Support us

We rely entirely on donations and legacy gifts so that we can provide the best lives for the donkeys in our care, and continue to be ambitious in our goals to improve the lives of donkeys and mules around the world. Here's how you can support our work.

Donate

Support donkeys in need in the UK and around the world. Find out about the ways you can donate to improve donkey welfare.

Siblings Margartu and Romia with their donkeys

Donate with philanthropy

Every donkey deserves a decent life. A major gift can make a huge impact on donkeys and their communities.

An in memory walkway around the sanctuary

Donate in memory

There are many ways to remember someone special at The Donkey Sanctuary - begin your lasting tribute today.

A donkey and staff member enjoying a warm embrace at The Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth

Leave a gift in your will

Legacies make a life-changing difference to donkeys. Will you be forever by their side?

Get involved

With your help, we can save more donkeys and mules from a life of cruelty and suffering. There are many ways to get involved.

Volunteer

Volunteers are our true champions, giving the precious gift of their time. Could you lend your time for the love of donkeys?

Rehoming scheme

Can you give a home to a pair of rescued donkeys? With our rehoming scheme you will be given expert support and advice.

Adopt a donkey

Our adoption scheme is the perfect way to get your daily dose of donkey capers, and you'll be part of our donkeys' lives forever.

Weekly lottery

Our weekly lottery is a fun way to support donkeys and mules in need. Tickets are only £1, and you could win up to £1000!