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Who we are

The Donkey Sanctuary was founded in 1969 by Elisabeth Svendsen, MBE. Since then, we have made a profound difference to the lives of donkeys and people all over the world.

Elisabeth Svendsen

Our story

View our timeline to discover how The Donkey Sanctuary began and how it grew into the international charity it is today.

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Our vision and plan

A world where donkeys live free from suffering, and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.

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Our people

Find out more about some of our key people working at The Donkey Sanctuary.

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Report and finances

Read the latest annual report, detailing the charity's finances from the previous 12 months.

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Annual review

A message from CEO Mike Baker about what the charity has achieved in the last 12 months and its vision for the future.

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How funds are spent

The funds we raise through the kind generosity of supporters are responsibly spent in various ways.

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We are committed to staff diversity, and gender equality is a significant part of this commitment.

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