Donkey Sanctuary is fundraising for The Donkey Sanctuary

Can you spare a £2 for the donkeys? (web)

Dr Elisabeth Svendsen, founder

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Raising money for

The Donkey Sanctuary

Charity Registration No. 264818

The Donkey Sanctuary has taken over 12,000 donkeys into its care and has over 45 welfare officers who can follow up reports of cruelty to or neglect of donkeys, quickly and efficiently. It also works throughout the world helping to improve conditions for working donkeys and mules. A Charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Charity Registration No 264818

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06/01/2011

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Raised: 101%

Target: £1,500.00
Raised so far: £1,513.00

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My story

Can you spare £2 for the donkeys? In this very difficult time for us all, the financial squeeze is being felt here at the Sanctuary.

With an increase in donkeys being relinquished into our care each month because their owners can no longer afford to keep their well-loved donkeys, I am appealing for your help.

We are very proud of our very low administration costs. This year our fundraising and governance costs were 8.3 pence for every £1 of the total income generated for the charity

How much does it cost?

£8 could buy a bag of fibre nuts. An elderly donkey eats 2 kg per day (in 2 feeds). A 15 kg bag of fibre nuts would therefore feed one donkey a week.
£8 could buy a bale of wood shavings to use in the donkeys' stables. It takes approximately 4 bales to start a bed and then 1-2 bales a week to keep it topped up and clean for a pair of donkeys using one stable.
£65 could buy 1 tonne of straw. 1 tonne of straw is equivalent to 30 small bales of straw. Each group of donkeys is fed ad-lib straw unless they are on diets, have a dust allergy or have breathing problems.
£325 could pay for one tank of diesel to transport relinquished donkeys into our care

What have we cut back on?

To help us weather the credit crunch, we have had to put on hold a number of projects planned for this year, some examples of these are:

Housing for new intakes at our Sanctuary in Ireland
New projects planned for our overseas work

The one thing we can't cut back on is feeding the donkeys.

On behalf of all the donkeys, we would like to thank you for your help.

	Take care of that little guy! Donation by Michael Buecker 09/11/09	£5.00
	Bless little Ashley-can't wait to see you. Donation by Chris Morgan 09/11/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Please whisper my love to Ashley, Jenifer (by the way) you all are amazing! Thank you, Jenny B. Donation by Jenny Bates 08/11/09	£2.00
	Please give Ashley lots of hugs from me - wish I could help look after him - you all do such a fantastic job Donation by jenny garrett 07/11/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by janetta harradence 07/11/09	£5.00
	For Ashley, drink little man, drink! Donation by Paola van Tuijl 06/11/09	£14.00
	Donation by Brigitte Neuvy 06/11/09	£10.00
	For Ashley, I wish i didn't live so far away, you are so cute i could cuddle you all day. Donation by Kathryn Brown 05/11/09	£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid
	For Ashley, in memory of my Nan who taught me to love donkeys. Donation by KR 05/11/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Keep up the good work, God bless you Donation by PAMELA SMITH 05/11/09	£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid
	You're a sweetie! Can't wait till I come and see you! Donation by Becky Haffey 05/11/09	£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid
	Give Ashley a hug from me-your all doing a great jobx Donation by ALYSON GROVE 05/11/09	£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid
	Enjoy your feed, Ashley Donation by Marian 05/11/09	£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid
	Hopefully this can give Ashley some of his midnight feeds! Donation by Dominic Perry 05/11/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hug for Ashley Donation by Dave Morris 05/11/09	£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid
	I am very pleased to support the Donkey Sanctuary - keep up the good work! Donation by Karen Warrillow 02/11/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Keep up your execellent work, i love your web cams.. Donation by Cathy Walker 30/10/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	i think the Donkey Sanctuary does amazing work, always happy to support them Donation by Gillian Dowdle 30/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	My husband and I have been supporters for many years now. It's good to know that the donkeys are so well taken care of. Donation by Susan Currier 25/10/09	£25.00
	Donation by Stephen Reed 16/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by A Haddon 12/10/09	£25.00
	Donation by Helen Innes 06/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	In honor of St. Francis, the reluctant Saint and his dear Donkey who wept at his death. Donation by Jenny Bates 04/10/09	£2.00
	My wife and I have several donkeys in Florida (USA) and treasure them dearly. We are happy to help support your great efforts! Donation by Michael O'Leary 21/09/09	£15.00
	Donation by Dawn Hodgkinson 20/09/09
	Glad to help in a small way. I love donkeys and hope to visit you soon. All the Best Vicki x Donation by Vicki Fennell 16/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Jenbird 10/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Tracey Haverson 06/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Thank you for all the marvellous work you do for these beautiful animals. The webcam is fantastic! Donation by Jane Harding 03/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Stephen Reed 29/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,513.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£302.92

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