Charity Reps 2024/25
Maddi Probert (she/her)
Year: 2
Favourite LUVS event: Christmas Party Favourite place to go in Liverpool: AJ's for a pint If I was an animal: probably a dog Email - hlmprobe@liverpool.ac.uk Hannah Satchwell (she/her)
Year: 2
Favourite LUVS event: Vet Halloween Favourite place to go in Liverpool: AJ for post-lecture beers If I was an animal: a pub dog Email - hlhsatch@liverpool.ac.uk |
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LUVS has always had a strong commitment to charity work, evident through the many publicity campaigns and fundraising events that find themselves on the calendar throughout the year. Each academic year, LUVS supports three charities, two of which are subject to change each time a new committee is elected. Last year we raised a large amount of money for our chosen charities, and we hope to continue raising more and more with each succeeding year!
LUVS Charities 2024/25
Clare Harrison Memorial Fund
The Clare Harrison Memorial Fund was established in 1995 at the University of Liverpool's School of Veterinary Sciences to support students experiencing financial difficulty.
The fund was set up in memory of Clare Harrison, who was tragically killed in a riding accident just as she began her fourth year.
Clare's parents Roger and Victoria, who administer the Fund, recognised that the Government's matched funding scheme could help them to maximise the donations received. The fund Helps BVSc students who find themselves in severe financial difficulty. The fund has given more than 300 grants to students. The fund is endowed with donations from her friends and family and the school of veterinary science, as well as relying on donations.
"This is a marvelous scheme and we wanted to help the University to take full advantage of it. The introduction of matched funding gave us the impetus to contact past recipients of the Fund and members of Clare's year group in order to generate additional donations, all of which are matched at the 3:1 ratio - a fantastic opportunity to support even more students than we'd originally hoped."
The fund was set up in memory of Clare Harrison, who was tragically killed in a riding accident just as she began her fourth year.
Clare's parents Roger and Victoria, who administer the Fund, recognised that the Government's matched funding scheme could help them to maximise the donations received. The fund Helps BVSc students who find themselves in severe financial difficulty. The fund has given more than 300 grants to students. The fund is endowed with donations from her friends and family and the school of veterinary science, as well as relying on donations.
"This is a marvelous scheme and we wanted to help the University to take full advantage of it. The introduction of matched funding gave us the impetus to contact past recipients of the Fund and members of Clare's year group in order to generate additional donations, all of which are matched at the 3:1 ratio - a fantastic opportunity to support even more students than we'd originally hoped."
Vetlife
Vet life is an independent Charity that provides free and confidential support to anyone in the UK veterinary community who has emotional, health or financial problems. They Have a confidential 24/7/365 helpline for anyone who needs help.
Many people in the veterinary community are experiencing symptoms which indicate probably clinical depression and/or anxiety. According to a 2010 study, veterinary surgeons are three to four times more likely than the general population to die by suicide so free, anonymous support is vital.
Many people in the veterinary community are experiencing symptoms which indicate probably clinical depression and/or anxiety. According to a 2010 study, veterinary surgeons are three to four times more likely than the general population to die by suicide so free, anonymous support is vital.
Support Dogs
Support Dogs changes lives, for autism, for epilepsy and for physical disability. The charity is dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children and adults with various challenging medical conditions. They specialise in three programmes: Autism Assistance dogs, Seizure alert dogs for people with epilepsy and disability assistance dogs.
Furthermore, 1 in 4 dogs that they train are rescue dogs!
Furthermore, 1 in 4 dogs that they train are rescue dogs!
Care for the Paw
Care for the Paw is a non-for-profit organisation covering Liverpool, The Wirral, Chester and St Helens. Their aim is to help and support dogs living rough with homeless owners and those in temporary accommodation by providing dog food, collars, leads, dog coats etc, but most importantly, vet care.
