust, has launched a new campaign, Lead The Way, to encourage more people to become fosterers. Rehoming centres alone can’t solve the unprecedented demand and problems…

spaniel with wreaths at the animals in war memorial

Angela Rippon joins charities and armed forces to honour animals affected by war

November 19, 2024

On 8 November 2024, Petplan Charitable Trust was once again privileged to organise the Animals In War Service, held at the Animals in War Memorial in London’s Hyde Park. Members…

Have you bought your Purple Poppy yet?

October 29, 2024

Honour animals that have served and suffered in war and raise money for animal welfare charities with our special Purple Poppy. Our Purple Poppy has been designed exclusively for us…