Mrs Lillias Jane Letitia Jane Byrne

From the moment we welcomed our first stray dog in 1860 we have been placing our animals at the centre of everything we do. More than three million animals later, we're still working hard to achieve our vision that every dog and cat should live in a home where they are treated with love, care and respect.

Battersea aims to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help, caring for them until their owners or loving new homes can be found, no matter how long it takes. We are champions for, and supporters of, vulnerable dogs and cats, determined to create lasting changes for animals in our society.

The aim of the Donkey Sanctuary is to transform the quality of life for donkeys, mules and people worldwide through greater understanding, collaboration and support, and by promoting lasting, mutually life-enhancing relationships. A world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering, and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.

“Kindness, Care and Knowledge”

Registered Charity 1141831

The Mare and Foal Sanctuary was founded in 1988 by Rosemary Kind (pictured), who has rescued and looked after horses and ponies all her life. In 1992 the Sanctuary became a registered charity and they have since rescued and found loving homes for a large number of equines.

The Sanctuary’s aims are not just to rescue neglected, unwanted or abused horses but  to rehabilitate, retrain and eventually rehome them into loving, knowledgeable environments. They also focus on educating the public in matters relating to the welfare of horses and ponies.