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With horse welfare central to its ethos, UK’s leading specialist insurer Petplan works with over 1,000 animal charities throughout the UK and its equine specialist sister brand, Petplan Equine is calling on the equine world to highlight the invaluable work of equine charities by nominating their favourite for the 2015 Petplan and ACDH Animal Charity Awards. Nominations open for the 2015 Animal Charity Awards on 3rd November, 2014.

The awards were launched in 2012 by Petplan in partnership with the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) to recognise the outstanding work of animal charities and not-for-profit organisations, their employees and volunteers based in the UK, Ireland and the Channel Islands. In 2014 more than 5,500 nominations were received and the independent judging panel, which includes key industry representatives, had an extremely difficult task selecting two finalists and a winner for each category.

There are three awards:

Animal Charity Team of the Year

Animal charities work tirelessly to provide a better life for animals all over the UK. Petplan and ADCH are looking for a charity team that has worked particularly well together to bring a positive and noticeable change to the health and wellbeing of animals.

Animal Charity Volunteer of the Year

Without volunteers who give up their free time on a regular basis all charities would struggle to survive as staff, resources and finances would be stretched to the limit. Petplan and ADCH are looking for a dedicated volunteer who shows a real commitment to an animal charity.

Animal Charity Employee of the Year

Staff are the backbone of any animal charity and Petplan and ADCH are looking for a hard working employee who is passionate about their job, day in, day out and makes a difference to the rest of the staff and the work of the charity.

Three finalists for each category will be selected and invited to attend the Petplan and ADCH Animal Charity Awards evening in April 2015 where the winners will be announced.

"Horse welfare is at the heart of Petplan Equine and we work closely with equine charities throughout the UK," said Charlotte Collyer, Senior Marketing Executive. "Last year the Employee of the Year Award was won by Jenna Martyn, manager of the Blue Cross Horse Unit in Burford, Oxfordshire whose inspirational leadership helped the centre to rehome more than 50% more horses in 2013. We would like to make sure that equine charities get as many nominations as possible so we are asking horse lovers throughout the UK to go online and nominate their favourite equine charity."

To nominate a charity, team or individual who deserves to be recognised for their outstanding contribution to equine welfare go to www.petplan.co.uk/charityawards. Nominations open 3rd November 2014.

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For more information please contact:

Name	Telephone	Email
Charlotte Collyer	0208 707 8335	[email protected]

Petplan Equine is the UK's leading horse insurance provider offering a wide variety of flexible horse insurance and rider insurance policies which cater for all levels of experience.

Established more than 20 years ago, Petplan Equine is part of Allianz Insurance, one of the largest general insurers in the world.

For more information about a Petplan Equine horse insurance policy, please visit:
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Note to editors:

• Petplan Equine was founded in 1988.
• It is part of Allianz Animal Health, the largest provider of animal health insurance in the world and part of Allianz – one of the largest general insurers in the UK.
• In addition to horse and pony insurance options, Petplan Equine provides dedicated products for veteran horses and rider only insurance cover.
• It is the sister brand of Petplan, the largest provider of small animal insurance in the UK.
• Petplan Equine believes in supporting the equine community and provides more financial support to equestrian sports and activities than any equine insurance provider in the UK.
• The Pet Plan Charitable Trust was founded in 1994 to raise much needed funds for animal welfare and veterinary projects. Money is raised by Petplan and Petplan Equine customers giving an optional £1.50 to the Trust when they take out or renew their policy. To date, almost £5 million has been awarded by the Trust.
• Petplan and Petplan Equine are specialist insurers. As such, the company employs more horse riders and owners than any other and more former veterinary practice staff than any other to ensure the provision of specialist knowledge.
• Redwings Horse Sanctuary is the UK’s largest horse sanctuary, caring for over 1200 rescued horses at its nine sites around the country, with 500 more living in happy Guardian homes across East Anglia. The charity is entirely funded by public donation. Find out more at www.redwings.co.uk.