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End the donkey skin trade

The donkey skin trade is the biggest global threat to donkeys and the communities that depend on them. Learn more about our campaign in Brazil, as efforts ramp up around the global G20 Summit this month.

Who We Are

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Donkey experts

We are the world authority on donkey welfare. We share our knowledge and learn from others.

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Powerful partners

We deliver a positive impact for as many donkeys as possible by working with local experts to achieve mutual goals. 

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Welfare champions

We stand up for donkeys. We challenge neglect and abuse. We celebrate and promote excellence.

Dennis, Eliza, Lulu and Geraldine on the road to recovery.

What we do

We promote donkey welfare, using our expertise to change the world for donkeys and the communities who live alongside them. 

Our mission

Improving the lives of donkeys every day.

Our Vision

A world where every donkey has a good quality of life.

What We're Working On

Donkeys' lives are being transformed for the better thanks to our passionate teams, supporters, volunteers and partners.
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GIVE RELIEF TO SUFFERING DONKEYS

Right now donkeys are enduring terrible suffering. But you can help. 

Pledge a regular gift today, safe in the knowledge that your generosity is making a real difference. Thanks to the compassion of our supporters, donkeys live better lives right around the world. But there is still much to do - please give what you can today.   
 
Whilst every penny is vital, please only give what you can afford. 

For every £1 we spend
72p
Helping donkeys worldwide.
28p
Raising funds including trading costs.

Our Impact in 2023

The Donkey Sanctuary’s teams across all operations continued to make an important impact on the lives of thousands of donkeys, mules and owners.
500,000
Donkeys' lives improved through our activities.
250
Donkeys rehomed through our Guardian Scheme.
133,000
Donkeys reached through our research work.
4,300
Owners and professionals benefitted from our education activities.

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Come and visit the donkeys and mules in our care.

Other Ways To Donate

Meet our adoption donkeys

Percy the Poitou is our largest adoption donkey. His distinctive long, thick coat makes him stand out from the crowd.

A gentle giant
A Poitou donkey stood in a field

A sweet, calm donkey enjoying his golden years and always putting others before himself.

A sweet boy

A charming chap, who despite losing an eye still has a big personality and a radar for fun.

A charming chap

Drizzle is a laid-back and popular member of her herd. Her gorgeous coat makes her easy to spot.

A ray of sunshine