Help us fill the hay barn this winter
The challenges we’re facing this winter began long before the colder months arrived. Last year’s weather in 2025, marked by a late and very dry spring followed by an exceptionally dry summer, had a serious impact on hay production across the country, with many farmers...
Winter at Ferne: What to expect when visiting during the colder months
Winter has fully settled in across the Blackdown hills and the rhythm of life at Ferne Animal Sanctuary has naturally slowed down a little – but there is still plenty happening behind the scenes to keep our animals safe, warm and well cared for. If you’re...
Ferne Animal Sanctuary’s Christmas Gift Guide 2025
This Christmas, why not give a gift that spreads joy and supports a wonderful cause. Many of our supporters know Ferne as the home of over 300 rescued animals, but we also have seven charity shops, a gift shop at the sanctuary, an eBay store with over 1,500 items, and...
Support Ferne Animal Sanctuary through the Big Give 2025
It’s that time of year again, and we’re very excited to announce that Ferne Animal Sanctuary will once again be part of The Big Give 2025, the UK’s biggest online match-funding campaign. Every year, this incredible fundraising initiative helps us continue to...
Celebrating 50 years at our Wambrook home
This year marks a very special milestone: we’ve been based at our beautiful site at Wambrook in Somerset for 50 years, having moved here in 1975. It’s a wonderful opportunity to reflect on half a century of caring, evolving, and serving animals in need and to look...
Meet the Trustees
Behind the scenes at Ferne Animal Sanctuary is a passionate and dedicated Board of Trustees. These are a group of individuals who bring a wealth of experience, volunteering their time with compassion and commitment to support our ongoing activities. Each trustee plays...
Support Ferne’s “Sleeping Ruff” Challenge
On the night of 23rd October 2025, members of the team at Ferne Animal Sanctuary will be giving up their cosy beds and spending the night in the kennels with our rescue dogs—all to raise vital funds for animals in need. What is “Sleeping Ruff”? Sleeping...
Happy Gift Aid awareness Day 2025!
We know, you’re already ‘aware’ of Gift Aid. But how does it work, really? Gift Aid is a UK government scheme that allows charities like Ferne to reclaim an extra 25% on eligible donations made by UK taxpayers. Although donations to charities are not taxed when you...
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