SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: First-ever chief executive at Ferne Animal Sanctuary

FERNE Animal Sanctuary has today (Thursday, January 29, 2015) announced the appointment of Elaine Hayes as its new chief executive.

Elaine began her career in the water industry. After a spell in business running a consultancy, she moved into the third sector as chief executive of a Wildlife Trust.

Since then she has worked for other charities, most recently as director of Living Coasts in Torquay, but is now delighted to be at Ferne which is based at Wambrook, near Chard.

PHOTO - TOP: Ferne Animal Sanctuary's new chief executive Elaine Hayes.

Elaine said: “I am delighted to be the first chief executive of Ferne Animal Sanctuary in this our 75th anniversary year.

“The Sanctuary does amazing work re-homing and caring for unwanted animals. I am looking forward to developing the Sanctuary - and planning for the next 75 years!”

Nanette Wale, chairman of Ferne’s trustees said: “The Trustees are delighted to welcome Elaine to Ferne. She arrives at a very exciting time in Ferne's life as we prepare to open our ‘New Digs for Dogs’ re-homing centre and begin to plan for the future.

“Elaine is very experienced in the field of animal welfare. We all look forward to working with her and implementing her ideas.”

Ferne Animal Sanctuary is a registered charity open to the public all year round, except Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. They rely solely on donations.

To support their “New Digs for Dogs” £1-million project for 2014/15 and learn about all their events please visit www.ferneanimalsanctuary.org or call 01460-65214.

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