AHT Life Magazine 2018

Find out more at www.aht.org.uk
Kevin Clements, our Director
of Fundraising and Marketing,
on why the AHT needs
your support…
Since joining the Animal Health Trust in June 2017,
I have been continually inspired by the dedication
of our staff and the complexity of our work here,
as the leaders of science and care for animals.
I’m an animal lover myself, having grown up with Border
Collies and Miniature Schnauzers, and I now have a
five-year-old daughter who is obsessed with horse riding
and dogs! Through this, I know how much companion
animals enhance our own wellbeing, and I’m now able to
see first-hand the vital role that the AHT plays in ensuring
these animals – our family members as so many of us
regard them ̶ have access to the very best care and
developments in science and research.
Having spent the last 12 years raising income and
awareness for many causes, including hospices, mental
health projects, and neurological care centres; I can
safely say that the AHT is the most unique organisation
I have ever had the privilege to work for.
The impact of our work is global, often having a major
influence on the welfare of animals internationally.
Kevin Clements
nationally ̶ our clear goal is to increase voluntary
income from £3 million a year to £5 million by 2021.
A big challenge, the reason for this is clear. So that we
can keep up-to-date with our leading research and care;
offering the very best treatments, procedures and cures
for animal injuries and diseases, and to also help prevent
life-limiting illnesses in animals - for many years to come.
This will only be achieved by continuing to work closely
with individuals, groups, companies and charitable trusts
– and, alongside my great team, we are looking forward
to making lots of new friends as we develop our profile
as the animal charity to support and follow.
However, one crucial element which still has a
relatively low profile is our brand as a charity. This has
a challenging impact on our ability to raise money to
support our work. Put simply – the AHT relies on the
generosity and support of donors for us to continue
paving the way for the essential work taking place
each day from our headquarters in Suffolk.
To find out more about how you can support us, including
the list of some exciting, well-established fundraising
events, such as our Newmarket Race Day, kindly put on
by a local voluntary committee, Fellowship Receptions at
Buckingham Palace, Golf Days, and our flagship event,
the UK Equestrian Awards, do have a look at our website
at www.aht.org.uk/events
My role now as the Director of Fundraising and Marketing
is to grow both our fundraising income and also the
general awareness of the AHT’s amazing work. Working
closely with supporters ̶ new and existing, locally and
In the meantime, if you would like to consider supporting
us, or find out more about our work, we would love
to hear from you! Please do email or call us on:
fundraising@aht.org.uk or 01638 555648.
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