Is Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary as a registered charity (number 1001061) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary's charity number?

Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary's charity number is 1001061. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1001061?

Search 1001061 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary?

Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary's website listed in our register data is http://www.iowdonkeysanctuary.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary registered as a charity?

Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary was entered on the register on 7 December 1990.

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Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, animals.

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What are the key facts about Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £0
Registered charity number: 1001061
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Lower Winstone Farm
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.iowdonkeysanctuary.org

Quick answer

Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary (number 1001061) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary do?

To provide health, care 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 donkeys. To provide the public with an opportunity to visit, learn and appreciate the animals in a natural, visitor friendly environment.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

Answers Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 7 December 1990
Where it says it operates: Isle of Wight

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Other Charitable Activities.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingAnimals

Why is there no Clarity Score for Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary as a registered charity (number 1001061) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary's charity number?: Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary's charity number is 1001061. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1001061?: Search 1001061 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary do?: To provide health, care 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 donkeys. To provide the public with an opportunity to visit, learn and appreciate the animals in a natural, visitor friendly environment.
Does Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary?: Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary's website listed in our register data is http://www.iowdonkeysanctuary.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary?: The register does not record Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary registered as a charity?: Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary was entered on the register on 7 December 1990.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.