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    Jumps are now happening again across the UK! For the ultimate thrill an unforgettable experience sign up to a skydive! Read more

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Skydive

Jumps are now happening again across the UK! For the ultimate thrill an unforgettable experience sign up to a skydive! Read more

Start: 1st January, 2021 at 9:00am

End: 3rd June, 2030 at 9:00am

Published: 1st January, 2019

Updated: 4th December, 2020

Author: Tess Thompson

Location: All across the UK

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Royal Parks Half Marathon

Royal Parks Half Marathon

This stunning central London Half Marathon, takes in some of the capital's world-famous landmarks on closed roads, and four of London's eight Royal Parks - Hyde Park, The Green Park, St James's Park and Kensington Gardens. Read more

Start: 11th April, 2021 at 9:00am

End: 11th April, 2021 at 5:00pm

Published: 10th November, 2020

Updated: 25th February, 2021

Author: Tess Thompson

Location: Hyde Park, London

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Isle of Wight Challenge 2021

Isle of Wight Challenge 2021

Join 2,000 adventurers on the Island's magical coast path. Will you take on the full around the island challenge ? Read more

Start: 1st May, 2021 at 9:00am

End: 2nd May, 2021 at 5:00pm

Published: 26th September, 2018

Updated: 3rd August, 2020

Author: Tess Thompson

Location: Cowes, Cowes

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Jurassic Coast Challenge 2021

Jurassic Coast Challenge 2021

Walk, Jog or Run the spectacular Jurassic Coast - a World Heritage Site. A Poole Harbour start - it's on to Corfe Castle, across to Lulworth Cove, past Durdle Door, with ups and downs all the way. Read more

Start: 15th May, 2021 at 9:00am

End: 16th May, 2021 at 8:00pm

Published: 8th May, 2018

Updated: 3rd August, 2020

Author: Tess Thompson

Location: Poole Harbour, Poole

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Peak District Abseil for Support Dogs

Peak District Abseil for Support Dogs

Dare devil or up for a challenge, take part in our abseil from Millers Dale Bridge in the Peak District. Read more

Start: 22nd May, 2021 at 9:00am

End: 22nd May, 2021 at 5:00pm

Published: 11th December, 2020

Updated: 2nd February, 2021

Author: Tess Thompson

Location: Millers Dale Bridge, Nr Buxton, SK17 8SN

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London to Brighton Challenge 2021

London to Brighton Challenge 2021

Walk, Jog or Run this classic route from Capital to Coast, through the rolling North Downs and beautiful Surrey and Sussex countryside. Read more

Start: 29th May, 2021 at 9:00am

End: 30th May, 2021 at 9:00am

Published: 4th May, 2018

Updated: 3rd August, 2020

Author: Tess Thompson

Location: Richmond, TW9 1WS

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Lake District Challenge

Lake District Challenge

Walk, Jog, or Run the Lake District Challenge and take on England's finest countryside at your pace. Read more

Start: 12th June, 2021 at 9:00am

End: 13th June, 2021 at 5:00pm

Published: 3rd August, 2020

Author: Tess Thompson

Location: Kendal Rugby Club, Kendal

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Cotswold Way Challenge 2021

Cotswold Way Challenge 2021

The ultimate trail challenge through the heart of the English countryside. Read more

Start: 26th June, 2021 at 9:00am

End: 26th June, 2021 at 6:00pm

Published: 26th September, 2018

Updated: 3rd August, 2020

Author: Tess Thompson

Location: Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester

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Peak District Challenge 2021

Peak District Challenge 2021

This gem of a challenge, starts in idyllic Bakewell and takes in the stunning Peak District. With camping available, why not make a weekend of it! Read more

Start: 3rd July, 2021 at 9:00am

End: 4th July, 2021 at 4:00pm

Published: 26th September, 2018

Updated: 3rd August, 2020

Author: Tess Thompson

Location: Bakewell, Bakewell

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Yorkshire Challenge

Yorkshire Challenge

NEW FOR 2021! Take on the Yorkshire Challenge through some of the UK’s more unexplored geography through historic landscapes, and past ancient landmarks. Read more

Start: 17th July, 2021 at 9:00am

End: 18th July, 2021 at 5:00pm

Published: 3rd August, 2020

Author: Tess Thompson

Location: Pateley Bridge, Pateley Bridge

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South West Coast to Coast

South West Coast to Coast

Take on this new Challenge for 2021 - across England's South West Peninsular. Read more

Start: 24th July, 2021 at 8:00am

End: 25th July, 2021 at 5:00pm

Published: 3rd August, 2020

Author: Tess Thompson

Location: Minehead, Minehead

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Isle of Man Challenge

Isle of Man Challenge

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Start: 7th August, 2021 at 9:00am

End: 8th August, 2021 at 6:00pm

Published: 3rd August, 2020

Author: Tess Thompson

Location: Douglas Rugby Club, Isle of Man

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  • Ex-rescue dog Bear gets a second chance to be a life-changing assistance dog

    Ex-rescue dog Bear gets a second chance to be a life-changing assistance dog

    Meet Bear – the unwanted pet with a great future as a life-changing assistance dog. The beautiful fox-red Labrador has been an opportunity to turn his life around.

  • A better life for Brogan

    A better life for Brogan

    Seizure alert dog Wadsley is helping Brogan Evans to get back to the lifestyle she enjoyed before she was diagnosed with epilepsy.

  • Charity seeks ‘family foster carers’ to help its life-saving pooches adapt to working with children.

    Charity seeks ‘family foster carers’ to help its life-saving pooches adapt to working with children.

    Support Dogs is appealing to dog-loving families to foster its life-changing pooches, to help them get used to working with children.

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    Survey 2021

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  • Autism assistance

    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.

  • Disability assistance

    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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