Kapellan

Many will know the name of the shelter from the way AW presented his royalties to the charity.  Although not founded by him, this was already in progress by a group of Kendal women, AW gave his blessing with considerable sums raised from the sale of his books.  The charity is now often referred to as the Wainwright Shelter in AW's memory.

An audio visual presentation from the event:

Recently, a new cattery has been opened at the centre and our presentation was very much welcomed, helping to cover some of the costs of this new build which was very impressive in its weatherproof UPVc.  Although it is often preferred to donate monies supporting human charities, the shelter does perform a very useful duty in releasing pets from families who can't afford to raise an animal, whose owners have died and for animals that are just found as strays.  Of course we could argue about the morality of presenting money to such a cause but readers and supportes of the OFC know that our list of supported groups is a very broad church indeed.  It seemed appropriate to support AW's dearest cause.

In the Cross Keys

Every copy of The Lost Sheep raises funds for a new cause and we are very open to suggested recipients of the money.  Apart from the obvious mountain rescue teams, we have now raised money for SARDA, the repair of the Wainwright Memorial Window in Buttermere, St James's and future support is being given to Calvert Trust and ROSNI.

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