Doris Banham was a dedicated animal lover throughout her life who sadly died in November
 2001. The following year in June 2002 her daughter, Trudie James, decided to honour her life
and dedication to animals by establishing The Doris Banham Sanctuary.

The charity was set up to help all animals, but as we became increasingly aware of the heart breaking needless destruction of unclaimed dogs in dog pounds, we vowed to help them and the charity has developed to provide an essential life saving rescue service for these forgotten dogs.

We are a non-profit organisation and rely totally on fundraising and donations to save these animals.