Petplan & ADCH Animal Charity Awards!
The nominations are open for the Petplan & ADCH Animal Charity of the Year Awards 2024!
There are 3 categories to choose from; Animal Charity Team of the Year, Animal Charity Employee of the Year and Animal Charity Volunteer of the Year. So if you want to vote for us or if there is an individual that you feel should be celebrated then now is the time to do it! Just follow the link and get your votes in!
And if you have already nominated us for any category, THANK YOU!
Nominate HereWe Need Your Help!
We are desperately appealing for your help to keep running.
We are feeling the affects of the cost of living crisis, with donations dropping and costs rising at an alarming rate.
You can help us in a number of different ways. To find out how, please click the button below.
We are feeling the affects of the cost of living crisis, with donations dropping and costs rising at an alarming rate.
You can help us in a number of different ways. To find out how, please click the button below.
About Us
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary is a registered independent charity (no.1190858).
We are based in the heart of Lancashire in a small village called Holmeswood, we look after ill, unwanted and neglected animals.
We specialise in rehoming cats and guinea pigs.
Made up of a dedicated team of Staff and Volunteers, Woodlands Animal Sanctuary aim to help neglected, unwanted and ill animals.
Made up of a dedicated team of Staff and Volunteers, Woodlands Animal Sanctuary aim to help neglected, unwanted and ill animals.
Please note that we are a closed sanctuary on a day to day basis. If you would like to visit, please head to our events page to find out when we are open to the public!
Sponsor a Pen!
Haven't got space for a feline friend at home? Why not sponsor one of our pens here at the sanctuary and get monthly updates of your specific pen and it's movements! Our new sponsor a pen scheme is a fanctastic way of donating towards all the animals here on site and getting something back in return!
Click the link below to find out more!
Recycle Your Old Clothes!
Ready for a clear out? Do you know we have a clothes bank here on site at Woodlands? It is situated on our car park, you can't miss it! Come along any time and drop your bags of clothes into our bin.
Every kilogram counts!
Recycle for Good Causes!
Wondering what to do with your old jewellery, stamps, electronics or bank notes? Why not throw them into our fancy recycling bin?! It will be based in our onsite shop for you to visit or you can post them to us too.
Animal Carer for the Day!
Fancy seeing what an animal carer does? Want to see and pet a load of cute, adorable animals? Become an animal carer for the day or buy it as a gift!
Find out more here..
Fancy seeing what an animal carer does? Want to see and pet a load of cute, adorable animals? Become an animal carer for the day or buy it as a gift!
Find out more here..
Amazon Smile
Shop via Amazon Smile and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the cost of your eligible purchases to us, when you choose us as your charity.
Unity Lottery
Support your local charity whilst also having a chance to win big yourself! From just as little as £1 per week, you could have a chance to win a whopping £25,000!
Give as you Live
Every time you shop online you could raise FREE ££'s for us! It takes 2 mins to sign up to GiveasyouLive and they'll turn a percentage of everything you buy into a donation to us.
Ebay
Take a look at our Ebay shop for some bargin buys! All the profits go directly towards the care of our animals!
REHOMING
We specialise in the rehoming of cats, kittens and guinea pigs. Could you give one of our animals a forever home?
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FIND OUT MORE
SPONSORSHIP
At Woodlands we have many resident animals. Could you help to support our sanctuary by sponsoring a resident?
SPONSORSHIP
SPONSORSHIP
EDUCATION
We offer a range of educational sessions. From sanctuary visits to school visits, our aim is to help educate the next generation.
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FIND OUT MORE
EVENTS
Every year we host a range of fundraising events. From our Annual Ball to our fun filled Open Days!
SEE OUR EVENTS
SEE OUR EVENTS
GET INVOLVED
From fundraising, volunteering and more. Find out how you can get involved with Woodlands Animal Sanctuary!
GET INVOLVED
GET INVOLVED
HEDGEHOGS
Each year we take in and rehabilitate between 600 and 700 hedgehogs! Find out more about our dedicated animal unit.
HEDGEHOGS
HEDGEHOGS
ANIMAL CARER
Ever wanted to know what it is like to be an animal carer? Why not join our animal carer for a day programme to find out...
FIND OUT MORE
FIND OUT MORE
NEWS/BLOG
Find out all the latest success stories, events, news and more by going to our news page.
SEE THE NEWS
SEE THE NEWS
MAKE A DONATION
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary is a self-funded registered charity. This means we have to raise every penny ourselves through one off donations, events or sponsorship.
Did you know it costs over £3500 per week to run Woodlands Animal Sanctuary? As a registered charity, every penny raised is invested directly into the shelter!
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