With so many donkeys needing help in the UK and overseas, The Donkey Sanctuary is always grateful for any assistance you may be able to give in raising much-needed funds. We are fortunate to have a large group of voluntary fundraisers who kindly help us in very many ways, this could be anything from a coffee morning every month, to an annual gala ball. All we ask for is as little or as much time as you feel you can give because every single penny assists us in our vital work.
We would be delighted to give you any advice, support and assistance you may require. A fundraising pack is available on request and we produce a bi-annual voluntary fundraisers' newsletter to keep you up to date with all the latest news and views. We will also supply you with a copy of our fundraising guidelines leaflet which has been drawn up for the benefit of both you and our charities, outlining rules and regulations which must be complied with.
Remember to always keep the 'fun' in fundraising.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer fundraiser, or have any questions, please contact us.
Our knitted donkeys are proving so popular... sign up below to receive a copy of Woolley's pattern.
We're looking for keen knitters to turn their needles towards creating a herd of knitted donkeys to sell through our Visitor's Centre and online Gift Shop.
Our knitted donkeys are proving so popular, we need extra help!
We're looking for keen knitters to turn their needles towards creating a herd of knitted donkeys to sell through our Visitor's Centre and online Gift Shop.
Our competition to find out which donkey should get the one-in-a-million apple has now closed and the winning donkey was … Tinsel.
Our knitted donkeys are proving so popular, we need extra help!
Last year, one of our supporters sent us some beautiful, knitted donkeys, which sold like hot cakes in our Visitors' Centre. We are delighted to say they are now also available in our mail order catalogue. Being so popular, the knitted donkeys will help us to raise much needed funds. The pattern itself originally came from a 1954 issue of the Woman's Weekly magazine. It's wonderful that it has been revived 54 years later!
The Donkey Sanctuary Grand Raffle 2009 draw took place on Wednesday 14th October 2009. Dr Elisabeth Svendsen, Founder of the Sanctuary, made the draw and was ably assisted by Jubilee, one of our lovely donkeys who lives at Slade House Farm in Sidmouth.
Well what a day! The sun was shining and 13,000 people were crammed down one road in Dublin town centre. The starters’ gun went off and it took us 5 minutes to get to the start line! Then the hard work really began. The marathon was a mix of hills and Country Park and lots of residential roads. The first 13 miles went really well and were completed in a good time. However, my partner (who I was running with) picked up an injury so we walked together for about 5 miles to try and get him back on track.
I now only have just over 3 weeks to go before my Dublin Marathon challenge. The weather has not been too kind and on many of occasions now I have been soaking wet or knee deep in mud. On one race we had to cross a stream which was freezing cold and fast flowing as it had rained all day the day before. But it's all good fun really.
In two weeks’ time a Newcastle lady is running the BUPA Great North Run in aid of two charities, including The Donkey Sanctuary, based near Sidmouth in Devon.
My name is Donna and I'm 27 years old. I have worked for The Donkey Sanctuary at East Axnoller Farm near Beaminster in Dorset for just over 3 years now. I love my job and the variety it throws at me, from standing cuddling up to the older donkeys, to the challenge of gaining the trust of younger and nervous donkeys.
25 years to this day, Ray and Heather took their wedding vows and to mark their Silver Wedding Anniversary, they came along to become donkey carers for the day. Having supported the Sanctuary for many years, it was also their first visit.
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