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 | East Sussex, United Kingdom |
| 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
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Founded by Miss M Raymonde-Hawkins, Raystede began life as a rescue and sanctuary in 1952[1][2] 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.[3]
Raystede on TV
[edit]In 2019, Channel 4 filmed "Animal Rescue Live" on site at the sanctuary for a week-long series.[4][5] The show was hosted by Professor Noel Fitzpatrick, Kate Quilton and Steve Jones.
References
[edit]- ↑ Ayling, Dominique (14 January 2026). "A Day at Raystede: Inside the rescue centre that never stops caring Latest News in Eastbourne, Hailsham and Bexhill". Latest News in Eastbourne, Hailsham and Bexhill. Retrieved 4 July 2026.
- ↑ "Raystede the Ringmer sanctuary helping all creatures great and small". Great British Life. 11 October 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2026.
- ↑ Harris, Katie (26 March 2020). "Rescue centre with 400 animals to care for launches desperate appeal amid 'difficult time'". Daily Express. London. Archived from the original on 30 August 2020. 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. Archived from the original on 6 August 2020. Retrieved 30 September 2020.