Urgent appeal for assistance from the local community and beyond. Due to the sale of the farm we have rented for the past 6 years, our registered charity that is a care haven for horses, donkeys and vulnerable people is having TO START AGAIN AND RELOCATE, we need your help please. This is the fourth time we have had to relocate due to the land we rented being sold by the owners.
We have been so fortunate that we have been given a donation from Willowtree Sanctuary following their closure to finally be in a position to buy our own land. This will mean security for our charity's future and enable us to continue all the good work we do. This appeal if for raising funds towards our moving costs and setting up again.
The animals in our care are mostly elderly and like elderly people they have health issues. This includes needing shelter from all weather conditions, additional medical support and a safe environment.
Donkeys especially do not possess a waterproof coat unlike horses, they must have somewhere undercover, so that they can get out of the rain if needed.
Not only does our Haven provide care to our animals, but also to the wider community that visit us for therapy needs and volunteering. We have developed programs to help local people and for those who struggle with mental health as well as anxiety and social skills. We have also run a project called 'springboard back to work' and would like to continue to help those who suffer such difficulties, gain the confidence and work experience they need, which will enable them to find employment. French's Care Haven provides a safe place to connect with the land and the animals. Over the years we have been instrumental in re-integrating participants back into education, employment and society, by offering skill development to improve physical and mental well-being.
The cost of running our care haven takes every penny we receive in donations and more for the daily upkeep: Paying for feeds, hay, vet bills, farrier, bedding. fencing and maintenance, the list goes on. As the daily costs take the money we have come in, there are no monies left over for us to start again, which is what we are having to do now with moving the animals, fencing, outbuildings, shelters and all of our equipment and belongings.
French's Care Haven needs your help.
*Note: Every penny we raise goes directly to the care of our animals and maintaining the land that is their home.
PLEASE DONATE TO SUPPORT US IN OUR DESPERATE SITUATION.
Handsome Boris with Coral, getting some much-needed love and care
Smuggler when he came to us, was severely malnourished
Smuggler as a much happier boy, more of an old boy as he is over 30! His care plan involves regular feeding throughout the day, due to not having any grinding teeth. While he enjoys grazing, he isn't able to take in all the nutrients that he needs, so he is closely monitored and fed a high calorie weight gain diet.
Frankie, the biggest of our four donkeys, looking like such a sad boy, Will you be able to help us and his three brothers?
Costa and Frankie, two of our donkeys enjoying some playtime
Minstrel's feet when he came to us. Overgrown and deformed, he was crippled and unable to walk
Minstrel now, looking much happier and healthier after many visits from the Farrier and receiving lots of love and attention from our volunteers
This is a before photo of Whiff, a starved and neglected gelding that was treated by Jann
Whiff in fantastic condition after some intensive care and treatments. All part of the work we try and offer
One of our beautiful mares, 17 year old Maddie, enjoying the sunshine. She has some health issues and suffers with internal and external tumours that we are managing. This doesn't stop her from living her life to the full; we are taking care of her and monitoring her condition.
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