Philanthropy and major gifts
Invest in our life-changing work and support our ambition to grow the number of people we help.
Every day, we see dogs open doors, build connections and bring families and communities together.
In 2024, we supported over 1,000 young people and adults to better access the world around them. But like so many charities, we’d like to reach more people – and your philanthropic gift could help with our ambition to support 4,000 people a year by 2028.
Why choose Dogs for Good?
At Dogs for Good, we take the time to understand the needs and goals of the people we work with. Whether you’re interested in supporting one of our strategic aims, would like to become a Puppy Partner, or something else – we’ll work closely with you to develop a long-lasting relationship that sees your generous gift have the impact you’re aiming for.
Could you partner with us and create real change?
By joining our philanthropic community, you could play a transformational role in helping people in your communities.
Together we will:
- Match your interests and values with our work.
- Ensure your wealth, skills or influence add maximum value and have a significant impact on the lives of the people we support
- Develop meaningful ways to recognise your contribution
- Decide how you will stay updated on how your gift is used
- Make sure your gift goes further and extends its impact, for example through claiming gift aid
Partnering with Trusts and Foundations
By choosing to support Dogs for Good, you’re helping us plan for the future with confidence. Multi-year, unrestricted grants make the greatest impact – allowing us to be flexible, respond to emerging needs, and invest in the people, dogs and infrastructure that keep our life-changing partnerships thriving.
This kind of support enables us to:
- Train and match more assistance dogs with people who need them most
- Develop new community-based services that bring the benefits of dogs to even more individuals and families
- Strengthen our volunteer network and ensure our teams receive the best possible training and welfare
- Plan sustainably, so we can continue delivering impact year after year
Every gift makes a difference
We deeply appreciate all levels of support, whether it’s a one-off donation or a multi-year partnership. Smaller grants can help provide essentials like training equipment, veterinary care, or ongoing support visits to partnerships – vital pieces of the puzzle that keep our work running smoothly.
To us, a partnership is more than financial support
It’s about having the same values and approach to impact.
We monitor and evaluate all our projects and programmes. This way you’ll know how your funding is making a difference. We’ll also keep you up to date on our latest projects and strategies and invite you to visit a project to see for yourself the value of your donation.
Our priority is always to ensure that we can continue and improve the range of services that we offer while being able to respond to the changing needs of our communities.
Pets Foundation
We've had a hugely rewarding relationship with Pets Foundation and Pets at Home for many years.
Pets Foundation share our goals to support people who can benefit either through the addition of a pet or through time spent with them.
Donations of more than £350,000 gifted to Dogs for Good in the last five years have meant we were able to plan and expand our services specifically in Scotland, to support more people and develop our presence. The impact has been that we can confidently recruit more colleagues and develop strategies for the longer term benefit of the communities there - especially those living with dementia.
Request a talk from our volunteer ambassadors
Discover more about how our incredible dogs help people live happier, more independent lives. Invite one of our volunteer ambassadors to share inspiring stories with your community group, school or organisation.
Get in touch
We’d love for you to join us as we help improve the quality of life for both people and dogs and create a more inclusive society. If you would like to speak to us about making a philanthropic donation to Dogs for Good, or if you’re part of a trust or foundation and would like to explore how you can make an impact, you can get in touch by filling out the form below.
We’d love to hear from you and explore how we can work together to make life better for the people we support. Fill out the form and a member of our team will be in touch.
