Who owns the donkey sanctuary?
The Donkey Sanctuary
| Founded | 1969 |
|---|---|
| Area served | United Kingdom Europe Worldwide |
| Method | Veterinary Care, animal sanctuaries, popular education |
| Key people | Robert Crawford, Professor Jim Duncan Stuart W. J. Reid, John Sewell-Rutter Bill Tetlow, Cathy Thompson Rosalind de Wesselow |
| Revenue | £37m (2017) |
Is The Donkey Sanctuary legitimate?
The Donkey Sanctuary has a reputation as one of those charities which raises money easily and out of all proportion to the relative urgency of its good works. It is sometimes cited as an example of what the Charities Aid Foundation calls “the eccentric nature of British philanthropy”.
How much money does the Donkey Sanctuary have?
We are delighted to report another year of record income for The Donkey Sanctuary in 2019 as we ended the year with our total consolidated income of £43m (2018: £42.3m), including £38.4m from donation and legacy income.
Where is the Donkey Sanctuary in the UK?
Sidmouth
The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth, Devon EX10 0NU. Telephone: +44 (0) 1395 578222.
How many donkeys Does the Donkey Sanctuary have in the UK?
We provided sanctuary to nearly 7,000 donkeys and mules and, of these, 2,000 enjoyed the direct care and friendship of families through our Rehoming Scheme in the UK and Europe.
Where is The Donkey Sanctuary in the UK?
What does The Donkey Sanctuary do?
We are transforming the lives of donkeys in need worldwide by fostering greater understanding, collaboration and support, and by promoting lasting, mutually life-enhancing relationships.
Which is the richest animal charity in the UK?
The RSPCA is one of Britain’s richest charities. High profile animal welfare work by its uniformed inspectors ensures that it has a steady stream of income from donations and legacies. Half of the £70 million it spent last year was on the 328-strong inspectorate and on prosecutions.
How many donkeys does the donkeys sanctuary have?
The sanctuary now has more than 100 donkeys on the property but Mrs Curran said there was a list of other unwanted ones they still had to go and out and collect. The sanctuary runs a fostering scheme, so several animals will ultimately end up going to new homes.
Is there a donkey sanctuary in Sidmouth?
Our Sidmouth sanctuary is open to the public everyday from 9am-4.30pm. Come and explore. A lonely donkey has found a new loving home with one of our Senior Donkey Welfare Advisers and her two donkeys in Leicestershire. Three donkeys with overgrown hooves in such a bad condition one was walking on his heels are now safe and well in our care.
What happens to the donkeys in the rehoming scheme?
The donkeys in the Rehoming Scheme remain the property of The Donkey Sanctuary and its subsidiaries. Routine visits from members of The Donkey Sanctuary welfare team will be agreed on a regular basis to help ensure the wellbeing of donkeys on the Rehoming Scheme and support the Guardian home.
Where are the donkeys now living in Ireland?
Four donkeys who were part of a larger group living with overgrown hooves are now thriving at our New Arrivals unit in Liscarroll, Ireland. The Donkey Sanctuary is reminding donkey owners to keep their pets safe during the weeks surrounding bonfire night.