NO HORSING AROUND FOR EQUINE LEADER

Founded with the modest task of looking after British war-horses in Cairo, this outfit now provides care for horses, donkeys, mules and their owners around the world. In 2007-08, it worked with 700,000 animals and was looking to expand into new countries. The informative annual report provides good detail about the charity's programmes in each country, and solid financial commentary. More about its long-term and financial future would make the report better still.

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QUALITY OF REPORTING What is this?	75 %
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SIZE OF CHARITY... What is this?	Large
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HIGHEST SALARY What is this?	£80k to £99k
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ETHICAL INVESTMENT POLICY What is this?	Unknown
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But don't just take our word for it...

• The Brooke Hospital for Animals's website
• The Big Give project information
• Charity Commission entry and link to The Brooke Hospital for Animals's annual report

For the last 75 years, the Brooke has worked tirelessly to relieve the suffering of many hundreds of thousands of working horses, donkeys and mules in some of the world's poorest countries. Its work takes on an important dual function by providing specialised veterinary treatment for working animals while supporting countless people who rely on these animals for their livelihoods through its rolling programme of training and community development. During our 75th year, we will be looking to the future as we rise to the challenge of measurably improving the lives of 2 million suffering horses, donkeys and mules that need our help most in the world.