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Comedian and actress Jenny Eclair holds her blue and green donkey painting which she is raffling to raise funds for SPANA

Winner announced! Bespoke artwork by comedian Jenny Eclair to support SPANA

Thank you so much to everyone who entered our raffle to win a bespoke piece of artwork from British comedian, Jenny Eclair!

SPANA welcomes historic ban on deadly donkey skin trade

SPANA is thrilled to announce that, working alongside partners, we have been instrumental in securing a historic ban on the donkey skin trade across Africa.

ICWE WELCOMES AFRICA’S MORATORIUM ON HORRIFIC DONKEY SKIN TRADE

ICWE is now delighted to confirm that the African Union has acknowledged the importance of taking action and will adopt the moratorium on the donkey...

Face of a happy working donkey standing in a white stables

How To Help Working Animals This Giving Tuesday

This Giving Tuesday, 28 November 2023, why not join us to help working animals around the world who urgently need expert care?

vet in SPANA cap provides treatment to brown donkey, they are surrounded by brick walls and rubble

SPANA Morocco Earthquake Emergency Response – Week 1 update

SPANA teams have been working tirelessly to provide lifesaving care and support to working animals in desperate need.

ICWE (The International Coalition for Working Equids) attends BEVA Congress 2023

For the first time, this year, all four members of ICWE will be exhibiting at The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) Congress in Birmingham from...

SPANA Responds To Morocco Earthquake Disaster

All of us at SPANA are deeply saddened about the terrible disaster in Morocco. We are committed to supporting the country's working animals.

Support SPANA this June by voting for us in the My Favourite Voucher Codes Charity Poll

SPANA is one of four charities taking part in the My Favourite Voucher Codes poll this June. The winning charity will receive 20 per cent...

Horse being examined and cared for by SPANA vets.

Common Horse Diseases & Skin Conditions

Like humans, there are a huge number of diseases, conditions and illnesses that can affect horses. Some of these can be prevented through vaccinations, and...

Paul O’Grady MBE – SPANA Ambassador

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of SPANA Ambassador, Paul O’Grady MBE.

A selection of eco-friendly products from the SPANA charity shop

Christmas Charity Shop Guide

As the costs of seemingly everything is rising, one of the simplest ways to cut back on spending around the festive season is to find...

Donkey gift wrap, wrapped around box with ribbon

The Gift That Keeps on Giving: Why Online Charity Shop this Christmas?

Why not try online charity shopping for your Christmas gifts this year for more sustainable and affordable presents that give back to a worthwhile charity?...