Heal broken hearts appeal

Join our campaign to heal the broken hearts of horses, donkeys and mules working in some of the world’s most deprived countries.

How can I help?

Over 100 million working horses, donkeys and mules work in harsh conditions to provide for their families every day.

Lack of training

Their families are doing their best, but it’s hard to care for their animals without trained farriers or vets.

No access to food

These loyal animals work hard every day to provide for their families, but their owners struggle to provide them with food or water.

Broken hearts

Without the essential care they so much need, their hearts are left broken and so are their bodies.

Nowhere to rest

These hard-working horses, donkeys and mules struggle without the space they need to rest.

Donations

Make a monthly donation
A farrier trimming the hooves of a brown horse.
£20.00 a month

Can help train more farriers like Adane to heal painful hooves and protect them with well-fitting shoes.

A horse eating his food and drinking water.
£10.00 a month

Can provide hardworking horses with much needed food, water and shelter from the scorching sun.

A father teaching his children about equine care.
£4.00 a month

Can help train community members to pass on their knowledge to children and others in the community.

NOTE: We cannot accept Direct Debits for less than £2 a month.
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A farrier trimming the hooves of a brown horse.
Donate £30.00

Can help train more farriers like Adane to heal painful hooves and protect them with well-fitting shoes.

A horse eating his food and drinking water.
Donate £20.00

Can provide hardworking horses with much needed food, water and shelter from the scorching sun.

A father teaching his children about equine care.
Donate £15.00

Can help train community members to pass on their knowledge to children and others in the community.

How your donations are spent

Our work directly helps 1.4 million animals a year

Millions more working horses, donkey and mules feel the benefit of Brooke too. We train thousands of animal owners and animal health workers around the world. On a bigger scale, we've fought for new policies to protect millions more working animals.

If you would like more information about how funds are spent contact us on 020 7470 9393 or email info@thebrooke.org.

HOW YOUR SUPPORT HELPS TO HEAL BROKEN HEARTS

We aim to improve the lives of working horses, donkeys and mules – both now and in the future. Last year, 1.4 million were animals reached across Africa, Asia and Latin America.

A healthy donkey needs around 2-3kgs of forage a day. We help owners to grow suitable feed for their hard working donkeys.

The first farriery school outside of Europe and North America established in Senegal. We train local farriers to provide welfare-friendly hoof trimming and shoeing services.

We train owners to fit pain-free and comfortable bits. Children are taught how to look after their animals at Donkey Care Clubs to create long lasting change.

Like people equines need time to rest with their friends, enjoy good food and have access to quality health care to keep them happy and healthy.

Tessema's story

WHY CHOOSE BROOKE

Global leaders for working equines

We are the leading global welfare charity for working horses, donkeys and mules.

Over 85 years of equine experience

From a hospital for ex-warhorses in 1934, we’ve been here for equines for more than 85 years.

Present in 7,000+ communities worldwide

We understand the huge interdependence between working animals and their communities.

Sustained and resilient communities

We help the communities we work with to thrive and become more resilient.

Testimonials
Deborah Meaden next to a horse

I know too well that by supporting Brooke I am helping to bring the lasting change for equines that I want to see. I know Brooke cares about working animals and their communities.

- Deborah Meaden

Our supporter Deborah enjoys the opportunity to give something back to the animals she cares about so much.

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