Community Animal Welfare Footprints 2011
The RSPCA's Community Animal Welfare Footprints 2011 (CAWF) results have been announced
The scheme, now in its fourth year is once again supported by the Trading Standards Institute (TSI) and Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has received over 130 entries from 99 different organisations including more entries than ever before for the contingency planning footprint.
Despite the tough financial climate, there are still many examples of good practice being produced in the public sector. The Society feels it is more important that ever before to recognise the hard work and commitment of those who improve animal welfare in their area of work.
This year's Innovator winners were Affinity Sutton Housing, Eastleigh Borough Council, Lincolnshire County Council, Middlesbrough Council and Newport Council.
Oldham Council deserve a special mention too for becoming the first local authority to win the Gold Animal principles Footprint.
Footprint achievers and Innovator winners will be announced on Wednesday 14th September, with a celebratory reception to be held in the House of Lords on October 19th 2011.
A full list of Footprint achievers and winners can be found on CAWF achievers section.
What is CAWF about?
CAWF covers four areas of work (Footprints) that impacts on animal welfare, these are:
- stray dog services
- housing
- contingency planning
- animal welfare principles
Each Footprint has three levels - bronze, silver and gold - which carry progressively more demanding criteria.
Successful entrants will receive a CAWF gold, silver or bronze logo to use on their organisation's website and letterheads, subject to terms of usage, as well as a certificate.
Innovator Award
As well as the four Footprints there is also the prestigious Innovator Awards. These are split into five categories covering different tiers of local government as well as an award for housing and multi-agency groups.
Winners of the Innovator Award recieve a trophy, certificate and an CAWF Innovator logo to use on their organisation's website and letterheads, subject to terms of usage.
There is no specific criteria for the Innovator Award but there is guidance within the entry booklet of things to consider.
Get involved in 2012
If your organisation want to be a part of CAWF 2012, please register your interest by email: cawf@rspca.org.uk . Further information about the criteria for the footprints can be found in the entry guidance below.
