The Charity
The purpose of Canine Partners is to assist people with disabilities to enjoy a greater independence and a better quality of life and, where possible, to help them into education and employment, through the provision of specially trained dogs, whose well-being is a key consideration.
Canine Partners is incorporated under the Companies Act 1985 and is a company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital. The Charity was formed on 27 June 1990 as Assistance Dogs for Disabled People. The name was later changed to Canine Partners, which is a registered Charity.
Assistance Dogs UK
We are proud to be active members of Assistance Dogs (UK), Assistance Dogs Europe and Assistance Dogs International. The main aims of ADUK are to improve access mobility independence and quality of life. Currently our colleagues in ADUK are The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, Dogs For the Disabled and Support Dogs. 2008 is the Year of the Assistance Dog in the UK and along with our colleagues there will be many events held throughout the year and we will be advertising them as and when we have further information.
