Manor Farm Charitable Trust

Manor Farm Charitable Trust is a UK-based nonprofit organisation dedicated to providing lifelong sanctuary for livestock in need. It focuses on caring for elderly, disabled farm animals and those with special behavioural needs. The trust often takes in animals that are difficult to rehome from other rescue charities, offering them rehabilitation and loving care.

History and Status

The sanctuary was originally established privately in 2011 in the historic village of Bilsthorpe, located in north Nottinghamshire. Manor Farm Charitable Trust officially gained registered charity status in July 2017 and operates under the charity number 1173761.

Mission and Activities

The primary mission of Manor Farm Charitable Trust is to serve as a lifelong refuge for vulnerable livestock, including animals with disabilities or special behavioural challenges. The sanctuary currently cares for approximately 150 animals, such as sheep, goats, donkeys, ponies, pigs, hens, ducks, and geese.

The trust funds its work through various means, including corporate sponsorship, public donations, sales of eggs from its Egg Club, and artisan yarn sales under the brand "Hooligan Yarns," made from wool sourced on the farm. It also hosts fundraising and awareness events like Open Days and accepts visits by special interest groups or individuals by appointment.

Care and Support

All donations received by the trust are directed toward essential expenses such as animal feed, bedding, veterinary care, medications, and the employment of a dedicated team of experienced animal handlers known as the ‘Animal Angels.’ This paid staff works alongside enthusiastic volunteers to maintain high standards of animal welfare and operational effectiveness.

Community and Outreach

Manor Farm Charitable Trust actively shares updates and stories about the animals in its care through social media channels, fostering community engagement and awareness about the needs of elderly and disabled farm animals.

This compassionate initiative underscores a commitment to animal welfare by providing sanctuary and rehabilitation to farm animals with special needs, supported by a dedicated team and a network of donors and volunteers[1][2][5].

[1] https://www.manorfarmcharitabletrust.org [2] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regid=1173761&subid=0 [3] https://www.instagram.com/manorfarmcharitabletrust/ [4] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5081127/what-who-how-where [5] https://manorfarmcharitabletrust.enthuse.com/profile