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WELCOME FROM OUR CHAIR
Our Vision
A society where people understand the importance and value of animal welfare.
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Our Purpose
We promote animal welfare by delivering a broad range of community-based veterinary, care and education services in the UK and overseas.
I n 2022 we set about our work with renewed clarity and focus on how we can make the most difference for dogs and cats in our communities: the five boroughs in which we work here in London; Tbilisi, Georgia and Kabul, Afghanistan.
We proudly opened our London clinic’s doors, offering a range of preventative veterinary services free of charge to pet owners who would not otherwise be able to afford them. We embraced new approaches to ensuring that each and every dog who comes to us has the behavioural support they need to find their forever home. And we continued to adapt to the ongoing economic pressures facing pet owners, providing the tools and advice needed so that dogs and cats are well cared for and stay with their loving owners.
We said a fond farewell to our Interim CEO, Howard Bridges, to whom again give the Board’s enormous thanks; and with great excitement we welcomed our new Chief Executive, Sherine Wheeler, who I am pleased to introduce to you on the next page.
The Board is delighted that Sherine is here with us, leading Mayhew through its next chapter.
For 136 years, we have been right here. ‘Here’ where we know dogs and cats need us, whether at our historic Home in North West London or our first – the first – solely not-for-profit clinic in Tbilisi. ‘Here’ in the real world, listening to pet owners and adapting our services to prevent poor health and wellbeing outcomes for dogs and cats. ‘Here’ at the point where animal welfare and social welfare issues intersect.
Over the coming pages, you will see just how our passionate team has been here for those that needed us in 2022 and the difference that made.
With your support and by continuing to work and grow together, all the team are determined that we will be here for many more years to come.
Julianne Hicks Chair of Mayhew’s Board of Trustees
