Become a Friend of Ferne
A regular gift is one of the most powerful ways you can support the animals in our care – from just £3.50 per month.
Every year Ferne rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes over 500 animals. Since we were founded, we have rehomed over 40,000 animals. Each year we take in unwanted horses, farm animals and small pets and find them loving homes, either with us or in our local community. We have over 300 abandoned and unwanted animals here at the sanctuary, many with complex problems, so they stay here, and we look after them forever. In the case of our tortoises forever means over a century!
As charity, we rely entirely on the generosity of animal lovers like you.
Our Friends of Ferne support us by making a regular donation, allowing us to plan ahead and direct funds where they are needed most.
Being a Friend of Ferne is more than a title. Our regular supporters make a meaningful, lasting difference to animals who have experienced change, turbulence and sometimes, far worse. And we will keep you updated every step of the way.
As a Friend of Ferne, you can expect:
- A membership card
- A car sticker
- 3 @Ferne magazines a year
- Monthly updates on the sanctuary and our animals
- Discount vouchers for our gift shop
- 10% off at Perdida Cafe
- Invitations to special events
- A copy of our Annual Review
How becoming a Friend of Ferne can help animals like Gordon
Gordon came to Ferne after being abandoned in a field in the middle of Winter. He was very cold, lonely and starving.
He arrived at Ferne and our amazing animal care team nursed him back to full strength. His diet had to be very carefully managed, and he underwent extensive physiotherapy to improve his mobility. Gordon can be quite anxious, so he enjoys the peace and quiet that the Sanctuary is able to offer him.
He will live here for the rest of his days, thanks to people like you who choose to become Friends of Ferne. Your support means we can continue to care for Gordon, giving him the safety and stability he deserves. It also allows us to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome other animals in desperate need of a second chance, animals who have nowhere else to turn.

