In these uncertain times many of you have been asking how you can help us raise money to support our good causes. Our usual fundraising events are on hold or postponed.

There is one way that you can help that we hope won’t break the bank. Would you consider making a monthly donation to The Animal Purple Poppy Fund? A regular income means we can plan ahead and commit to long term projects. It means our charities know they can rely on us and it will help us invest in their future.

Many are struggling to survive and that means the lives of the animals they care for could be at risk. Throughout the years – in peacetime and during war – animals have been there for us. Now more than ever they need our support.

Just £3 a month will buy a bale of hay for ponies like Patrick (see slideshow). Five pounds a month will buy antibiotics for rescue dogs fighting an infection. Ten pounds a month could buy horses like Gus, below, nutritious vitamin and mineral supplements.