Raystede
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| Formation | 1952 |
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| Type | Charity |
| Registration no. | 237696 |
| Legal status | Charity |
| Purpose | Animal rescue, Animal sanctuary |
| Headquarters | The Broyle, Ringmer, East Sussex, BN8 5AJ |
| Location | |
| Website | www |
Formerly called | Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare |
Raystede is an animal rescue and sanctuary based in Lewes, East Sussex. They provide rescue, rehabilitation, rehoming and sanctuary to both pets and farm animals.
History
Founded by Miss M Raymonde-Hawkins, Raystede began life as a rescue and sanctuary in 1952 in her cottage and back garden. The rescue now covers 43 acres and cares for over 2,000 animals a year and includes a shop and café.
The centre was forced to temporarily close to the general public in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1]
Raystede on TV
In 2019, Channel 4 filmed "Animal Rescue Live" on site at the sanctuary for a week-long series.[2][3] The show was hosted by Professor Noel Fitzpatrick, Kate Quilton and Steve Jones.
References
- ^ Harris, Katie (26 March 2020). "Rescue centre with 400 animals to care for launches desperate appeal amid 'difficult time'". Daily Express. London. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
- ^ Martin, Laura (15 August 2019). "Animal Rescue Live 2019: when it's on Channel 4 tonight, and who hosts with Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick". iNews. London. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ Rainbird, Ashleigh (8 August 2019). "Never mind First Dates - now there's a Channel 4 dating show for a guineafowl". Daily Mirror. London. Retrieved 30 September 2020.