Our Fundraisers are a very important part of the Support Dog team. It is only with their help that we are able to train these amazing dogs which provide many years of service for their owners, helping them to live a more independent life and in many cases providing help that humans cannot.

Without our fundraisers we would be unable to continue our work and transform the lives of disabled people across the UK.

Just a couple of hours of your time can make such a difference to the amount of money we can raise.

We always need willing helpers to attend the supermarket collections and other events. Or if you are working alone, placing collection tins around your area is an effective simple way of raising funds and Support Dogs profile

Perhaps you have a garden to be proud of, then why not have an open day, where for a small fee your friends and neighbours can be inspired by your green fingers. If you are not the outdoor type, hold a coffee morning. Other ideas if you are working alone are sponsored events, approach your fitness centres, slimming clubs or dog clubs, they may be happy to organise a sponsored event to raise funds.

If you have other people/friends who can help you, it is possible to hold collections at supermarkets and shopping centres. Please contact our National Training Centre in Sheffield and we will be happy to send the letters making the initial approach on your behalf.

If you own a dog of suitable temperament and character, it may be possible for your dog to become a fund-raising dog, simply contact one of our trainers on 0114  261  7800 to have your dog assessed for its suitability.

If you are interested in becoming a fundraiser please contact us on 0114  261 7800 or by email at fundraising@support-dogs.org.uk

 

If you are in an area where Support Dogs is not well known, some work advertising Support Dogs may be required in order to bring in requests for talks. The Women's Institute is a very good source and local churches and halls may allow you to place posters advertising Support Dogs.

Sometimes our Sheffield Office receives request for talks in which case, we pass them onto the nearest person to organise.

In order that we are all giving out the correct and most up-to-date information all speakers need to attend a training session either at our National Training Centre in Sheffield, or with one of our current fundraisers or speakers if they live closer to you. We provide all speakers with notes and a Powerpoint presentation on CD  detailing Support Dogs' work.

Being a speaker does require some commitment from yourself, but this work is invaluable to Support Dogs.

If you are interested in becoming a speaker please contact us on 0114  261 7800 or by email at fundraising@support-dogs.org.uk