Seeing is Believing Event at Support Dogs

Support Dogs invites you for a behind-the-scenes look at their life-saving charity.
About this Event

Support Dogs is an internationally pioneering Sheffield based charity providing vital life changing care for children and adults living with long-term medical conditions

For over 30 years the charity has been working to transform the lives of families affected by autism, epilepsy and a wide range of physical disabilities. They provide and train specialist assistance dogs to achieve this.

The charity’s work has a societal value of over £40 million a year, but is facing an overwhelming demand with thousands of requests for support every year. Support Dogs is committed to growing to better meet this demand and last year began a major capital appeal to develop a new, much larger, national centre in Hillsborough.

This event is an exciting opportunity to learn more about the unique, life-saving work of the charity, its wider impact and get a behind-the-scenes look at Support Dogs. Guests will hear from CEO Rita Howson, service users and receive a tour of the new centre. There will of course also be an opportunity to meet the assistance dogs themselves.

Support Dogs is a wonderful Sheffield success story and a growing charity that saves lives and makes real impact both locally and nationally. This is a great chance to see the difference donors can make and find out how you could be a part of it.

Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Arrival, registration, refreshments & breakfast pastries
🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:40 AM
Welcome from Michelle Dickinson, SYCF Deputy CEO
🕑: 09:40 AM - 10:10 AM
Talk from Danny Anderson, Support Dogs Fundraising Manager
🕑: 10:10 AM - 10:20 AM
Q&A
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Site tour
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:25 AM
Time to meet staff, trainers, and dogs
🕑: 11:25 AM - 11:30 AM
Closing remarks from Michelle Dickinson