Meet the Idlewild Team!
Meet our dedicated Sanctuary team members who care for the 140 residents at the Sanctuary as well as rescuing injured wildlife.
Kim Barton-Jones
SANCTUARY MANAGER
Hello I am Kim,
I am the Sanctuary Manager at Idlewild Animal Sanctuary. Animals have been my love and passion for as long as I can remember. Since leaving University my work has involved many different animal related roles including; a wildlife hospital, conservation work in South Africa, Sound Therapy for pets, a Behaviour Counsellor and a range of rehoming centres/animal sanctuaries. I joined Idlewild Animal Sanctuary as Sanctuary Manager in May 2017. At the sanctuary, I am responsible for overseeing the care and well-being of the animals and managing our team of staff and volunteers. I became a Trustee for the sanctuary in 2019 and now help with the overall running of the charity at a board level. I am responsible for overseeing the care and well-being of the animals and managing our team of staff and volunteers.
In my spare time I love to spend time with my own pets. I have a Rescue German Shepherd Troulloi, Two Ragdolls Ebony and Marmaduke and 2 foster cats from the sanctuary Ragamuffin and Shelby. I also enjoy camping, kayaking, walking and generally being in the great outdoors.
Jane is an Apprentice Librarian and kindly volunteers her spare time at the Idlewild Animal Sanctuary, also our fundraising and events.
Sue is our Fundraising volunteer and dedicates her time to fundraising outside local supermarkets on collection days.
We have a fantastic team of volunteers that dedicate their spare time at the sanctuary to care for the animals at Idlewild.
Due to being a registered charity, we rely on volunteers to help us fundraise and dedicate some of their spare time to help out at the Sanctuary. Email jane@idlewildanimalsanctuary.co.uk to register your interest.
Please register your interest in volunteering with us and we will be in touch shortly.