The Cinnamon Trust

The Cinnamon Trust - UK-wide Pet Care Charity

Nationwide daily pet care services
With volunteers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, the charity assists with dog walking, cat brushing, bird cage cleaning, picking up pet food, and transporting pets to vet appointments. Volunteers also offer their homes to short-term foster pets whose owners face a spell in hospital, ensuring the pets always have a home-like environment to be comforted, loved, and kept safe until they can be reunited with their owners.
Temporary foster care

When an owner is hospitalised or undergoing treatment, The Cinnamon Trust carefully matches pets with short-term fosterers. This service ensures owners received the medical care they need knowing their companions are loved and cared for until they can be reunited.

Long-term guardianship
Besides the day-to-day practical support, The Cinnamon Trust also offers a Pet Profiling service, allowing all pet owners to plan for their pet’s future. During the Profiling process, owners share important information about their pet’s routine, medical needs, and the little things such as nick names. This ensures that in the event of an owner's passing or their move into permanent nursing care, The Trust knows exactly what to do to make this transition as easy and gentle as possible for their beloved pet. 

All Cinnamon Pets are cared for with the utmost dedication, either by being carefully placed with a new forever foster home that suits their needs or, if more appropriate, by welcoming them into one of the charity's two home-from-home sanctuaries. 

More than 1,030 companion animals are currently under The Trust's forever care. For all Cinnamon Pets, the charity pays all costs relating to vet bills and specialist dietary requirements covered, ensuring that every pet receives the love and care they deserve in their new forever home.

Volunteer network
The organisation’s dedicated volunteers, who go through a detailed registration process and reference check, power its operations free of charge. Over the past year, the charity has supported more than 158,000 pets. The Trust matches volunteers to pet owners’ individual needs, ensuring reliable, compassionate assistance everywhere it’s required. Volunteer roles range from foster carers and dog walkers to event coordination and fundraising, reflecting the charity’s diverse service model.

Pet Friendly Care Homes
Having witnessed the heartbreak older people can face when moving into residential care means leaving a much-loved pet behind, the charity developed its own trusted list of pet-friendly care homes. Now, through external partnerships, The Trust helps people find residential care options where pets are welcome, preserving the precious human-animal bond.

Funding and The Circle of Giving
Operating entirely at no cost to beneficiaries, the charity relies on public generosity. Donations, legacy gifts, corporate partnerships, the CT100 lottery and fundraising events all contribute to sustaining services. Proceeds from their online shop further support essential care for owners and their pets.

Community engagement and resources
In addition to care services, The Cinnamon Trust hosts talks, the annual national Big Walk and fundraising events such as sponsored walks and challenges. Regular newsletters, informational videos and an up-to-date FAQ section help keep volunteers and supporters informed and engaged with the charity’s work.
By combining expert care, volunteer dedication and community support, The Cinnamon Trust ensures pets remain cherished members of the family throughout their lives. Whether you need assistance or wish to contribute your time, The Trust welcomes enquiries from those committed to its compassionate mission. Joining as a volunteer or supporting through donations and events helps The Trust continue its vital work for pet owners and their beloved companions.