Puppy in training Octavia and her volunteer puppy parents Clinton and Mary Arthur were presented with the donation by the Royal Palace team who have had a busy year fundraising in aid of our charity.

Kay Gilmore, our Community Fundraiser, said: “We are delighted to accept this generous cheque from the Hampton Court Palace Gardens and Estate Team. We would like to thank the staff for their fantastic fundraising efforts during the past year.

“They have been busy selling raffle tickets, organising cake sales and coffee mornings and even sold more than 80 hanging baskets to raise funds for us.

“We are so grateful to the team for all their enthusiasm and commitment they have made to transform the lives of disabled people by supporting Canine Partners.

“Canine Partners does not receive any government funding and relies solely on donations, so the money they have donated will truly make a difference.”

Richard Lewis, a member of the Hampton Court Palace Gardens and Estate team, said: “I put Canine Partners forward for us to fundraise for the past year as I have always had a soft spot for dogs and I like the fact they also transform the lives of people with disabilities.

“It’s great the dogs get a great home and benefit the people they are partnered with. It’s a great feeling to know we have made a difference.”