Volunteer Story

Mark and Alison’s story

Alison Tyrrell-Smith, a semi-retired Accountant, and her husband Mark who’s retired from the Army and National Crime Agency, have been volunteers at Coombe Park since last October.

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Barbara’s story

Barbara has worked as a volunteer at our Brunel retail shop in Newton Abbot for eight years.

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Eva’s story

'Working at the Sanctuary has completely changed my life. It’s my happy place.’ 

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Person grooming two ponies in a field

Eva’s story

“When I mentioned that I love horses, my support worker told me about The Mare and Foal Sanctuary’s This Girl Can Exercise with Equines programme funded by Sport England. I struggle with anxiety and had become quite isolated. I wanted to try something different and coming to the sanctuary felt like it might be a good fit."

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