Folly Wildlife Rescue in Tunbridge Wells has announced that it is on the brink of closing “within the coming months” due to rising costs and a slowdown in legacy payments, which has strained its “already limited” funds.
The charity, situated in the Broadwater Forest near Tunbridge Wells is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of injured, orphaned and distressed wild animals and birds throughout West Kent, East Sussex and the surrounding region. It provides veterinary care to wild animals and birds, said its services would be restricted from 30th September due to its financial pressures.
“It’s with great sadness we announce that for the first time in its history, Folly is facing closure in the very near future,” it said in a statement on social media.
“The time has come to implement an emergency campaign in the hope we can build up our finances and stay open. What we have here is beyond amazing and an incredible legacy that simply must continue for many more years to come.”
With running costs of more than £25,000 a month, Folly Wildlife Rescue said it was hoping to raise a total of £250,000 in donations.
The centre, which was founded more than 30 years ago, helps 3,500 injured, orphaned, sick or distressed wildlife each year. The Trust’s wildlife hospital at Fairview Lane, Broadwater Forest, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 9LU, with its own veterinary and x-ray unit, is one of the most modern facilities in the country and it would be a huge loss if it had to close.
You can donate to Folly Wildlife Rescue here.
