These are some of the questions we get and some facts that we really want to put out there.
Right now! We have currently just bought a 58 acre beautiful bit of land that we'll start building on, sadly planning permission does take a long time to sort out but we have lots to do in the meantime. Currently the program we are focusing on as we build up the site is to help us target the advancement of education. These can be found in our project page!
We are! It has taken us a long time and a lot of hard work but we finally made it!
This is our most commonly asked question, and our answer seems to make people a bit sad so let us explain! The answer is no, the only people who will be allowed to interact with the animals are our volunteers, clients and staff. We thought about letting people feed and pet the animals as a way to bring in more people, but the idea didn't taste good. We want to work with animals who were not seen as a living creature and used in some way as a product, and it didn't feel right taking them from that enviourment and bringing them here to do the same. We just want them to be able to heal and find peace in their new home. But you will be able to get close and enjoy other activities on the land!
It goes directly to the charity bank account! No middle man or passing through hands, just directly to the charity. The board of trustees has to vote on how the money gets spent and anything over 500 pounds has to be voted on before the money is spent. This will go into care for our residents, building power and water lines to the property, planning permission and construction, and running our programs!