PDWRA Trustee Changes

Retirement of Alison Mount and Janet Thomson & Appointment of New Trustees

At the end of 2020, Alison Mount and Janet Thomson retired from their roles in the Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association (PDWRA). Both individuals have supported the charity for decades, backing its growth and development, sharing their knowledge of pugs as a breed, and raising the profile of the charity in the wider pug owner community.

Alison, Trustee and Chairman during her service, is well-known in the ‘pug world’ and has been an integral part of the PDWRA fabric, in particular, in relation to the wonderful Friends of Welfare program. Janet, has held the position of President during her long service and more recently became Acting Secretary, following the departure of Lynne Kellow, who relocated overseas. The PDWRA would like to offer their warmest thanks to both of them for their dedication and time over the years.

New members to the Trustee team:

Under the Chairmanship and stewardship of Chair and Legal Advisor, Charlotte Hill:

Paula Parke – Acting Secretary, Lead Voluntary Area Rehoming Co-Ordinator (VAC) for the South East also Operational Practices and Communications.

Joanna Tudor – Communications, responsible for Instagram, alternative media and print communications.

Yasmin Tompkins – Communications, responsible for Social Media content, Facebook & website publications.

They join current Trustee members:

Robin Coulter – Treasurer

Andrea Slater – Responsible for Microchips, the Friends of Welfare program and the Online Shop.

The Trustees are also supported by a wide framework of regional coordinators, who facilitate local pug rescue/surrenders and assessments for forever homes; and a fundraising team which runs the Facebook Mega Auction amongst other crucial initiatives. The PDWRA could not operate without their support.

PDWRA Trustees

Ms Charlotte Hill (Kent) – Chairman and Legal Adviser