24 hr Rescue Hotline:
0300 10 26 999

Caring for Wildlife, One Rescue at a Time

Our local wildlife doesn’t have much, and they will fight tooth and claw to keep their valuable life. Its our role to help them do that.

Emergency Wildlife Rescue

When wildlife is in distress, time is of the essence. Our dedicated team of volunteers is always ready to respond to emergencies, providing expert care and rehabilitation.

Wildlife Care Guidance

Encountered an injured or distressed animal? Our advice section offers guidance on immediate actions you can take, along with resources on local wildlife care.

Support us or Get involved

Your passion for wildlife can make a real impact. Organise a fundraiser, participate in our events, or create your own campaign to support our rescue missions.

East Sussex Wildlife Rescue & Ambulance Service (WRAS) and it's founder have been committed to wildlife well-being since 1985.

Our mission is to provide a front-line rescue service for wildlife casualties, who, unlike their domestic counterparts, often have no one else to turn to. We work closely with other animal welfare organizations across the South and around the country, to ensure that every animal gets the care and attention it deserves.

Each year, we manage approximately 20,000 phone calls from individuals in need of assistance with casualties, seeking guidance, making donations, and more. In 2024, these calls led to the rescue of over 6,600 casualties by our charity, with many others referred to more local organisations – marking our busiest year to date, all thanks to our dedicated team of staff and volunteers. We provide our services entirely free of charge, relying on the generous contributions from supporters like you to fund our operational expenses, which average £97 for each call-out.

Since Trevor started in 1985 over 74,000 casualties have been rescued!

 

Volunteer

We rely on all our volunteers and would welcome you to the team, no matter how much time you can give.

WRAS helps wild animals in distress to survive and live fulfilled lives in their natural habitat. Started by a group of volunteers in 1985, we know the importance and the difference volunteering can make and we would not be here without you!

If you have a passion for wildlife and aren't afraid to get your hands dirty, apply today!

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Whitesmith
East Sussex.
BN8 6JD

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