The Donkey Sanctuary's mission is to transform the quality of life for donkeys, mules and people worldwide through greater understanding, collaboration and support, and by promoting lasting, mutually life-enhancing relationships. A world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering, and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.

• The Donkey Sanctuary is an international animal welfare charity and aims to protect donkeys and mules and promote their welfare worldwide.
• The charity works in 29 project countries including the United Kingdom, Cyprus, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Mexico and Spain.
• 14,500 donkeys and mules have been provided with a sanctuary for life over the last 40 years.
• 5,072 donkeys and mules currently in the charity's care at sanctuaries and foster homes in the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe.
• The charity has 28 overseas mobile teams and 4 overseas clinics working to alleviate the suffering of sick or injured donkeys.
• 400,000 overseas treatments given to working donkeys each year.
• The charity is a centre of excellence on the care and welfare of donkeys and mules.