Safe Haven for Donkeys is delighted to announce that Niall Duffy has been appointed as the charity’s next Chief Executive Officer, starting work on 5th October 2026. Niall will work hand-in-hand with current CEO Andy Foxcroft until his retirement at the end of the year. For more than two decades, Safe Haven has been a […]
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Safe Haven for Donkeys is deeply saddened by the loss of our Patron, Ann Widdecombe. Ann had been our Patron since 2002 and, over the past 24 years, played an invaluable role in raising the profile of our charity and securing much-needed funds. Her generosity and dedication were evident in everything she did for us,
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We are all saddened today to learn of the death of one of our Patrons, the actor Anthony Head. Anthony, along with his partner Sarah Fisher who passed away a few months ago, had been a staunch supporter of our work for many years and we are so grateful for all they did for us.
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We have received many messages asking about the safety of the donkeys and staff at our sanctuary in Israel at the present time. We are pleased to say that everyone is currently safe and well – if the situation changes, we will of course let everyone know. In the meantime, we are hoping and praying
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On Thursday 26th February 2026, the new film “Beyond” had its online premiere. The film is the last in a trilogy of short films about our work made by Safe Haven Patron, actor and animal activist Peter Egan and film maker Andrew Telling of Orange Planet Pictures. You can watch Broken, the award-winning first film
Put your best foot (or wheel, hoof or paw) forward for the donkeys and run, walk or cycle 25 miles to mark our charity’s 25th anniversary! Wherever you are in the UK, walk (with or without a donkey), run or cycle 25 miles between 25 September and 25 October. Complete the challenge your way: all
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At the end of 2023, Safe Haven Patron, actor and animal activist Peter Egan visited our project in the El Saf brick kilns of Egypt, to see for himself how our team are caring for the donkeys that toil ceaselessly pulling cartloads of bricks to and from the kilns. What he found there distressed him,
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News from Israel This week, after Dr Eliran finished vaccinating all the donkeys against tetanus and rabies, the team gave the sanctuary a deep clean to keep everything hygienic for the donkeys and to discourage flies – as well as being harmful to the donkeys, flies can be a real nuisance to the neighbours who
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News from Gaza Last week, we told you about the animal food and medication purchased for Sulala, the only registered animal rescue organisation in Gaza. We hoped to bring you news by now but as we write, the food and medication is still waiting at the Rafah border crossing as there is a backlog of
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News from Gaza Safe Haven for Donkeys and Animals Australia have teamed up to send desperately needed animal food and medications to the only registered animal rescue organisation in Gaza. Sulala Animal Rescue looks after abandoned and unwanted cats, dogs and donkeys has been appealing to organisations around the world to help them get vital
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