Animal charity SPANA (the Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad) is delighted to have received a bespoke piece of artwork from British comedian Jenny Eclair, which will now be raffled online to raise vital funds for the charity.
Comedian, novelist and actress Jenny, from London, who is best known for her roles in ‘Grumpy Old Women’, ‘Taskmaster’ and ‘Loose Women’, is an avid artist and her latest creation will be available to the public as it is raffled online for the working animal welfare charity SPANA.
Jenny Eclair said: “I love painting and art is a huge part of my life. To be able to combine that passion with helping SPANA to raise funds for their lifesaving work across the world is wonderful.
“Globally, it is estimated that more than 200 million working animals support the livelihoods of families in low-income communities, through such activities as transporting food, water, goods and firewood. Yet despite their critical importance to communities, working animals often face difficult lives and poor welfare, working in extreme conditions, with no available veterinary care when they are sick or injured. That’s why SPANA’s work is so very important.
“I’m thrilled to donate a one-of-its kind piece of art to raise funds for SPANA, a truly worthy charity that I’m very proud to support.”
David Bassom, Director of Global Fundraising, Marketing and Communications at SPANA, said: “We are extremely grateful to Jenny for so kindly donating her artwork to SPANA. This online raffle gives members of the public the chance to win a fantastic, one-of-a-kind prize, while supporting SPANA’s vital work.
“SPANA works to transform the welfare of working animals across the world, through global activities that include the provision of veterinary treatment, the training for owners in animal care and the teaching of children about good animal welfare.”
SPANA is the world’s longest-running charity dedicated to supporting global working animal welfare. In 2023, the charity provided vital care and support to 336,018 working animals, SPANA also taught animal welfare lessons to 68,662 children and provided training in animal care to 75,239 working animal owners.
Raffle tickets for the artwork will be available on https://app.galabid.com/jennyeclairraffle from 18 June 2024 at 9.00am and the winner will be drawn on 18 July 2024 at 10.00am.
Find out more about SPANA’s work helping working animals across the world by visiting www.spana.org.
