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  2. Fundraising ideas

Raise vital funds to save and improve lives

Whether it’s collecting stamps organising a fundraising walk, or you are planning a party celebration or commemoration, YOU can play an important role in our mission to support more people than ever before.

We are on hand to support you in any way we can. Please contact us at [email protected]
or phone 0114 261 7800 and ask to speak to Tess or Danny.

Great fundraising ideas

Great fundraising ideas

There are so many ways you can get your friends, family and colleagues together and raise funds for Support Dogs. Whether you are a budding baker or quiz master find how you can raise funds for our life-changing work. Read more

Published: 1st May, 2019

Author: Tess Thompson

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Support us in celebration

Support us in celebration

Think of Support Dogs when you hold a special event Read more

Published: 30th April, 2019

Updated: 24th September, 2020

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School fundraising

School fundraising

We love to share our work with children and young people, and take great pride with our work with schools, colleges and universities. Read more

Published: 29th April, 2019

Updated: 24th September, 2020

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Set up your own fundraising page

Set up your own fundraising page

Whether you are doing something amazing or celebrating a special occasion, create your own online fundraising page. Read more

Published: 28th April, 2019

Updated: 1st May, 2019

Author: Tess Thompson

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In memory of

In memory of

Many supporters kindly pay tribute to the sad passing of a much loved family member, friend or pet by raising vital funds for our charity to make the lives of others better. Read more

Published: 27th April, 2019

Updated: 1st May, 2019

Author: Tess Thompson

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Leaving a gift in your will

Leaving a gift in your will

1 in 3 support dogs only exist thanks to donations left to our charity in wills. Learn about our free will writing service and how a small donation can make a huge difference. Read more

Published: 26th April, 2019

Updated: 1st March, 2021

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Other ways to give

Other ways to give

From recycling stamps to raising funds whilst you shop, there are a whole host of ways you can give. Read more

Published: 22nd April, 2019

Updated: 23rd April, 2019

Author: Tess Thompson

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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 children aged between 3 and 10 years of age with autism and their families.

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    Disability assistance

    Our disability assistance dogs are trained to support their owners by carrying out tasks tailored to their needs such as dressing and undressing, loading and unloading the washing machine, and raising the alarm. They also enable clients to lead more sociable, independent lives.

  • Epilepsy seizure alert

    Epilepsy seizure alert

    Our seizure alert dogs are trained to provide a 100% reliable warning up to 50 minutes prior to an oncoming epileptic seizure, enabling clients to get to a place of safety, and enabling them to live more independently.

  • What we do

    What we do

    Support Dogs is a charity training autism assistance dog, epilepsy seizure alert dogs and disability assistance dogs for those affected by a wide range of physical conditions including MS, Cerebral Palsy and fibromyalgia.

  • Job vacancies

    Search here for Support Dogs' jobs' vacancies.

  • Could you be a puppy socialiser?

    Could you be a puppy socialiser?

    Could you do something amazing in 2021? We are looking for volunteer puppy socialisers to join our team in Spring/Summer 2021 to provide a loving home and help us prepare our puppies over their first year in training.

  • Foster Caring - Bed and Breakfast

    Foster Caring - Bed and Breakfast

    As Support Dogs doesn't use kennel facilities for its dogs-in-training, we are always looking for evening and weekend and stay-at-home foster carers to provide a loving home for our canine trainees.

  • Super Stanley the life-saver

    Super Stanley the life-saver

    Specialist seizure response assistance dog Stanley is making a real difference to the life of 24-year-old Amy Williams, who has epilepsy.

  • Sponsor our puppies

    Sponsor our puppies

    Meet our heroes in training! These amazing pups are currently in their first stage of training to become a support dog. Find out more about our puppies.

  • How Minta is making the world accessible  for Jacob

    How Minta is making the world accessible for Jacob

    Autism assistance dog Minta has changed the life of youngster Jacob, opening up his world

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