Maidstone based housing association Golding Homes has been awarded the Gold PawPrint award for Housing in the RSPCA PawPrints Awards 2024, which recognises the organisation’s commitment to animal welfare.

The RSPCA PawPrints Awards, the only scheme of its kind, celebrates local authorities and public bodies for their work in animal welfare across England and Wales.

Golding Homes has been recognised for its pet-friendly housing policies and support for responsible pet ownership among its residents.

Georgina Pennicott, Golding Homes Strategic Lead for Change (Neighbourhoods), said: “We’re delighted to be recognised for all the work we’ve done with responsible pet ownership from developing a new policy with our customers, the advice and support we offer customers through our partners, to our responsible pet ownership days which have been a great success.”

Lee Gingell, Public Affairs Manager at the RSPCA, said: “We’re thrilled to recognise Golding Homes with the Gold level award in Housing in this year’s RSPCA PawPrints Awards.

“Their commitment to animal welfare is truly commendable and reflects the high standards that the PawPrints awards aim to celebrate. By winning this award, Golding Homes has demonstrated outstanding dedication to protecting, promoting and enhancing animal welfare, and we hope their achievements inspire others to strive for excellence in this vital area.”