A North Yorkshire wildlife sanctuary is hoping to land a £5,000 funding boost to help care for thousands of sick, injured and orphaned animals.
Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary is in the running for one of ten grants from Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Animals & Wildlife Special Draw.
The sanctuary asked supporters to get behind its bid for the funding before nominations closed on Sunday (October 18).
The sanctuary said thousands of injured, orphaned and sick animals come through its doors every year, and the money would provide a major boost to its rescue and rehabilitation work.
A tawny owl rescued by Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary (Image: Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary / Provided)
The £5,000 could go towards veterinary bills, specialist food, medication and equipment, as well as the everyday costs of caring for animals at the sanctuary.
Supporters were asked to nominate the sanctuary through the Movement for Good scheme, which was free to enter and required no donation, as well as share the appeal with friends and family before the deadline.
David Wilson Homes announced its support for the sanctuary earlier this year. (Image: Provided)
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The sanctuary said: "Every nomination genuinely counts, and we'd be incredibly grateful for your support."
In May, the sanctuary received sponsorship for dedicated rabbit, hare and hedgehog enclosures from Barratt and David Wilson Homes North East.
Now, Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary will be hoping to build on that support by securing one of the ten £5,000 awards, providing a further boost for its work caring for wildlife.