Registered Charity No: 209015 (England & Wales).

Established in 1923, SPANA is the leading charity for the world’s working animals - and we are passionate about protecting and caring for working animals.

Across the world, over 200 million working animals such as donkeys, horses and mules do the jobs of trucks, tractors and taxis. They support the livelihoods of some of the most vulnerable communities in the world. Alongside working camels, oxen and other animals, this undervalued workforce is essential to the wellbeing of millions of families. Yet life can be short and painful for hardworking animals, and many will never have even basic veterinary care.

SPANA believes these essential animals deserve more and their life of work should be rewarded with compassion, empathy and care.

We provide free veterinary treatment for working animals at centres and mobile clinics in low income countries. We promote humane care to animal owners and build expertise amongst local vets. Finally we teach children – the future generation of animal owners - to develop positive beliefs, respect and compassion towards animals.

If you would like our free legacies guide, or any information about our efforts to help working animals, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

We would be enormously grateful if you could remember working animals with a gift to SPANA in your Will. We always recognise the kindness and compassion behind each gift. Thank you.