Horse and carer

Redwings is 100% funded by supporters like you.

With your help, we're able to make a significant impact on the lives of horses and donkeys throughout the UK.

We are the UK's largest horse welfare charity!

Our story begins, as it does for so many charities, with a small but committed group of people desperate to make a difference.

For Redwings, the story began with the rescue of a single pony called Sheba. Her recovery inspired the formation of a sanctuary in 1984 dedicated to saving horses from a life of fear and neglect.

From that one life saved, we have grown to become the largest horse welfare charity in the UK, caring for more than 1,500 horses, ponies, donkeys and mules every day at our sanctuary sites in England and Scotland.

We believe that every horse, pony, donkey and mule has the right to a happy and healthy life, free of fear and neglect. In 2022 we were voted the Charity of the Year at the Equestrian Business Awards and placed 21st in the 100 Most Loved Charities report from Savanta.

With the generosity and support of you, our fantastic supporters, our charity is able to rescue abandoned, mistreated and neglected horses and donkeys from across the UK. We give them a safe place to live and provide essential veterinary treatment, rehabilitation and lifelong care.

Meet our people

Our team

We have over 250 members of staff working at 11 sites around England and Scotland.

Our trustees

Our Trustees are unpaid volunteers and the Directors of the Sanctuary.

Our partners

We are proud that our work has inspired so many companies and organisations to support us and reward our supporters too!

Horse and foal in a field

More about us

Our work involves specialist sanctuary care, a dedicated behaviour team, our own in-house vets and vet nurses and an army of amazing horse care staff who go the extra mile for our residents every single day.

But we couldn’t do any of it without your kind support! Find out more about what makes us tick here.

Latest news

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A donkey mascot is stroking the ears of a real donkey over the fence

Arya is having a party!

Adoption Star pony Elvis wears a red collar decorated with a rosette and stars, and is enjoying a stroke from a member of the public.

Get ready to party with our rock 'n'roll pony Elvis!
Photo of Ian wearing his finishers medal at the end of the Lake District ultra challenge.

Redwings Trustee battled elements to complete 100k fundraiser
Photo of two people in overalls scrubbing a horsebox

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A donkey mascot is stroking the ears of a real donkey over the fence

Arya is having a party!

Adoption Star pony Elvis wears a red collar decorated with a rosette and stars, and is enjoying a stroke from a member of the public.

Get ready to party with our rock 'n'roll pony Elvis!

Photo of Ian wearing his finishers medal at the end of the Lake District ultra challenge.

Redwings Trustee battled elements to complete 100k fundraiser

Photo of two people in overalls scrubbing a horsebox

Which disinfectant is right for your yard?

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Press office

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Contact our press office here to find out everything you ever needed to know about Redwings!

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