RSPCA Rochdale receives donation from The Stephen Gartland Foundation

Following the emergency flood appeal from RSPCA Rochdale this summer the charity received generous donations from the public, plus a £500 donation from the Stephen Gartland Foundation.

The foundation was formed in 2016 in memory of local rugby league player and coach Stephen Gartland and aims to raise awareness of mental health and support the local community.

Stephen’s son, Brad Gartland, commented:

“The foundation were saddened to hear about the flooded small animal room at Rochdale RSPCA. The RSPCA do amazing work helping and re-homing the towns most vulnerable animals. It provides great opportunities to visit and adopt the animals which has great mental health benefits, and can give someone responsibility and purpose. We are really glad that all the animals are safe and well after the flood, and we are happy that we could help the RSPCA out at this difficult time.”

Pictured: Brad & Liam Gartland presenting a cheque to RSPCA Rochdale trustee David Canavan