Island Roads names Friends of the Animals as Charity of the Year

Newport-based Friends of the Animals was chosen as Island Roads' staff Charity of the Year and visited the company's HQ with rescue dog Lolly; the charity reported almost £500,000 in support provided last year.

Island Roads has chosen Newport-based Friends of the Animals (FOTA) as its staff Charity of the Year. Last week FOTA visited Island Roads' headquarters to thank the company's charity committee, bring a cake and introduce Lolly, one of their rescue dogs. FOTA was founded by Helen Sinclair 36 years ago and provides help with spaying and neutering, rehoming, vet bills, wildlife rescue and Foodbank support for island residents. The charity raises funds through five charity shops on the Island and in Portsmouth, plus street and in-store collections. Key facts: - Friends of the Animals (FOTA) was selected by Island Roads' staff as the company's Charity of the Year. - FOTA visited Island Roads' HQ with a rescue dog named Lolly to mark the announcement. - The charity reported providing almost £500,000 worth of support last year. - FOTA was founded 36 years ago by Helen Sinclair and helps pets, wildlife and island residents. - Fundraising comes from five charity shops (Island and Portsmouth), street collections and in-store collections. - Island Roads' charity committee said employees will run events including sweepstakes, a Bake Off and a sponsored walk to support FOTA. Summary: The selection connects a local company with a long-standing island charity at a time when FOTA says fundraising needs remain high. Island Roads' staff plan a series of internal fundraising events to support the charity, following the company's previous choices of other local causes. Undetermined at this time.