Ms Ella Carpenter is the Centre Manager at the RSPCA Radcliffe Animal Centre and is committed to education to improve animal welfare in society. 

Each year, Ms Carpenter ensures funds are raised to continue running the animal centre, and she has recently been able to complete a multi-million-pound refurbishment supporting further animal care and community education.  

The RSPCA Radcliffe Animal Centre is one of the clinical associate practices of the University of Nottingham’s School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, providing students with experience in managing a varied caseload in a real working environment. 

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons accreditation group recently commended Ms Carpenter and her team on their commitment to education in a report based on a visit to the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science. 

Ms Ella Carpenter received the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws on Wednesday 19 July 2023.