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Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary CIO

Also known as: Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, Iowds

The provide healthcare and welfare for abandoned, rescued and homeless donkeys.To educate children about the heritage and roles of donkeys.To support other charities through association with our donkeys.To provide the public with an opportunity to visit, learn and appreciate the animals in a natural, visitor-friendly environment.

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Activities & Mission

The provide healthcare and welfare for abandoned, rescued and homeless donkeys.To educate children about the heritage and roles of donkeys.To support other charities through association with our donkeys.To provide the public with an opportunity to visit, learn and appreciate the animals in a natural, visitor-friendly environment.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,100,681
Latest Expenditure
£2,221,577

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 66.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 42% of UK Animals charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 59). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 63.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 22% of UK Animals charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 7.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 69% of UK Animals charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,214,527
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £833,862
Investments £52,292
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,401,845
Raising Funds £134,970
Governance £26,564
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £684,762

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£2,100,681
£2,221,577£1,401,845£4,124,075£4,124,07543 / 114
2023
£2,247,192
£1,995,993£1,197,973£4,244,971£4,244,97149 / 80
2022
£2,164,053
£1,677,309£974,981£3,993,772£3,993,77235 / 50
2021
£1,933,891
£1,286,578£792,439£3,507,028£3,507,02831 / 70
2020
£1,441,414
£797,317£543,633£2,859,715£2,859,71525 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary CIO

What does Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary CIO do?

The provide healthcare and welfare for abandoned, rescued and homeless donkeys.To educate children about the heritage and roles of donkeys.To support other charities through association with our donkeys.To provide the public with an opportunity to visit, learn and appreciate the animals in a natural, visitor-friendly environment.

How much income did Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary CIO report in 2024?

Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary CIO reported total income of £2.10m and reported expenditure of £2.22m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary CIO?

Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary CIO has a program ratio of 66.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 42% of UK Animals charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 59 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary CIO registered as a charity?

Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 January 2015 as charity number 1159886. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary CIO?

Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary CIO is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary CIO operate?

Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary CIO operates in Isle Of Wight, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary CIO a registered charity?

Yes — Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159886.

Details

Address
ISLE OF WIGHT DONKEY SANCTUARY
LOWER WINSTONE FARM
ST. JOHNS ROAD
WROXALL
VENTNOR
PO38 3AA
Registration Date
9 January 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5052322
Charity Number
1159886

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Trustees

Andrew Gordon Pattison
Dawn Finney
Elaine Maria Burtenshaw Co - Chair
Gavin Whitter
Janine Dyer Co - Chair
Jill Procter
Mark Alan Stratton

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
  • Iowds

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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