Cash-strapped Doncaster farm launches £10,000 appeal to help save animals during coronavirus crisis

Bosses at Shepherd’s Place Farm say that after three months without income, the situation is desperate – and are calling on the public to help with cash and sponsoring animals.

Launching a JustGiving page, a farm spokesman said: “It is with deep sadness that we have to write this at this difficult time for everyone.

“Unfortunately due to the current lockdown, our financial situation has become compromised. As a small farm we are not entitled to the substantial grants that larger establishments can access.

“We’ve now had no income for near on three months and the situation has become desperate.

“We hope that you’d like to sponsor one of our animals to help with their upkeep during this lockdown period. We would also appreciate any other donations no matter how small.”

For a £20 fee, sponsors will receive pictures and videos of their chosen animal, get their name framed by the animal’s enclosure and also receive a one to one experience with their animal when the farm is able to re-open.

You can donate HERE

The farm near Haxey has become well known in recent years for its belly-busting breakfasts which have become popular with competitive eaters.

Owner Ted Phillips created the huge Terminator 2 fry-up which has eight sausages, eight rashers of bacon, eight eggs, eight hash browns, baked beans, black pudding, mushrooms, tomatoes and eight slices of toast - and also comes with a mug of tea or coffee.