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Become a puppy raiser

Make a life-changing impact by raising one of our incredible puppies and giving them the foundation to become guide dogs.

Guide Dogs is one of the UK’s leading sight loss charities. Our expert staff, volunteers and life-changing guide dogs help people with sight loss live the life they choose. We couldn’t continue our vital work without your generous donations and our amazing volunteers.

Puppy looking into the camera

Make a donation to Guide Dogs in memory of a loved one or much-loved pet and help change lives. Your gift provides vital support for people with sight loss.

Sunita a habilitation specialist with a vision impairment, guiding four year old Mabel on how to use her cane.

Whether you’re looking for yourself, a member of your family, or your child, our experts can help you find ways to live actively, independently and well with sight loss.

Yellow labrador guide dog in harness looks to camera

We believe that no one should be held back by a vision impairment. We campaign for the rights of people with sight loss to help them access public transport, our town centres and other public services.

Volunteer fosterers walk outside with a guide dog

Are you interested in having a dog but have too many commitments? You could foster a future life-changer! We cover the food and bills, whilst also looking after them throughout the day.

Find out more about volunteering with our dogs

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A woman wearing a black sweatshirt featuring a yellow illustration of three guide dog puppies playing and the text ‘Puppy Love’ underneath. There is a Guide Dogs logo in the bottom corner.

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A man and woman sitting on a sofa talking about their eye conditions

We’ve put together up-to-date information about common eye conditions in adults and children, where you can find support, and advice on how to live independently with sight loss.