Rescuing donkeys and changing people’s lives.
We promote health and well-being through working and walking with donkeys in the local environment of North Wales.
Meet NêlGood for donkeys, people and wildlife
A safe home for donkeys in North Wales, and a centre of excellence for the health and well-being of people and donkeys.
Working with Donkeys
A safe home where donkeys find care and routine, and a community for owners who want to support their own donkeys well.
Read more about working with donkeys →Working with People
Our primary charitable aim: promoting the health and wellbeing of people through working and walking with donkeys.
Read more about working with people →Working with Wildlife
Promoting and sustaining the wildlife found at Ffarm Moelyci, the land our donkeys call home.
Read more about working with wildlife →Every donkey has their own story
Winifred
One of the two founding sisters, and still just as cheeky.
Jenny
Star walker who often leads the way round the farm.
Walter
A lovable giant who lives for a scratch behind the ears.
Dwynwen
Calm, small and a firm favourite with visitors.
Nutmeg
Self-appointed leader. Never stand between her and breakfast.
Norman
The only donkey born here, and still the baby of the group.
Molly
Ex-show donkey: disciplined, hardworking, follows Nutmeg.
Katie
Very cuddly, with superbly long 30cm ears.
Megan
So tall she is classed as a mammoth donkey.
Nêl
Megan’s sister and best friend. Loves an ear scratch.
Tommy
Once timid, now confident and protective of the herd.
Tintin
Tommy’s brother. Quietly gets on with any task.
Walk with our donkeys at Moelyci
Drop-in visits aren’t always possible, as we may be out on walks, clubs or care duties with the herd. Book a walk or experience via The Donkey Shop and we’ll arrange a date with you.
- Shared walks, usually 4 to 6 people
- One donkey between every two people
- Private walks available on request
- All profits from The Donkey Shop support the charity
Every bale of straw keeps the herd going.
Give once or every month. Your gift goes straight to the donkeys, the people we work with and the land at Moelyci.
- Donkey careFood, vet and hoof care
- Local jobsSupporting work in our community
- WellbeingFree wellbeing sessions
- Wildlife and landCaring for Ffarm Moelyci
Give once or monthly
Use the secure form on our donate page to give once or set up monthly support, from £5 upwards.
Sponsor a donkeyPick a favourite and follow their story
Sponsor Norman, Megan or any of the herd through The Donkey Shop.
Choose a donkeyThe Donkey ShopGifts that give back
Knitted donkeys, Enfys tea towels, beeswax wraps and gift vouchers. Our social enterprise, where all profits support the charity.
Visit the shopCome and say hello
- Address
- Moelyci, Lôn Felin Hen, Tregarth, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 4BB
- info@snowdoniadonkeys.com