Ben Warner, Marketing Manager at NFU Mutual Sevenoaks & Meopham, recently presented a generous cheque for £6379 in support of The Kenward Trust to Hetty Palmer, Marketing & Fundraising Manager at Kenward Trust.

This donation is specifically in support of Kenward Trust’s residents of the animal variety!

Kenward Trust’s eight gorgeous alpacas are an important asset in many ways; the residents in addiction recovery receive animal care education and receive daily walks as part of their wellbeing recovery plan. Daily walks are also open to the public as part of Kenward’s social enterprise.

The NFU Mutual charity funds have gone towards building the alpacas a well deserved new home on site at Kenward, giving the current field a rest. By rotating our alpacas, the caring staff can ensure the animals stay in optimum condition and will reduce food costs as the Trust will need to purchase less hay. The cost of living crisis means Kenward has to tighten its belt all round, and this is just one of the many ways in which the charity will make long term investments for a sustainable future.

Ben Warner at NFU Mutual says: “NFU Mutual have been a champion of rural communities the length and breadth of the UK for over 100 years, supporting local causes is part of what we do day to day. We are proud to be supporting Kenward Trust, we love the fact that by using their land efficiently, raising and caring for alpacas as part of their offering at their rehabilitation centre whilst providing a valuable service to the community.”

Penny Williams, CEO Kenward Trust; “We are so grateful to the NFU Mutual, the existing alpaca paddock was becoming tired, and after having sought advice and receiving the NFU Mutual charity donation, we are now in the process of creating an alternative paddock in order to keep the alpacas rotating and remain healthy. A big thank you to NFU Mutual.”