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...
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...
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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