The facility contains open spaces, ponds and wildflower meadows that need ongoing maintenance.
Lelley Fields has donated the upcoming harvest of hay from its meadows to the Sheep Sanctuary in Thorngumbald.
The charity has said that the hay will provide much-needed bedding and winter fodder for the sanctuary’s residents, effectively reducing waste and supporting is mission.
Lelley Fields’ actively encourages local wildlife to use the site through the provision of bird and bat nesting boxes, as well as composting floral tributes for the benefit of the crematorium gardens.
The Sheep Sanctuary rescues and gives sanctuary to sheep and goats, including orphaned lambs. It also educates the public on the animals and bring lambs to care homes and schools, for pet therapy.
Christine Walker-Kelley, crematorium manager, said: “We are delighted to support this local charity by donating hay from the meadows at Lelley Fields Crematorium. It’s a wonderful way to give back to the community, help the environment, and contribute to the well-being of animals in need.”
Jackie Walton, manager of Sanctuary Sheep, added: “We’re very grateful for the kind donation from Lelley Fields, which will support our sheep over the coming year.
“We welcome everyone to our fayre and car boot sale on 25 August, for a family day out, and to learn more about the sanctuary’s work.”
Sheep Sanctuary issues “desperate appeal”
The Sheep Sanctuary has issued an urgent appeal for donations after losing some of its biggest financial support.
The charity says it currently only has funds to last another couple of months.
The site costs more than £70,000 annually to run but the sanctuary is asking for any amount of donations to keep it afloat for the coming months.
Without assistance, owners say that by the end of the summer they will have to downsize.
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