Winter Hay & Straw Appeal
Between November and April, we use huge amounts of hay and straw to keep our 200+ rescued animals fed, warm, and comfortable. With less grass available, hay supplements their diet, while straw lines barns and shelters – all adding to our regular costs for food, vet care, and running the sanctuary. DONATE NOW £20 fills […]
From Slaughterhouse to Sanctuary: Tilly’s Story
We’re delighted to introduce you to Tilly, the newest resident at Goodheart Animal Sanctuary. Her story is nothing short of remarkable! In August 2025, as turkeys were being unloaded for slaughter at a farm, one young bird made a desperate bid for freedom. Against the odds, she managed to escape and ended up in a […]
Support our Quad Bike Appeal
Help us raise £3,000 for a new quad bike – essential for daily feeding, health checks, and caring for animals across our 92-acre sanctuary. Every donation makes a difference.
Stockfree Farming: A New Vision for Food, Farming, and the Future
In the Scottish Highlands, where rolling moors and sheep-dotted hills have long defined the landscape, a quiet revolution is taking place. At the heart of this change is Stockfree Farming, a pioneering charity helping farmers transition away from rearing animals and toward sustainable, plant-based land management. Their work is gaining momentum across the UK as […]
Parsnip & Momma: from darkness to dappled woods
In spring 2025, we welcomed two very special pigs to our sanctuary, Parsnip and Momma. Their owner had rescued them from terrible conditions and given them a loving life but was now preparing to move abroad to help set up an elephant sanctuary. Wanting to ensure they continued to receive the care and freedom they […]
Vegan Summer Guide UK 2025: BBQ food, festivals, books & more
Make your summer totally vegan – and totally brilliant – with our guide to plant-based BBQs, ethical fashion, festivals, and animal-friendly tips.
CANCELLED: Summer Open Day
Saturday 19th July 2025 | 10am to 4pm
Heart-warming stories of rescued animal mums at our sanctuary
Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate love, nurture, and the incredible bond between mums and their young. At our sanctuary, we are lucky to witness this kind of love every day among the rescued animal mums who call our sanctuary home. Their stories remind us that motherhood takes many forms, and love knows no […]
FREE school trips to Goodheart Animal Sanctuary
We are thrilled to offer FREE school trips to Goodheart Farm Animal Sanctuary, made possible through special funding. Nestled on the picturesque border between Worcestershire and Shropshire, our sanctuary provides a one-of-a-kind setting for pupils to delve into curriculum-based topics such as digestive systems, life cycles, and animal dentition. These hands-on learning experiences not only […]
Exposing the cruelty of game bird shooting
Every year, millions of pheasants and partridges are also intensively farmed, only to be released for the shooting season, which runs from October to February in the UK.