In a heartwarming gesture, a community brewery has pledged to donate the proceeds from its latest beer creation to a wildlife charity dedicated to rescuing and caring for injured and orphaned animals in Sussex.
The Hastings Project, renowned for its commitment to supporting local charitable and community initiatives, has crafted a new India Pale Ale (IPA) with the intention of channeling its profits to the East Sussex Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service (WRAS).
The generous contribution from The Hastings Project will enable WRAS to procure essential equipment, including a state-of-the-art microscope and blood analysis machine. These tools are vital for enhancing the speed and quality of treatment and care provided to the countless animals that WRAS attends to annually, as conveyed by a spokesperson from the brewery.
This isn’t the first time The Hastings Project has extended its philanthropic reach. Past beneficiaries of their charitable endeavors include Hastings Voluntary Action, the Refugee Buddy Project, and Little Gate Supported Employment.
Based in the village of Whitesmith near Hailsham, WRAS has become a crucial lifeline for wildlife in the region, attending to approximately 5,000 animal casualties each year. The organization’s dedication to its cause was recently underscored by a call for financial support following a particularly busy period of rescues and rehabilitations.
Expressing gratitude for the brewery’s support, WRAS founder Trevor Weeks emphasized the significance of community backing in bolstering their efforts to safeguard local wildlife. “Having community support from groups like this is really important to us and gives a huge boost to us in helping local wildlife,” remarked Weeks.
The partnership between The Hastings Project and WRAS serves as a shining example of grassroots collaboration in pursuit of a common goal: the protection and welfare of vulnerable wildlife populations.
