Dogs Trust has confirmed, following a staff consultation, that 307 roles at the charity will be at risk of redundancy, but said there will be at least 290 redeployment opportunities.
The charity, which employs 1,765 staff overall, said it will put a range of training and support in place to help as many affected employees as possible to secure new roles within the organisation.
Dogs Trust initially announced an estimated 300 roles were at risk of redundancy in March as it went into the consultation period to review its services and long-term financial sustainability.
After concluding the 45-day consultation, the charity has confirmed that it will turn its rehoming centres in Bridgend and Ilfracombe into dedicated foster hubs.
Its Newbury centre, previously set to close, will now also become a foster hub following staff feedback in the consultation.
The charity will also stop puppy and adolescent dog school classes, instead providing support through an integrated digital and in-person behaviour service.
It will combine its post-adoption support behaviour officers and behaviour support line teams as part of the integrated service, which will include clinical animal behaviourists, behaviour coaches and a dedicated telephone support line.
The charity’s education services will be delivered digitally instead of in-person and it will create a new veterinary and welfare department, combining behavioural expertise, clinical veterinary standards and policy.
CEO: ‘A very challenging time for everyone’
Dogs Trust chief executive Owen Sharp said: “These changes will enable Dogs Trust to help even more dogs in the UK and around the world, while ensuring our financial sustainability in the long term.
“By strengthening our support for dogs, their owners and our communities, we aim to be there when dogs need us most, ensuring a brighter future.
“This has been a very challenging time for everyone, and I want to acknowledge the compassion and understanding our colleagues have shown throughout this period.”
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