Working Together - Changing Lives
In every town or village, down a street somewhere near you, there is almost certainly someone that could benefit from the life changing effects of an assistance dog trained by Dogs for the Disabled.
We want to be able to help more disabled adults and children to live an increased and fulfilled life, but we need your help. Perhaps you hold an annual dog show or sponsored walk.
Maybe you fancy taking part in our Overseas Challenge or you might be able to hold a coffee morning or social event in aid of the charity.
So, whether you’re a village social group, sports club, school or community group why not call the Fundraising Department today on 01295 252600 to find out how your support will make a difference.
If you would like to raise money towards a specific target, simply click here to find out how to Purchase a Puppy, Support Local Partnerships or even Sponsor a Dog throughout its training.
You can also download a copy of our Fundraising Pack here.
How you can help …
Golf Clubs
Studley Wood Golf Club raised a staggering £18,000 for Dogs for the Disabled after we became chosen charity for the year by their ladies captain. A visit from a local partnership helped all the members to really get behind the cause and the club held golf days, raffles and a charity dinner to reach an amazing total. The money raised helped to support their local partnership and sponsor a new dog right the way through their training.
Schools
Children at The Kingsley School in Warwickshire learnt all about assistance dogs when a puppy socialiser went to visit with her latest young pup. The children heard about the different types of task work a dog for the disabled can perform, how disability can affect a person and what you should do if you meet an assistance dog in the street. After the visit, teachers and school children decided they wanted to help Dogs for the Disabled and raised £500 to Purchase a Puppy.
Community Volunteer Groups
The Rotary Club of Swindon Old Town wanted to find out more about Dogs for the Disabled after reading about the charity’s work in the local paper. Joint fundraising events throughout the year by all the members of the group has resulted in them raising £4,000 to help support the charity.
As part of your support, you may like to find out more about the help we provide and how our dogs are trained. Dogs for the Disabled have a network of dedicated volunteers who visit clubs and groups to talk about our work. We also offer regular Visitor Days at our national training centre in Banbury, Oxfordshire. For more information about our registered speakers and our visitor days please call us today on 01295 759811 or email info@dogsforthedisabled.org.
