A word from our supporters

In case you needed something to warm your heart on a chilly autumn evening, we have just the thing. The following testimonials come from our corporate partners, fundraisers, celebrity supporters and rehomers and make us beam whenever we read them. We hope you feel the same.

“One million! We are truly honoured to have been able to support the BHWT in achieving this milestone! Our ethos has always been to produce products that enrich the lives of hens, and it is a pleasure to support the amazing team out there every day ensuring these hens have the best life possible.”

“It’s hard to think of the life my wonderful girls had before the brilliant British Hen Welfare Trust helped bring them into our home. To watch them when they arrive, fearful of the outside world, often in really poor condition, pale, pecked and featherless, start living the life of a chicken and thriving, is incredibly rewarding. We are so lucky to have them and we are all lucky to have the BHWT.”

The BHWT’s sensible, informative and yet profoundly heartfelt approach is what to this day deeply resonates in me. I got in touch to volunteer, but instead I got adopted into a flock of likeminded, kind, positive people and truly found friends for life. It’s been so rewarding having been part of the journey towards the amazing 1.000.000 wonderful hens rehomed.”

“I first got my hens from the BHWT back in 2015 and as a family we loved having the hens in our lives, and we loved their company. Having them around, knowing that they’d got a second chance and actually enjoying having them was wonderful. There were so many serious characters and all that was far more important than the eggs for me and the kids. To see how well the charity has grown over the years is just fabulous and I’m delighted to be able to add my good wishes for their continued success.”

“I am continuously inspired by the work of the BHWT, not only for giving so many hens a fresh start as pets but also for the ongoing education and support they provide owners. I believe hens are such sweet pets that bring so much joy and deserve to live out their retirement in happiness. This is why I choose to support the BHWT.”

“In 2007 working as a veterinary nurse in London I saw a poster for the British Hen Welfare Trust and knew I had to be a part of it. Somehow, I now find myself (with a measure of imposter syndrome) wondering how I am Head of Operations & Welfare for the UK’s first, most innovative and groundbreaking chicken charity. Working with Jane, my other colleagues, volunteers, and farmers has been a dream and I am sure at some point I will wake up. One million hens is just the start, here’s to the next million.”

“CONGRATULATIONS! Well done. One Million lives saved in 20 years!”

David Cox - supporter & legator