Ronnie Wood charity sculpture raises £200,000

From rearing horses to capturing at-risk wildlife in his 1995 Endangered Species Suite, Ronnie Wood has long illustrated his passion for protecting animals. 

In September 2018, he took part in the Tusk Rhino Trail, a London-wide art installation that celebrates the magnificence of the rhino and draws attention to the severe threat of poaching. Each fibre-glass rhino was specially designed, decorated and embellished by internationally-renowned artists including Marc Quinn and Jonathan Yeo.

Ronnie's creation, 'Spike', was created in collaboration with his twin daughters, Alice and Gracie. It raised an enormous £200,000 for the Tusk Trust when it was sold at auction by Christie's. Funds will now directly support conservation work across Africa, including efforts to stop illegal wildlife trade.