Dogs for the Disabled has received a major grant from The Freemasons’ Grand Charity totalling £25,000. This grant is being used to fund the PAWS (Parents, Autism, Workshops and Support) service for children with autism.
The PAWS programme provides workshops and training for parents highlighting the potential benefits of having a well-trained family dog for children with autism. The project helps families to choose the right pet dog for their requirements, as well as integrating their pet into family life.
This is the second time The Freemasons’ Grand Charity has funded the PAWS project, having donated £25,000 during 2010. Due to the on-going success of the project the Charity is very happy to make this second grant.
Speaking about the donation Laura Chapman, Chief Executive of The Freemasons’ Grand Charity, said: “It is with great pleasure that we make this second grant to Dogs for the Disabled, for an established scheme that has already met with much success. We hope that this donation will help many more families in the coming years.”
Peter Gorbing, Chief Executive of Dogs for the Disabled said: “This grant from the Grand Charity enables us to embark on the third year of PAWS with increasing confidence. The project has already enhanced the lives of over 200 families affected by autism and we are thrilled and grateful to the Grand Charity for enabling us to extend the positive impact of PAWS even further”
The Major Grants Scheme is just one of the initiatives driven by The Freemasons’ Grand Charity which donates over £3 million to national charities every year.
