Action Renewables is proud to announce the sponsorship of a new electric van for Rosie’s Trust, strengthening the charity’s ability to deliver vital services to vulnerable pet owners across Northern Ireland.

The fully electric vehicle will play a central role in expanding Rosie’s Trust’s operational capacity while aligning with both organisations’ commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

 

The van will enable Rosie’s Trust to:

• Carry out in-home assessments for beneficiaries.
• Transport pets safely to and from veterinary appointments.
• Move pets to and from temporary foster placements during hospital admissions.
• Deliver pet food and essential equipment to housebound clients.
• Respond rapidly to urgent or complex safeguarding cases.
• Reduce reliance on multiple staff vehicles and significantly lower mileage costs.

By consolidating journeys into a single, purpose-equipped electric vehicle, the charity will improve efficiency, reduce operational emissions, and ensure a more coordinated response to community needs.

Reducing vehicle emissions also carries wider public health benefits. Transport-related carbon emissions contribute to air pollution and climate change. Major health authorities have identified air pollution as a significant risk factor for a range of conditions, including respiratory disease, cardiovascular illness and certain cancers. Transitioning to low-emission vehicles is one practical step organisations can take to reduce their environmental impact and support cleaner air. Over time, collective reductions in emissions can contribute to improved population health outcomes and may help reduce the overall burden of illness requiring care and support.

Dr Catriona MacArthur, CEO at Rosie’s Trust, said:

“Thanks to the generous support of Action Renewables, we are now better equipped to meet the growing demand for our services. This electric van will allow us to respond more quickly, operate more efficiently, and continue supporting people and their pets in a way that reflects our shared commitment to sustainability.”

Lana Moore, Head of Charity Delivery at Action Renewables, commented:

“Rosie’s Trust provides an essential service to some of the most vulnerable members of our community. We are delighted to support the charity with an electric vehicle that not only enhances their operational capability but also contributes to reducing carbon emissions across their service delivery.”

Rosie’s Trust is the only charity in Northern Ireland dedicated to caring for people by caring for their pets. They help cancer patients, people receiving end of life care and elderly people with mobility issues to keep their beloved pets at home for as long as possible.  The addition of the electric van ensures that the charity can continue delivering this essential service in a sustainable and cost-effective way.

 

 

For further information, please contact:

• Jo Crossley
  Marketing and Communications Manager
  Action Renewables
  028 95901195
• [email protected]

 

About Rosie’s Trust
Rosie’s Trust is a Northern Ireland-based charity dedicated to keeping people and their pets together by providing practical support when owners are unable to care for their animals due to serious illness or advancing age.

About Action Renewables
Action Renewables is a leading organisation promoting renewable energy solutions and sustainability initiatives across Northern Ireland, helping businesses and communities reduce their carbon footprint and transition to low-carbon technologies.

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