Hounds for Heros
We’re a small passionate team dedicated to supporting those who have served or are serving our country, who have become disabled through injury or illness. Our experienced trainers, volunteers, and staff work together to provide life-changing assistance dogs that offer not only physical support but emotional strength and independence.
Project Overview
We benefit:
- Veterans and active service personnel from the Army, Royal Navy, and Royal Air Force
- Frontline emergency responders, including police officers, firefighters, and paramedics
- Their families and caregivers, who often experience secondary impacts of trauma, stress, and caregiving challenges
The assistance dogs we provide don’t just change one life; they create a ripple effect. Families gain peace of mind, and communities see stronger, more independent individuals re-engaging with work, volunteering, and social activities. Healthcare services are also eased, as some beneficiaries may require less medication or fewer interventions.
Our work helps restore dignity, independence, and connection for those who have given so much to protect and serve others.
Why are we crowdfunding?
Training an assistance dog is a two-year journey that requires expert trainers, veterinary care, specialised equipment, and ongoing support. Each dog represents a significant investment of time, care, and resources, but the outcome is truly life-changing.
We are raising money to fund the acquisition and initial training of one of these incredible dogs. Every pound raised brings us closer to giving a veteran or emergency responder the support, independence, and companionship they deserve.
With your help, we can continue to provide this vital service to those who need it most.
How we’ll spend the money raised
We believe in complete transparency: every donation you make goes directly toward changing lives. The total cost of supporting one of our dogs from the age of 8 weeks until retirement at age 10 is approximately £50,000. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, the charity can fully fund this amount, ensuring there is no financial burden on the beneficiary.
Our request for funding covers the first two years of the dog’s care and development, including the purchase of a puppy from a trusted breeder, veterinary bills, insurance, food, treats, toys, equipment, and transport. It also supports the crucial early training stage, which is delivered by a volunteer puppy parent under the guidance of our professional trainers.
Check out the live projects we're supporting
R!SE Up
RISE with’ is our community led scheme, which harnesses the support of local organisations to provide life-changing experiences for young people. Coaching provides the foundation of our work, but we want to go further, raising aspirations for our young people. We believe the way to do this is by exposing them to new experiences, which have the potential to be life changing. Whether it’s drumming, boxing, parkour or cooking, these opportunities give young people access to new possibilities, life skills and passions.
The Brick
At The Brick, we run a Food Community at St George’s Church on Water Street, Wigan - a place where people can access affordable, nutritious food with choice, dignity and respect.
The restore Collective
Restore Collective is a registered charity guided by our ethos of “enabling people to thrive. We are dedicated to fostering genuine connection and belonging. We care deeply for people especially those who are vulnerable or marginalised. Welcoming them into friendship, valuing their unique contributions, and walking alongside them on their journey toward flourishing.
