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After losing her hearing at 13, Alison felt powerless and terrified.

Read Alison's story

The impact of deafness can be devastating.

Hearing dogs like Damson change lives, supporting deaf people to feel seen in society and live without fear.

Read Alison's story

How you can change deaf people's lives

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Take part in your local fundraising collection

Join a fundraising collection in your local area . Make new friends – human and canine – and raise vital funds to change deaf people's lives.
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Great North Run 2025

The Great North Run is back for 2025 and team Hearing Dogs needs you! We have a number of charity places available, so register your interest in taking part today.
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Take a tour!

Our tours are back! Choose from one of our regular Tuesday Tours and take a peek behind-the-scenes of our southern training centre at The Grange.
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Play the Hearing Dogs Weekly Lottery

When you play our Weekly Lottery, you help us train more life-changing dogs and change deaf people’s lives. Plus you could win £10,000!
Challenge events

Up for a Challenge?

Whether you decide to walk, run, swim, cycle or make up your own challenge you can directly help deaf people leave loneliness behind.
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Leaving a gift to Hearing Dogs in your Will

Over half of all hearing dogs are funded thanks to gifts in Wills. Your gift can help us achieve our goal: to see a time when no deaf person feels alone.

Relax and unwind at The Grange, Saunderton

Take a deep breath and unwind in the heart of the Chiltern Hills. Enjoy wholesome and delicious breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea at The Grange Restaurant – open every day from 9am to 4pm. And of course, dogs on leads are welcome! Gift cards and digital vouchers are available to buy online.

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