A teenager who gave up brithday presents to help buy a coat for a horse has been recognised with an award. Olivia Waddley has dedicated hundreds of hours volunteering and raising money for charities and animals.
The 16-year-old spends her spare time volunteering at Stonebridge City Farm, in St Anns, helping look after a whole host of animals and helping families less well off or with disabilities to enjoy a fun-filled day out. Olivia has now been awarded the Young Inspiration Award – created as part of Nottinghamshire Police’s Live Our Best Life Awards.
Realising one of the horses needed a coat to keep warm over winter she refused birthday presents – instead asking for donations – and even set up her own small business selling cakes and ice hockey jerseys to raise money. Having volunteered at Stonebridge City Farm for years and built her way up from working in the café to looking after the animals – Olivia has helped hundreds of animals and thousands of visitors as they make their way through the centre.
