The Healing Horse Sanctuary
Charity 1141356
www.TheHealinghorsesanctuary.com
Overview
Summary
The Healing Horse Sanctuary appears to operate as a small, relationship-centred animal-rescue organisation whose recovered animals are also the basis of community wellbeing, learning and fundraising activity. Its distinctive role is not simply rehoming or caring for animals: it links animal welfare, nature-based encounters and holistic wellbeing within one site and community network. The organisation seems to depend on a mixed model of volunteers, earned income, donations and local professional relationships.
Operational geography
No operational geography is currently available for this organisation.
Areas of work
- Animals
- Education/training
- General Charitable Purposes
- The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
Who they help
- Children/young People
- Elderly/old People
- Other Defined Groups
- People With Disabilities
- The General Public/mankind
How they help
- Other Charitable Activities
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
- Provides Services
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
Animal rescue is used as a foundation for human wellbeing
The sanctuary appears to treat the recovery of rescued animals and support for people as mutually reinforcing parts of one mission, rather than as separate programmes.
Why it matters
This helps explain why its role may extend beyond conventional animal rescue into local wellbeing provision, particularly through contact with animals and nature.
Show evidence
“The charity's object is to rescue horses, ponies and other animals that are maltreated, neglected, ill, homeless or otherwise in need of help and protection.”
Source:Charity Commission“It offers equine therapy, experiences and events to support mental and emotional wellbeing in the community.”
Source:Organisation
A relational care philosophy appears central to its identity
Its stated non-force approach, emphasis on animal family groups and use of holistic methods suggest that compassionate, relationship-based care is a defining operating principle rather than incidental language.
Why it matters
This may shape which partners, volunteers and beneficiaries are drawn to the sanctuary, and distinguishes its offer from services focused primarily on riding, rehabilitation or animal accommodation.
Show evidence
“The horses are allowed to live in family groups and form deep bonds.”
Source:Organisation“The sanctuary states that it never uses force, harsh words or violence with its animals.”
Source:Organisation
The sanctuary combines community engagement with financial resilience efforts
As a self-funded charity, it appears to use multiple public-facing activities—including a shop, sponsorship, visits, events and therapy—to generate income while building local connection.
Why it matters
This suggests its community activity may be integral to sustaining animal care, not merely an optional addition, creating both resilience and dependence on continuing public participation.
Show evidence
“The charity describes itself as self funded.”
Source:Organisation“Support options include donations, resident sponsorship, therapy sessions, meet-and-greet experiences, events, volunteering and a shop in Bromsgrove.”
Source:Organisation
- There is no evidence about the number, profile or geographic reach of people using wellbeing and educational activities.
- The balance between rescue costs, therapeutic provision and income-generating activity is unknown.
- There is no independent evidence of wellbeing outcomes or animal welfare outcomes.
Remaining uncertainties
- Annual accounts, income sources and expenditure by activity.
- Service data on beneficiaries, referral routes, attendance and outcomes.
- Information about local partnerships with health, education, animal welfare and community organisations.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
We are a safe haven for rescued horses, ponies and other small animals who have been neglected, ill , homeless etc and need help & safety We provide a nature based safe space for all adults, children and animals to come together. We offer equine therapy, experiences & events to help support mental and emotional well being for all in the community. We provide educational & training opportunities
Charity objects
TO RESCUE HORSES AND PONIES AND OTHER ANIMALS WHO HAVE BEEN MALTREATED, NEGLECTED, ARE ILL, IN POOR CIRCUMSTANCES, HOMELESS OR OTHER SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE THEY ARE IN NEED OF HELP AND PROTECTION.