Dartmoor Zoo awarded Santander Foundation grant

Dartmoor Zoo has been successful in its application for the Santander Foundation Charity Plus Grant.

Director Benjamin Mee visited the Plymouth Branch of Santander to collect a cheque for £4750.

Benjamin, appearing in the photo with Dawn Young, Helen Retallick & Sara Williams said: "This is a very important donation from the Santander Foundation.

"The money will be used to help improve disabled access at the zoo.  I have been trying for eight years to get tarmac on the slippery path by the tiger enclosure, this grant will make that possible."

Helen Retallick, Customer Adviser at the Bank was overjoyed that the grant application she supported was awarded. 

Helen said she feels particularly passionate about supporting this charity as her daughter attends courses run by Bicton College at the zoo and is a regular volunteer.

Staff at the Plymouth Branch of Santander have also pledged to spend a day in June volunteering their gardening skills.

The Community Plus scheme is provided by Santander Foundation, grants are available to UK Registered Charities that will help local disadvantaged people.