Bransby Horses - Rescue and Welfare
Founded in 1968, Bransby Horses is one of the UK’s largest equine welfare and rescue charities. We are committed to positively impact on the lives of horses, ponies, donkeys and mules through; our effective and efficient equine rescue service; care, rehabilitation and training to equines, and through our successful Rehoming Scheme that continues to reflect our dedication to both equines and fosterers. We are further committed to influencing equine welfare culture through knowledge, learning and non-judgemental advice.
Donkey Sanctuary, The
The Donkey Sanctuary was founded by the late Dr Elisabeth Svendsen MBE in 1969 to protect donkeys and mules and promote their welfare worldwide. Funded entirely by donations, The Donkey Sanctuary supports projects to relieve the suffering of donkeys worldwide, and has provided sanctuary and Donkey Guardian homes to almost 20,000 donkeys and mules since it was founded. We support projects in countries across the globe, working with partner organisations to improve the welfare of donkeys.
GAWF (Greek Animal Welfare Fund)
As a UK based charity operating in Greece since 1959, GAWF's purpose is the prevention and relief of cruelty and suffering amongst animals in Greece. We are proud of what we have achieved over 60 years as the longest serving animal charity operating in Greece at a national level, but there is still a long way to go in encouraging changes in attitudes at every level of Greek society.
Horses & Ponies Protection Association
HAPPA have been saving equine lives since 1937 and strive to give a Second Chance to abused, neglected and unwanted equines through Rescue, Rehabilitation, Rehoming and Education. Our vision is to make sure horses, ponies, donkeys and their hybrids that have suffered cruelty or neglect are offered a second chance by being rehomed to private homes, ensuring these homes have the necessary knowledge and experience to ensure the equine’s welfare will not be comprised during the rest of its lifetime.
Redwings Horse Sanctuary
Redwings Horse Sanctuary believes that every horse, pony, donkey and mule has the right to a happy and healthy life, free of fear and neglect. The charity rescues neglected and abandoned equines from all over the country, giving them a safe place to live and providing essential veterinary treatment, rehabilitation and care for the rest of their lives. Indeed, the charity currently provides daily care for over 1,500 rescued residents, making Redwings the UK’s largest horse sanctuary.
Read 6 articlesAnglican Society for the Welfare of Animals
The Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals was formed in 1970 by a group of clergy and lay Christians who felt very strongly that the Church did not speak out on the subject of animal cruelty and suffering. Our mission is therefore to ‘put animals on the agenda of the Christian church’.
Animal Care Trust, Royal Veterinary College
Our pets bring us so much joy. You can do something very special for them in return by leaving a gift in your will to the Royal Veterinary College Animal Care Trust. The RVC’s animal hospitals provide specialist veterinary care to the sickest pets, pioneer new treatments and train the next generation of vets.
Animal Welfare Foundation
The Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) is a charity run by veterinary and animal welfare professionals, which uses expert veterinary knowledge to improve the welfare of all animals through science, education and debate. AWF funds research, supports veterinary education and stimulates debate on pressing animal welfare topics.
British Horse Foundation
Preventing unnecessary suffering and cruelty to horses and ponies is a major objective of the British Horse Foundation (BHF). The Foundation, established in 1991, was chaired from inception to 2014 by the Late triple Olympic gold medallist Richard Meade OBE.
British Horse Society, The
The British Horse Society is the UK's largest and most influential equestrian charity. Supported by around 100,000 members, we protect and promote the interests of all horses and those who care about them, including the 3.5 million people in the UK who ride or who drive a horse-drawn carriage.
