10/01/2026
Our close friends at Brockswood Animal Sanctuary are going through an absolutely devastating time following the recent storms!
The damage has been far worse than anyone could have anticipated. Animal homes have collapsed, including newer structures designed to cope with snow, and animals have had to be urgently moved to keep them safe. The team are exhausted, heartbroken, and now operating in full survival mode while they stabilise what they can.
They have been overwhelmed by kindness already, and a lot of people have asked how they can help in practical ways. I have spoken to them directly, and these are the things that would make the biggest immediate difference right now.
They urgently need timber and building materials to help repair and rebuild damaged housing. Treated wood is especially helpful as it saves them a job when it arrives. Posts are usually 4x6, but honestly anything usable would be gratefully received. Feather boarding, particularly longer lengths that can be cut down, and mesh for enclosures or repairs would also be incredibly useful.
Work gloves are also needed for volunteers who are helping on site. People are working long hours in freezing, difficult conditions, and keeping hands protected is really important.
They can also accept extra straw and shavings for bedding. With many animals now being kept indoors for longer periods, beds will need cleaning and replacing far more often to keep everyone dry, warm, and comfortable.
If you are able to donate materials, help source supplies, or share this post with someone who might be able to help, it would mean so much. Even small things add up in situations like this.
Financial donations can be made directly via their website at http://www.brockswood.org.uk/donate, and they are also in the process of setting up a larger GoFundMe to help tackle the scale of the damage.
Thank you for supporting a sanctuary that has given twenty years of care, graft, and love to animals who needed it most. Please share if you can 💚
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