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  1. Support us
  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

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

Author:

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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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

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

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 February, 2019

Updated: 21st April, 2022

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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, 2018

Updated: 8th March, 2021

Author: Tess Thompson

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Latest

  • Dog-loving Karlie’s dream job

    Dog-loving Karlie’s dream job

    Getting paid to work with puppies? It’s every dog lover’s dream job. But what is it really like to be a Support Dogs’ puppy coordinator? Karlie Wilson spills the beans.

  • Three canine heroes change Ann’s life

    Three canine heroes change Ann’s life

    As Support Dogs celebrates its 30th anniversary, long-term client Ann, who has epilepsy, looks back over some memorable moments with her three life-saving seizure alert dogs – and at what life was like before her first support dog.

  • Support dog of the future Alex makes two families proud

    Support dog of the future Alex makes two families proud

    Puppy Alex is keeping the memory alive of a young man called Alex who died after an epileptic seizure.

  • Lockdown silver lining for Diana and her support dog Lennie

    Lockdown silver lining for Diana and her support dog Lennie

    Diana and her Labrador Retriever Lennie qualified as a disability assistance partnership despite starting their training in unpromising circumstances.

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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.

  • Volunteering with our dogs

    Volunteering with our dogs

  • How much does it cost to train and maintain a Support Dog? .

  • 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.

  • Could you be a puppy socialiser?

    Could you be a puppy socialiser?

    Could you do something amazing in 2022? We are looking for volunteer puppy socialisers to join our team to provide a loving home and help us prepare our puppies over their first year in training.

  • Recycle your old stamps

    Recycle your old stamps

    Recycle your stamps to raise vital funds for our work

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