Sir, I was surprised to read the letters from Mr Luker and Ms Stead regarding not receiving a thank-you from Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, for donations.

A few years ago, I held a coffee morning and have had cakes sales at work to raise money for the sanctuary, my mum sent a donation, and a friend of mine has recently sent money there also.

We have all received very nice letters thanking us for our donations. The sanctuary was one of the charities chosen for donations after my mum’s funeral and, again, I received a very nice letter of thanks.

I sincerely believe the staff at Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary are very grateful for all money raised to help them continue to look after all the animals there, some of which would have been slaughtered or led miserable lives if it were not for the staff’s hard work and dedication.

Please don’t give up on Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary.

Mrs S. Pickworth

Peachcroft Road

Abingdon