| Formation | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Averil Jarvis |
| Type | Charity |
| Headquarters | Cornwall, England, UK |
| Volunteers | 17,000 |
| Website | cinnamon |
The Cinnamon Trust is a UK charity providing support for elderly and terminally ill people with pets. The organization relies on volunteers to walk dogs, transport pets, and foster pets whose owners have difficulty caring for them. It also administers pet sanctuaries. It was founded by Averil Jarvis in 1985, and named after her corgi Cinnamon. As of December 2020, the charity reportedly had a network of 17,000 volunteers. Sir Paul McCartney and Virginia McKenna are the charity's patrons.
References
- ^ "The volunteers helping to look after pets when their owners can no longer do so". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 11 March 2016.
- ^ "Twin's house sale will help animal charity supported by Paul McCartney". York Press. 20 December 2020.
- Insley, Jill (15 December 2011). "Charities for Christmas #11: The Cinnamon Trust". The Guardian. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
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