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THE DONKEY SANCTUARY

THE DONKEY SANCTUARY is a private company limited by guarantee, incorporated in September 2023 and registered in Devon. It's connected to the UK gambling industry through its linked UKGC-licensed operator, holding an active licence since October 2024. With a company score of 85 and an A grade, it's a well-governed entity with a majority UK-resident board.

Positive Signals

  • Active company status
  • Company score 85/100 (Grade A)
  • Majority UK-resident directors
  • No outstanding charges
  • PSC exemption statement filed

Concerns

  • Incorporated September 2023 — relatively young corporate entity with limited trading history
  • One director resident outside the UK (Nigeria)

Overview

Gambling Connection: THE DONKEY SANCTUARY appears in the Saferwager database because it's the corporate entity behind a UKGC-licensed gambling operator, which was granted its first licence in October 2024 and remains active.

THE DONKEY SANCTUARY is a private company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 20 September 2023 and registered at Slade House Farm in Devon. It operates under the SIC code 96090, covering other personal service activities, and its Companies House status is active. The company has been trading for just over two years, which places it at an early but established stage of its corporate life.

Its company score of 85 out of 100 (grade A) reflects a strong governance picture. The score benefits from an active status, a largely UK-resident board, no outstanding charges, and a valid PSC exemption statement filed from the point of incorporation. THE DONKEY SANCTUARY doesn't have individual PSC registrations, instead filing a declaration that no individual or entity holds significant control, which is consistent with its company type as a guarantee company.

The board is made up of multiple directors, the majority of whom are UK-based, with one director resident in Nigeria. There has been some director movement since incorporation, with several appointments and departures recorded at Companies House, though the company maintains a well-staffed board.

Governance

THE DONKEY SANCTUARY has a multi-director board with the majority of current directors residing in the UK. One director is Nigerian-resident. The company has filed a PSC exemption statement since incorporation, declaring that no individual or entity holds significant control, which is standard for guarantee companies of this type. No outstanding charges are recorded at Companies House.

Linked UKGC Operators

This company is the registered entity for the following UKGC licensed operators:

Directors & Officers

Current Officers

Current directors and officers — source: Companies House
Name Role Appointed Status
UYOH, Edemekong Sunday Director Active
MARTIN, Sharon Director Active
METCALFE, Lucy Victoria Alice Director Active
REED, Karen Elizabeth Director Active
TERREY, Karen Ann Secretary Active
TERREY, Karen Ann Secretary Active
HOLE, Vivienne Director Active
BACK, Lucy Marie Director Active
STRINGER, Andrew, Dr Director Active
SHELDON, Elizabeth Cecilia Director Active
MITCHELL, Thomas, Dr Director Active
LUNN, David Paul Director Active
BARAI, Ajay Director Active

Former Officers

Former directors and officers — source: Companies House
Name Role Appointed Resigned
MURALI, Madhumathi Director
STENNER EVANS, Anna Secretary
STENNER EVANS, Anna Secretary
COOK, Natalie Sian Director
GRIFFIN, Susan Director
POLLOCK, Patrick John, Prof Director

Ownership & Significant Control

PSC Exemption Statement

This company has declared that no individual or entity has significant control.

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