Dogs for the Disabled creates life-changing partnerships by training assistance dogs to help disabled people lead a fuller, more independent life.

Every assistance dog trained by the charity offers practical help to the people we support. Our work with physically disabled adults opens doors to independence, giving a new sense of confidence and freedom, often long forgotten. In 2004, the Children's Project was introduced, training dogs for physically disabled children and offering a friend and helper rolled into one.

This year, the charity has launched a new project to train assistance dogs for children with autism and their families . Providing a new focus and support for the whole family.

Raising £7,500 would purchase a puppy at 7 weeks old, we would have the opportunity to name this pup, all the vaccinations, regular vet checks,socialise and train and see it matched with a disabled child or adult. We would get regular updates throughout the dogs training. We are holding our Charity day this year at their premises in September.