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Help us care for our animals for life

As a small, independent sanctuary, we rely entirely on the generosity of supporters like you.

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Leaving a donation

Our top priority is to ensure the horses and animals in our sanctuary live peaceful, fulfilling lives, surrounded by love and care. We also aim to educate the public and younger generations on the remarkable history and ongoing impact of horses and animals. Your support is crucial, as we rely solely on donations and fundraising to care for our residents. By contributing, you’ll help these magnificent creatures thrive in their forever home and continue their vital work.

Leaving a recurring donation

Making a monthly donation can make an immense difference to our charity. With consistent and reliable income, we can plan ahead and provide even better care for our animals.
 
Your monthly donation enables us to prepare for the future with confidence. We can stock up on extra hay for the winter, increase our feed supplies, and meet our bills without worrying about our financial stability. Your ongoing support helps us provide the best possible environment and care for our beloved residents, allowing them to thrive and lead happy lives in our sanctuary.

 
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Two goats stand on a platform, eating from boxes and bags of feed. In front of them are stacked bags of animal feed, including horse, goat, and chicken feed, with a green shed in the background.

Amazon Wish List

It costs around £300 per week to provide our resident animals with the essential foods and medicines they need.

We’ve put together an Amazon Wish List filled with some of our everyday needs.

Please consider purchasing an item and help us to continue providing the best possible home to our animals.

Browse our Wish Lists
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Sponsor an Animal

Becoming a Northcote sponsor is a simple way to support our resident animals. Your sponsorship helps provide shelter, food, medical care and daily love.

For a minimum £20 donation, you’ll receive a sponsor gift pack including a photo of your animal, a welcome story, sponsor certificate and invitations to meet them at the sanctuary. Sponsorships make a thoughtful gift or a special treat for yourself. Please contact us for more information.

Sponsor an animal

Volunteering With Us

We are entirely ran by volunteers and have no paid members of staff. If you’re enthusiastic about animals you would be a welcome addition to our team.

Become a Volunteer

Our bills

It costs over £300 a week to fund the vital care that our animals need.

  • Routine veterinary check-ups

  • Emergency medical treatment

  • Farrier & hoof care

  • Dental care for horses & livestock

  • Ongoing medication & specialist therapies

  • Hay, haylage & straw

  • Hard feed & supplements

  • Special dietary feeds for elderly or unwell animals

  • Treats for enrichment & training

  • Seasonal feed increases during winter months

  • Stable, shelter & fencing repairs

  • Utilities: gas, electric & water

  • Bedding, tools & equipment

  • Waste removal & biosecurity supplies

  • General maintenance of land & facilities

We are grateful to so many local businesses, including but not limited to:
Barleys Animal Foods.
Chandlers Oil and Gas.
Newbridge Food and Tack.
Maws Animal Charity.
Digbys Pet Shop in Skegness.

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Gift Aid It

If you are donating by cheque, in person or over the phone and would like to Gift Aid your donation, please complete our simple form here. Gift Aid essentially means the Government will pay 25p per £1.00 donated. 

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Raise money for free!

Supporting our sanctuary with EasyFundRaising couldn’t be easier! To get started, first, create a free account on the Easyfundraising website and select the Northcote Heavy Horse Centre as your preferred charity. Then, browse and shop from a wide range of retailers (such as eBay, Tesco and John Lewis) through the website, knowing that a portion of your purchase will go towards the Centre’s efforts to care for our animals. Your contributions can help provide food, shelter, and medical care for these gentle giants, as well as support educational programs and events. Easyfundraising is a simple and effective way to contribute to a cause that you care about, and can make a real difference for organizations like the Northcote Heavy Horse Centre.

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Legacies and wills

If you’re interested in supporting the Northcote Heavy Horse Centre through your will, it’s important to take the necessary steps to ensure that your wishes are carried out. First, consult with a solicitor or other legal professional to draft a will that clearly outlines your intentions. Be sure to include specific instructions for how you would like your assets to be distributed, including any provisions for the Northcote Heavy Horse Centre. You may also want to consider setting up a trust or other legal mechanism to ensure that your contributions are used in a way that aligns with your values and goals. By including the Northcote Heavy Horse Centre in your will, you can make a lasting impact on our charities efforts to care for our animals, and help ensure that future generations can enjoy these magnificent creatures.

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