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Following the Prime Minister's briefing yesterday evening (March 16th) regarding
social distancing and entering the workplace, we have reviewed our position and
have asked most of our staff to start working from home as from today. As far as
is possible we will try to maintain business as usual, but please be patient if
our responses are slower as a result.

At Animal Aid, the safety and well-being of our staff and volunteers is our
highest priority. We know it’s an unsettling situation at the moment for
everybody and you may have some concerns around coronavirus (Covid-19) which is
why we would like to reassure you that we are monitoring the situation extremely
closely and are following all advice issued by the Government and Public Health
England.

If you wish to purchase items from our online shop ([link removed]),
we intend to keep this open until otherwise directed, or until we feel it is no
longer advisable. Please be patient if there is any delay in responding to your
orders.

We will have a limited number of staff responding to phone calls, so we may take
longer than usual to get back to you.

Sadly, we have had to suspend sending out our campaign resources, including
leaflets and booklets. We have also taken the decision to cancel the leafleting
events we had planned, such as the Vegan Outreach Day in May, since we don’t
feel it is responsible to be encouraging leafleting at this time.

Following last night's welcome announcement by the British Horseracing Authority
that the Grand National Festival has been cancelled (see
[link removed]), we will not be holding a
protest at Aintree or leafleting ahead of the event. Thank you to everyone who
had already ordered leaflets – you can take action online to help horses:
[link removed]

After listening to advice regarding the Coronavirus / COVID-19 pandemic, it has
been decided that Animal Aid will withdraw from all public indoor events until
further notice. Animal Aid’s School Speakers will also be postponing school
talks until further notice, unless other arrangements have been made with
individual schools.

Animal Aid has a responsibility to play our part in helping prevent and slow the
spread of the Coronavirus in the UK. However, we will also do all we can to
ensure that we can continue our vital work as effectively as possible. During
these uncertain times, your support is more important than ever to help us
continue to campaign. If you can, please donate now:
[link removed]

Many thanks for your patience, and please keep checking our website
([link removed]) and social media for details of how you can
continue to help animals, especially through our online actions.
Facebook: [link removed]
Twitter: [link removed]
Instagram: [link removed]

Best wishes,

Isobel Hutchinson
Director
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Animal Aid, The Old Chapel, Bradford Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1AW. 01732
364546

Incorporated under the name of Animal Abuse Injustice & Defence Society, a
company limited by guarantee. Registered no. 1787309

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