Bedfordshire Community Group
Welcome to our group
In 2006, a few passionate Canine Partners Puppy Training Volunteers in the Bedford area got together to give talks and help raise awareness of the charity they love. This year we have celebrated their 20th Anniversary.
Since it was established, the group has helped raise and train 167 puppies, with the vast majority going on to become life-changing assistance dogs for disabled people. The community has also raised close to half a million pounds through fundraising events, personal challenges and community partnerships, helping more disabled people benefit from the confidence, independence, and companionship that assistance dogs provide.
How to get involved
The group meets quarterly and keeps in touch through a regular newsletter. With a busy calendar, they welcome volunteers who’d like to help out in any way – there’s no minimum time commitment.
The team plan or attend more than 15 events a year, including:
- Talks
- Demonstrations
- Country shows
- Local fetes
- Barn dances
- Quizzes
- Dog shows
What our volunteers say
‘The volunteers I work with are the most kind, generous people who never cease to amaze me. We’re all part of a big team proving that by working together, we really can change people’s lives for the better.’ – Steve Thornton, Bedfordshire Community Group