A Northamptonshire charity dedicated to rescuing and rehoming stray cats has received a £1,500 donation from Barratt Homes to support its vital work.
Donation to Cover Medical Costs
The contribution will directly help provide essential medical care for animals as the rescue faces increasing monthly veterinary bills. The charity was originally established in 2008 when staff at a local veterinary practice wanted to help the many stray cats being taken in. Rather than rely on already overstretched local rescues, the team stepped in to set up the dedicated volunteer-run group.
Focus on Prevention and Education
Now a registered charity, the organisation continues to rehome cats while focusing heavily on prevention and education to support responsible pet ownership.
Dawn Smith, from SAF Cat Rescue, said: “We were absolutely over the moon to receive this generous donation from Barratt Homes. We are a small, volunteer-based rescue, and this donation will really help ease the pressure on our fundraising efforts. Our monthly veterinary bills continue to rise, so this incredible support will directly help provide the essential medical care our stray cats urgently need.”
Community Fund Scheme
The contribution was made as part of a Community Fund scheme via The Barratt Redrow Foundation, which is run by parent company Barratt Redrow. The foundation is designed to support national and local charities across the UK to leave a lasting legacy in communities.
The Barratt Redrow Foundation is celebrating its fifth anniversary in 2026. Since its launch, the foundation has committed £20 million to charities and good causes, supporting more than 2,000 different organisations.
Barratt Homes' Commitment
Simon Francis, from Barratt Homes Northampton, said: “We are delighted to be able to offer SAF Cat Rescue a donation to support the fantastic work it does. As a leading housebuilder we strive to support the communities in and around the areas in which we build. It’s brilliant to see charities like SAF Cat Rescue looking out for the wellbeing of our four-legged friends.”
Smith added: “Barratt Homes’ Community Fund scheme is an amazing and thoughtful opportunity to support local charity work, and we are truly grateful that the staff chose to consider us for this donation. On behalf of everyone at SAF Cat Rescue, I would like to thank Barratt Homes for its kind support. Kindness like this strengthens our work within the community, and we deeply appreciate Barratt Homes’ commitment to helping local charities.”
To find out more about the charity and how you can support their work, visit the official SAF Cat Rescue page on Facebook.
