Our work in the UK
Learn more about our work across the United Kingdom
Since 1993, World Water Day has raised awareness and encouraged action to tackle global water and sanitation issues. Access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene is a basic need for both humans' and donkeys' health and wellbeing.
A pregnant donkey who was discovered in muddy, rain-swept conditions in Cornwall has finally welcomed her foal – nearly a year on from her rescue.
“They were the longest hooves I’ve ever seen in my professional career.” Those were the frank words issued by Kia Thomas, one of our Donkey Welfare Advisers, who facilitated the rescue of three donkeys in urgent veterinary need in Wales. Find out more.
A scheme that saw 3,000 young hedge plants and trees planted by The Donkey Sanctuary last winter is going from strength to strength with hundreds more being added to the total this year.
Two of the most recognisable residents at our Sidmouth sanctuary, Dartanyan and Jump, will spend a few weeks in another part of the sanctuary while we carry out some improvement works to their home in Shelter 6.
A group of five underweight donkeys with horrendously overgrown hooves and mud-caked coats were rescued following an extensive operation lasting more than 10 hours.
Dozens of donkeys discovered in poor conditions at a farm in Wales are now safe in our care following a huge rescue operation in February last year.
A group of eight donkeys found living in appalling conditions at a Surrey farm are all now facing a secure future in our care after one of the biggest animal rescues in UK history.
A weak, underweight donkey whose hooves caused her so much discomfort she struggled to stand has started a new life thanks to your generous support.
Where we work
We work to ensure donkeys across the Americas are nurtured and well looked after, helping them form a vital part of local communities.
