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Protecting Animals, Protecting People
About The Links Group
The Links Group raises awareness of the connection between animal abuse and the abuse of people. We bring professions together through support, training and inter-agency working.
Our story
The Links Group grew from the Forging the Link conference, where research into abuse affecting people and pets brought professionals together. Its founders came from veterinary practice, animal welfare, domestic abuse, medicine and child protection. Their shared aim was to help professionals recognise concerns, respond and share information across services to protect vulnerable household members.
Our vision
A world free from the abuse of people and animals.
Our mission
To increase understanding of the link between abuse of people and animals through support, training and collaboration between agencies.
A charity built on collaboration
In 2021, The Links Group became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). A volunteer Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer and Board of Trustees govern the charity.
Meet the people behind our work
Our team brings experience in veterinary care, animal welfare, social work, gender-based violence, communications, charity leadership, finance and governance. Together, they contribute knowledge from different professions to the charity’s work.
Find out more
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The Links Group CIO | Registered charity in England and Wales, no. 1196067.
