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Patrons and Trustees

Our Patrons

 Honorary President Angela Rippon CBE

 Elaine Paige OBE

 The Earl and Countess of Scarbrough

Our Trustees

Our board of trustees is made up of volunteers from a range backgrounds including business, healthcare, third sector and beneficiaries of the charity’s services.

Chief Executive: Rita Howson

Current board of Trustees
 
Mr David Hobson – chair
Ms Amy Goodson
Ms Katie Reed
Mr Keith Williams – treasurer
Ms Mary Broadhead - vice chair
Ms Grainne O'Connor
Ms Jane Marsh
Ms Amanda Royston
Mr Maurice O'Brien
Mr Mark Holmshaw

Support Dogs is grateful to Nurole.com for their instrumental support in recruiting additional trustees to our board.

Published: 22nd May, 2018

Updated: 18th January, 2021

Author: Danny Anderson

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