THE RSPCA of Mid Essex has been given a donation of £750 from a foundation set up in the wake of a beloved teen’s death.

The Holly Clacy Foundation was set up in South Woodham Ferrers this year in the memory of 15-year-old Holly Clacy who took her own life in November.

Holly was an animal lover throughout her life, and in her honour, her father David Clacy has donated £750 of funds donated by the South Woodham Ferrers community to the Mid Essex branch of the RSPCA.

Mr Clacy said: “Our community of South Woodham Ferrers was so touched by her passing that they came together and helped carry hundreds of flowers up to the tree where she ended her life.

“The community not only gave their grief to support us, but also donated money to the Holly Clacy Foundation which has been set up and is currently seeking charitable status.

“In a post on the South Woodham page of Facebook I said that Holly loved animals and part of their donations would be used to give to the local RSPCA.

“Last week, that part of the Foundation’s commitment became a reality when myself, and Holly’s siblings, Etholle 17, Elliott 15 and Lilia, 9, handed over a cheque for £750.

“It was a privilege for both myself and Holly’s mum Lindsay, to use some of the foundation’s money toward an excellent cause of which we both know Holly would have been so proud.”

He added: “No amount of money, or words of sentiment, can ever make up the loss we feel and we continue to strive for the truth regarding her last day. Each day that passes gets a little easier but the path is both very long and arduous.

“Our continued thanks for everyone’s kind wishes and donations that will be used to help others.”

Clive Vallis, chairman of the RSPCA branch, said: “Thank you so much to the Holly Clacy Foundation for the this fantastic sum of money which means we are a step nearer for the branch to raise the funding for a much needed x-ray machine to further support the animal welfare work we do at our clinic.”