Dean Farm Trust

Who we are

Dean Farm Trust established in 2007 is a registered charity and animal sanctuary. Operating in Chepstow South Wales we offer a home for life to unwanted, neglected and abused animals. Our sanctuary is currently home to 200 farmed animals and equines in 32 acres of pasture, paddocks and woodland, We promote compassion and a vegan lifestyle. Our sanctuary is open to the public, private visitors along with hosting tours and events throughout the year. Our ethos is to treat every single animal as an individual, caring for it giving the correct enrichment, feed, space, freedom and companisnship for their life. In the short time we have been open thousands of visitors have come to the sanctuary, many returning with their families and friends.

To promote humane behaviour towards animals by providing care, treatment, protection, and security for animals and to educate the public in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among animals. The Trust also promotes compassionate living and humane behaviour towards animals through a variety of public education and outreach activities.

Our Charity is delighted that the wonderful "Matt Pritchard" became our Patron in 2020.

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Our culture and values

At Dean Farm Trust, everything we do is centred around the animals in our care. We are a compassionate, values-led charity providing lifelong sanctuary to 200 rescued residents, each treated as an individual with their own personality, needs and relationships.

Our culture is built on kindness, respect, teamwork and a shared commitment to providing the very highest standards of animal welfare. We value people who care deeply about what they do, who are willing to take responsibility, support one another and work together to make a genuine difference.

We are proud to be a vegan organisation and believe in creating a kinder, more compassionate world for animals. Those values run through every part of the Sanctuary – from the daily care of our residents to the way we work with our colleagues, volunteers, supporters and visitors.

Dean Farm Trust has grown considerably over the years, but we remain a close and dedicated team. We want people who join us to feel part of that journey, to bring their own experience and ideas, and to help us continue developing a Sanctuary that puts compassion, welfare and respect at the heart of everything we do.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

Dean Farm Trust is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment where everyone is treated fairly, with dignity and respect.

We value the different experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and skills that people bring to our organisation and are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout our recruitment, employment and volunteering practices.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

We are committed to maintaining a culture where everyone feels welcome, respected and able to contribute, and where discrimination, harassment and unfair treatment have no place.