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The Horse Sanctuary
Horse sanctuary launches fundraising campaign
Ahorse sanctuary in Wythall needs to raise £10,000 to stay afloat after being severely hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
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The Healing Horse Sanctuary must raise the five-figure ourselves in a position where we need to raise £6,500 sum to pay outstanding bills and to enable them to to pay outstanding hay bills, food merchants, vet bills and continue their work until they can reopen to the public. rent.”
A self-funded charity staffed by unpaid volunteers, the Susie said that another £3,500 to £4,000 is needed to sanctuary is home to 20 horses and ponies rescued support the sanctuary for the next couple of months locally. as there is no government plan to allow it to reopen
Founder Susie Gessey said: “We’ve all been affected and hold open days and other fundraising events. It is in one way or another by the Covid-19 pandemic and therefore issuing an urgent plea for £10,000 to help it lockdown. continue its work.
“Most people haven’t been able to leave their homes “All monies raised and donated will go directly to but we’re thrilled that our dedicated team of volunteers our horses and any donation big or small is massively have continued to look after our horses and ponies appreciated by all the horses, ponies, volunteers and during challenging times. trustees,” she said.
“We usually raise more than the minimum £2,000 per The sanctuary has linked up with Charity Checkout to month needed to keep our sanctuary open by various launch its campaign. fundraising events including open days and visitors. To make a donation, visit:
“None of this has been possible and we now find www.thehealinghorsesanctuary.enthuse.
