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Support Remus Horse Sanctuary in Benefact Group’s 12 Days of Giving
The festive season is a time for giving, and Benefact Group’s 12 Days of Giving programme is the perfect opportunity to help Remus Horse Sanctuary secure vital funding to care for our animals. Starting on 5 December, Benefact Group will draw the names of ten charities each day over 12 days, with each charity receiving […]
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Why Giving Tuesday Matters for Remus Horse Sanctuary
Giving Tuesday, on 3 December this year, a global day of generosity, is an incredible opportunity to come together and make a real difference. At Remus Horse Sanctuary, we rely on the kindness of supporters like you to continue our vital work of rescuing and rehabilitating neglected and abused animals. This year, we’re inviting you […]
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Remus Winter Appeal – We Need Your Help
As if the whole budget thing wasn’t enough, the cancellation of three Open Days during the summer has resulted in a significant loss of income – a shortfall of £15,000. As we approach the winter months, this is deeply concerning given the increased need for bedding, feed, and hay. Will you help us please? 2024 […]
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How are we Repaying the Loyalty of Horses?
The National Theatre’s wonderful touring production of Michael Morpurgo’s War Horse is back on tour, and is a stark reminder that despite all that horses have done for us – whether at war, in work, or as companions – people continue to fail them. A fascinating interview with Belinda Day, the Senior Curator of the […]
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The Impact of the Autumn Budget on a Small Charity
Leading elderly horse welfare charity, Remus Horse Sanctuary, is planning numerous fundraising events leading up to Christmas, with something for everyone to enjoy. However, commenting on the recent Budget announcements, Founder Sue Burton said: “We are massively concerned about the impact of the Labour budget. Already things were tough, and we are barely keeping our […]
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Remus Horse Sanctuary Response to the Autumn Budget 2024
An update from our founder, Sue Burton, following yesterday’s Budget announcements: “We are massively concerned about the impact of the Labour budget. “Already things were tough and we are barely keeping our heads above water. Everyone’s costs are going up therefore we are seeing the knock-on effect in that our costs are rising also, and […]
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Christmas Shop Officially Open
Our Christmas Shop is now officially open, and we’d like to invite you to take a look at our new and unique items. 100% of the profits from our merchandise sales and online shop go directly to help the rescued animals here at Remus. Despite being based in Essex, we continue to help rescue animals […]
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Save the Date: GivingTuesday 2024
This year’s GivingTuesday will be taking place on Tuesday 3 December 2024 and it’s the day for giving back. So there’s plenty of time to start talking about, thinking about and discussing ways in which each of us can contribute to a better society. GivingTuesday is one of the few days of the year when […]
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Watch Your Horse’s Weight
Some simple checks to ensure your horse is dropping the pounds where necessary… Horses, it seems, are just like people, and attempts to lose some weight and stay healthy can come to a halt. We often have the opposite problem here at Remus Horse Sanctuary, as our rescues often come to us in very poor […]
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Wellness Fair in aid of Remus Horse Sanctuary
As the weather and the days start to close in, Remus Horse Sanctuary will be hosting a delightful Wellness Fair on Sunday 13 October from 11am to 4pm at Stock Village Hall, near Ingatestone CM4 9NF. During the day, visitors will be able to browse and buy from a range of stalls selling a wide […]
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