For Autism, Epilepsy and Disability.
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Support Dogs is a small charity and we rely heavily on the support of our volunteers to make our life changing work possible.

We'd love you to join us in any of the many roles available.


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Autism assistance

Our autism assistance dog programme works to increase safety and the ability to have more socially inclusive life for autistic children and their families.

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Epilepsy seizure alert

Our seizure alert dogs are trained to provide a 100% reliable warning up to 1 hour prior to an oncoming epileptic seizure, enabling clients to get to a place of safety, and enabling them to live more independently.

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Disability assistance

Our disability assistance dogs are trained to provide life-changing 24/7 care and support for their owners. Our support dogs provide assistance with a wide range of personal care and practical tasks to enable individuals to live more independent and safer lives.

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Our Impact

Cohen now has the confidence to try most things, to speak, to sing, to walk bare foot on the sand!

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750,000

over

hours of life saving support over the last 12 months

310,000

over

hours of volunteer work over the past year

£19

Societal saving of

for every £1 we spend on our work

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Sponsor a dog

  • Sponsor Cobble

    Cobble is a seizure alert dog providing life-changing support to his owner in Essex. He is a Labrador and his birthday is 1st July. Find out more about Cobble. Read more

  • Sponsor Rolo

    Rolo is a disability assistance dog providing life-changing support to his family in Derbyshire. His birthday is 9th August Find out more about Rolo. Read more

  • Sponsor Peggy

    Peggy is an autism assistance dog providing life-changing support to her family in West Midlands Her birthday is 10th May. Find out more about Peggy. Read more

  • Sponsor Chorizo

    Chorizo is the first Dachshund disability assistance dog in the UK! She is based in Gloucestershire and her birthday is on the 27th March . Read more

Fundraising Events

  • Sheffield 10K

    The Sheffield Mutual Sheffield 10K is set right in the heart of South Yorkshire’s famous Steel City. A fantastic atmosphere is always generated by the enthusiastic local support. Thousands take part and this year is guaranteed to be bigger and better. Read more

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    Location: Arundel Gate, Sheffield

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  • Great North Run 2026

    The AJ Bell Great North Run is the world’s biggest and best half marathon, with 60,000 runners taking on the route from Newcastle to South Shields each year. It’s famous for its inclusive atmosphere, unbeatable route-side entertainment and warm Geordie welcome Read more

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    Location: Newcastle to South Shields

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  • Support Dogs' Caving Abseil

    Could YOU take the plunge? Our annual abseil is back - this time in a cave! Read more

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    Location: Castleton

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