Celebrity Supporters

Know as the ‘Funky Vet’, Marc Abraham writes a regular column in the Charity’s Favour magazine giving up-to-minute advice on the care of dogs.

The BBC One Show presenter Matt Baker first became involved in the Charity after meeting one of our many partnerships at Crufts several years ago.

Dynasty actress Stephanie Beacham first became involved with Hearing Dogs for Deaf People in 2002 – due to her hearing loss, Stephanie was interested in finding out more about the Charity’s special work.

Star of Strictly Come Dancing Erin Boag remains a loyal supporter of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Frank Bruno remains hugely popular with the public and this was evident in the summer of 2011 when he officially opened the Charity’s Summer Show event.

Strictly Come Dancing star Anton du Beke is a loyal supporter of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, bringing his well-liked and famed exuberance to the Charity.

TV presenter Ben Fogle remains one of the Charity’s biggest supporters – that’s because his father, Dr Bruce Fogle, was one of the co-founders of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People back in 1982.

Television star Philippa has supported the Charity for several years after donating the winnings from a TV quiz show to Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.

Kate, well known for presenting BBC’s Springwatch and Animal Park programmes, is another of the Charity’s band of loyal celebrity supporters.

Celebrity vet Joe Inglis has over the years taken part in several wild and wacky challenges to raise both awareness and funds for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.

Interior designer Meg Mathews has supported the Charity on a number of occasions, most notably by attending the Hearing Dogs Awards.

A star of BBC One’s popular vet series, Vets in Practice, Emma has been a hands-on supporter of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People for many years.

Actress Rula Lenska first visited the Charity’s headquarters at The Grange in the summer of 2011 after becoming ambassador for the Specsavers Sound Barrier Star Awards.

TV presenter Esther Rantzen has supported the Charity for many years becoming involved after her late husband, Desmond Wilcox became the face of our first BBC Lifeline appeal in 1991.

Ex-BBC Sports presenter Mary Rhodes has had a very close connection with the Charity for many years as her mother used to be a puppy socialiser for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.

Presenter of TV’s Homes under the Hammer, Martin Roberts helped raise funds for the Charity at the Hearing Dogs Awards 2011 by hosting a special auction.

Celebrity couple Kevin Sacre and Camilla Sacre-Dallerup are fantastic ambassadors of the Charity and have made regular appearances at the annual Hearing Dogs Awards.

Fans of the sci-fi series Stargate SG1 will recognise actress Amanda Tapping extremely well. Amanda has helped raised thousands of pounds for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People over the years during special Stargate conventions in the UK.

Former EastEnders’ actress Pam St Clement is a long-term supporter of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People and has been the face of many Charity’s appeals.

Actor and TV presenter Tim Vincent is a very loyal supporter of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People and has regularly attended the charity’s Hearing Dogs Awards.

Following in her mother’s (Esther Rantzen) footsteps, TV presenter Rebecca Wilcox has joined the clan of our cherished celebrity supporters.

Children’s TV presenter Naomi Wilkinson kindly agreed to be the face of the Charity’s 2011 ‘Togs for Dogs’ campaign, encouraging schools to raise money for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People as well as raising awareness of hearing loss.