31 January 2018
In 1930 wealthy Scottish socialite Dorothy Brooke followed her new husband to Cairo, where she discovered thousands of suffering former British war horses leading lives of toil and misery.
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7 December 2017
TK Maxx has removed a beauty product from its stores containing 'donkey oil'
18 October 2017
Brooke is excited to launch its 2017 Brooke Shop, featuring virtual gifts and Christmas cards with proceeds going directly to help improve the lives of working horses, donkeys and mules in developing countries.
14 September 2017
After a busy weekend of events and fundraising at Osberton International Horse Trials, Brooke are delighted to announce it has raised over £1000 to continue its work improving the lives of millions of the world’s most vulnerable horses, donkeys and mules.
4 September 2017
On the United Nation’s International Day of Charity, Brooke is celebrating having been granted Special Consultative Status with the United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
14 August 2017
Afternoon Tea Week kicks off on 14 August, and Comedian and Bake Off’s Extra Slice presenter Jo Brand is lending some star studded support to Brooke's fundraising campaign High Teas For Gee Gees.
27 July 2017
Midsomer Murders star John Nettles has been announced as the voice of the new television advert for Brooke.
17 July 2017
The horses that accompany Daenerys Targaryen, carry the White Walkers and were part of the epic ‘Battle of the Bastards’ scene with Jon Snow, are supporting Brooke's How The Other Horse Lives campagin.
22 June 2017
European Commission recognises role of working horses and donkeys in supporting the livelihoods of people
1 June 2017
Successful North Yorkshire author Hannah Russell and her miniature Shetland pony, internet sensation Little Alf, are heading to Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show to help Brooke raise awareness of the charity’s work with vulnerable horses, donkeys and mules overseas.