Leona has pledged her support to help Hopefield Animal Sanctuary in Essex raise £100,000 by Christmas to keep it open. Leona visited the sanctuary earlier this year and fell in love with it. 

She says: “I’ve always loved animals and felt a kinship with them ever since I was a child. I love how loyal, trusting and comforting they can be.

“When I first visited Hopefield I knew this place would become a big part of my journey. I’ve always dreamed of being a part of a safe haven for animals that have been abandoned or faced abuse and neglect and Hopefield is exactly that.” 

Leona has taken part in a charity walk to help the sanctuary and will be a regular visitor to the centre to help
the animals. 

Hopefield Animal Sanctuary takes on an animal for life, instead of rehoming them. 

Leona has recorded a special message for First News about Hopefield. You can see it below…