Irish Horse Welfare Trust seeks help with new marketing and PR sponsor

THE Irish Horse Welfare Trust (IHWT) has launched an appeal to find a marketing and public relations sponsorship partner.

Ireland’s oldest horse charity, operating since 1999, is seeking a professional company to sponsor marketing and PR services to the charity to highlight the important work done by the charity and assist with promoting the many horses and ponies that are up for re-homing.

The IHWT is based in Co Wicklow on a 68-acre farm and home presently to 74 equines including many thoroughbreds. Over 30 trained volunteers carry out home checks for potential homes all across the country who are a vital part of the dedicated team. The charity is also very involved in education programmes and delivers programmes to disadvantaged communities around Ireland.

“We really need some help promoting our work nationally and would benefit greatly from a marketing and PR sponsor,” Sharon Power, the IHWT chief executive said.

Anyone in a position to help is asked to email info@ihwt.ie

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