Meet the Team

Management Team

Marion Yates

After serving Animal Rescue Cumbria for 3 years as a trustee, the opportunity arose to become more involved as Interim General Manager

Ruth McGill

I first joined Animal Rescue in 1986 and had the pleasure of working for Alfred and Betty Wainwright and for John and Dorothy Estensen.

Penny Hand

I joined the team in February 2021, after moving back to Cumbria to be closer to family. I have worked in charity finance for nearly ten years with a range of different organisations

Animal Care Team

Ellie Jackson

I’ve had a passion for animals since a young age being raised on the family farm. I started volunteering at Animal Rescue Cumbria in 2018

Tammie Hesmondhalgh

I started volunteering at Animal Rescue Cumbria in January 2014 with my partner Jason. We wanted a change from the stress of everyday life

Volunteers

We are fortunate in having over 60 dedicated volunteers who help us at the Shelter with cats, dogs, maintenance and administration, and also at our Pre-loved for Pets shop in Kendal. Meet some of them on our Volunteer page and see the valuable contributions they make to our work.