Whether you’re bringing your dog or just enjoying the fresh air, it’s a lovely day out for the whole family while supporting Canine Partners and our amazing dogs.
What’s on
- Join our Easter Hunt! Start in the courtyard, collect your Easter Hunt sheet, and explore the stunning grounds to find the adorable Canine Partners dogs hidden along the way. Discover them all to earn a certificate and an Easter treat!
- Watch our incredible dogs in action as our Dog Ambassador Team showcase the life-changing tasks they perform, from helping people get dressed and undressed to loading and unloading the washing machine—and so much more!
- Browse our fantastic stalls selling all the essentials your four-legged friend could need.
- Enter our raffle for a chance to win some amazing prizes!
- Let your creativity shine with our colouring activities—perfect for little ones to enjoy!
Join us!
We can’t wait to see you there!
During this week, we will be highlighting ways that you can remember a loved one or leave a gift in your Will. We will share stories from those who have supported us in this way and those who have had their lives impacted by this type of support.
Legacy and in-memory giving play a huge part in our ability to continue our life-changing work.
Interested in finding out more?
If you would like to find out more about supporting us in this way, please email:
If you’re viewing this page after 30 March 2025 and missed the live show, you can now watch our BBC Lifeline Appeal online!
To watch please visit this link or click the button below.

Thank you for your support!
Mark your calendars because the appeal will air on Sunday 30 March at 12:50pm on BBC One.
This special appeal will highlight some of the incredible individuals at our charity, including our partners with their assistance dogs. Get ready for plenty of adorable puppies and dogs in training – it’s a TV show you won’t want to miss!
Presented by Helena Bonham Carter
We are thrilled to announce Helena Bonham Carter as our BBC Lifeline Appeal celebrity presenter!
Known for her iconic roles in the Harry Potter films and Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, Helena Bonham Carter has numerous accolades to her name.
Helena’s family has been involved with the charity from the very beginning, making this partnership extra special. We’re excited to have Helena help us fly the purple Canine Partners flag!
Meet Alan, Sean and Harriet
We’d like to introduce you to Alan, Sean and Harriet. Three of our partnerships, partnered with our incredible canine partner assistance dogs, who will be featured on our BBC Lifeline Appeal.

Save the date
Click the button below to add this to your calendar and get a reminder when our BBC Lifeline Appeal goes live.

The appeal will be repeated on BBC Two on Friday 4 April at 12:50pm.
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Your generosity can change lives for generations to come!
Come and join us at our National Training Centre for an afternoon filled with valuable information about how to leave a gift in your Will, why they’re so important to our work and how you can write your Will for free.
Learn how you can leave a meaningful legacy while supporting our vital work. Our experts will be on hand to answer your questions in a friendly, no-obligation session.
- Date: Thursday 17 July 2025
- Time: Doors open at 2pm for a 2:30pm start, finishing at 4:30pm
- Location: National Training Centre, LE12 9SR
- Register for your free place here
- There will be light refreshments, a demonstration from our Dog Ambassador Team and a talk from someone who has had their life transformed by their canine partner.
- Contact details: legacies@caninepartners.org.uk
Every gift, big or small, helps create a brighter future for our assistance dogs and those who need them.
Your generosity can change lives for generations to come!
Come and join us at The Goodwood Hotel for an afternoon filled with valuable information about how to leave a gift in your Will, why they’re so important to our work and how you can write your Will for free.
Learn how you can leave a meaningful legacy while supporting our vital work. Our experts will be on hand to answer your questions in a friendly, no-obligation session.
- Date: Monday 21 July 2025
- Time: Doors open at 2pm for a 2:30pm start, finishing at 4:30pm
- Location: Goodwood Hotel, Chichester, PO18 0QB
- Register for your free place here
- There will be light refreshments, a demonstration from our Dog Ambassador Team and a talk from someone who has had their life transformed by their canine partner.
- Contact details: legacies@caninepartners.org.uk
Every gift, big or small, helps create a brighter future for our assistance dogs and those who need them.
Join or Dog Breeding, Puppy Training and Volunteer Teams to learn more about volunteering directly with our dogs as a Dog Breeding volunteer and Puppy Training volunteer.
Join us for an outdoor performance by the UK’s most prolific theatre company, Mikron Theatre Company, with cinema-style snacks of nachos, chilli, and popcorn available to purchase.
Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome. There will be an assistance dog demonstration during the interval performed by one of our incredible Dog Ambassadors, showcasing the amazing work of Canine Partners.
- Event date: Friday 30 May 2025
- Event location: Canine Partners National Training Centre, Ashby Road, Osgathorpe, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9SR
- Event time: Performance starts 7pm and concludes 9pm, with an interval
- Ticket booking: No tickets are required, a pay-what-you-feel collection will be taken after the show. Please note this is NOT a free show.
- Contact details: Rebecca Middleton at 01530 225930 or fundraising@caninepartners.org.uk

About Mikron Theatre Company
Multi-award-winning Mikron was founded in 1972.
2025 marks their 53rd year of touring exceptional theatre in extraordinary places. They’re the UK’s most prolific theatre company, touring to nearly 140 venues per year.
They tour on a narrowboat, Tyseley, in the summer and by road in spring and autumn, to every conceivable type of venue, reaching audiences that other companies cannot reach.
Join Canine Partners at Cabot Place in Canary Wharf!
We’re thrilled to announce that Canine Partners will be at Cabot Place, Canary Wharf, near the DLR Tube station, on the 8 May 2025 between 9am – 5pm to learn more about our charity and our incredible dogs! You can find us outside Waitrose.
Throughout the day, we’ll be doing live demonstrations showcasing the life-changing tasks our dogs can do for their partners, from picking up dropped items to loading and unloading the washing machine and much, much more. It’s a unique opportunity to witness first-hand the skills and dedication of our amazing dogs!
You’ll also get to meet some of our wonderful dogs and discover ways to support our cause. We’ll have a selection of merchandise available, including our incredibly popular My Amazing Puppy sponsorships—a perfect gift for any dog lover! All proceeds and donations will go directly towards training more dogs to help transform lives.
This event is completely free to attend, so don’t miss out! Join us to support Canine Partners and help us continue our mission of transforming lives. We can’t wait to see you there.