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Belinda Johnson
Belinda Johnson
Belinda Johnson
CEO
Bee has been working in the charity sector since 2014 and has worked in the fields of homelessness, mental health, volunteer management and higher education. She has a strong background in charity strategic planning and fundraising and in her role as a project manager with Pilotlight, worked with a wide variety of charities across th
CEO
Bee has been working in the charity sector since 2014 and has worked in the fields of homelessness, mental health, volunteer management and higher education. She has a strong background in charity strategic planning and fundraising and in her role as a project manager with Pilotlight, worked with a wide variety of charities across the UK supporting them to increase their reach, income and impact.
Outside of work, Bee loves spending time with her two dogs, Fred and Hannah. She is a huge cricket fan, following England's test team around the country, enjoys playing golf, reading, gardening in the summer and crafting during the winter months.
Tara Patrick
Belinda Johnson
Belinda Johnson
Operations Manager
Tara has a background in customer service and Early Years education.
Outside of work, Tara lives with her husband, 2 teenagers and 3 dogs. She enjoys walking, exercising and watching house & garden renovation programmes. She loves spending time with family and friends but also enjoys being curled up with a dog and a good book.
Email: admin@dogaid.org.uk
Susie Hamilton
Belinda Johnson
Susie Hamilton
Operations Coordinator
Susie has previously worked for a major retailer as a charity scheme administrator and more recently for a county council in the public protection team. She lives with her two grown up children, border terrier and ginger cat. She loves cookery and gardening TV programmes and finds it hard to resist a documentary. She
Operations Coordinator
Susie has previously worked for a major retailer as a charity scheme administrator and more recently for a county council in the public protection team. She lives with her two grown up children, border terrier and ginger cat. She loves cookery and gardening TV programmes and finds it hard to resist a documentary. She visits the Outer Hebrides whenever she has the opportunity and spends as much time as possible in her “work in progress” garden.
Email: admin@dogaid.org.uk
Beth Kent
Sophie Maiden
Susie Hamilton
Training Advisor
Beth started off her career as a dancer, but this was put on hold when was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and spent a year in a wheelchair. During this time, she got her dog, Luna, who piqued Beth’s interest in dog behaviour. Beth went to university and studied Animal Behaviour and Welfare. Beth undertook further trainin
Training Advisor
Beth started off her career as a dancer, but this was put on hold when was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and spent a year in a wheelchair. During this time, she got her dog, Luna, who piqued Beth’s interest in dog behaviour. Beth went to university and studied Animal Behaviour and Welfare. Beth undertook further training with IMDT and started her dog training business, Barking Buds, in 2020. Beth loves helping other trainers increase their knowledge and confidence when it comes to training. She says, “Training owners and their dogs is an incredibly rewarding experience but when you train someone to be able to do the same, it just adds to the experience”.
Email: trainers@dogaid.org.uk
Sophie Maiden
Sophie Maiden
Sophie Maiden
Programme Support and Engagement Officer
Sophie has previously worked in the education and charity sectors, supporting people with SEND. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with friends and family (especially her dog!), going to concerts and comedy shows, reading, and going to the gym.
Email: trainers@dogaid.org.uk
Louise Doran
Isobel Michael
Isobel Michael
Chair of Trustees
I am a people person first but also I love dogs and I love the beautiful relationships between people and dogs. I am delighted to support Dog A.I.D. as Chair of Trustees.
I have spent the majority of my life working for charities; firstly for 20+ years with Assistance Dog organisations in a variety of roles and then latter
Chair of Trustees
I am a people person first but also I love dogs and I love the beautiful relationships between people and dogs. I am delighted to support Dog A.I.D. as Chair of Trustees.
I have spent the majority of my life working for charities; firstly for 20+ years with Assistance Dog organisations in a variety of roles and then latterly in the world of animal welfare. I am currently a senior manger for a large animal welfare charity; this involves supporting a large team with a diverse range of services which are aimed at preventing problems from becoming a crisis. I am good to have on side when things get tough as I thrive on leadership, problem solving and creating solutions! I also have areas of specialism in canine behaviour and training, education, internal investigations and wellbeing. I am also a passionate volunteer having run a dog sports team which won the British Championship, set up and ran a dog rescue and was also a school governor for many years. I love to give something back to the community and make a difference and will put my heart and soul into Dog A.I.D.
In my personal life, I have a new husband. We married in October 2023 - so he isn't quite long suffering as yet, we can give it a few more years! I have a grown up son and two lovely dogs; Havoc age 10 and Anarchy age 9. I love all the usual delightful introvert activities which charge my batteries like yoga, walking - the wilder the location the better, cooking, gardening, reading and making art but also love seeing live music as often as I can and have very varied tastes and going out-out to dance the night away to 90s dance music.
Isobel Michael
Isobel Michael
Isobel Michael
Deputy Chair and Income Generation
Isobel is an experienced fundraiser and consultant, focusing on philanthropy, impact measurement and capacity building. She has worked with inspiring charities in the UK and Australia, helping smaller charities to raise the funds and capacity needed to grow their reach and impact. Isobel has also helped t
Deputy Chair and Income Generation
Isobel is an experienced fundraiser and consultant, focusing on philanthropy, impact measurement and capacity building. She has worked with inspiring charities in the UK and Australia, helping smaller charities to raise the funds and capacity needed to grow their reach and impact. Isobel has also helped to manage grants programmes and is a grant assessor. She works for Southside Family Project, is a fellow and trustee of the Institute of Fundraising and a trustee of First Steps (Bath).
Andrew Binks
Isobel Michael
Andrew Binks
Treasurer
Andrew is the charity’s Treasurer, with extensive experience in financial services and a qualified Chartered Accountant.
Robert Moore
Robert Moore
Robert Moore
Client Representative
With an initial background in Accountancy, Rob switched to his preferred career choice of IT where he has now worked for over 30 years. He has worked for Blue Chip clients in technical, project management and managerial roles. His passion for IT recognises the potential of modern technology for both service delivery
Client Representative
With an initial background in Accountancy, Rob switched to his preferred career choice of IT where he has now worked for over 30 years. He has worked for Blue Chip clients in technical, project management and managerial roles. His passion for IT recognises the potential of modern technology for both service delivery and economic efficiencies. Rob joined via our Intensive Training Course with his Springer Spaniel, Buster.
Email: Rob.moore@dogaid.org.uk
Gillian Kirkman
Robert Moore
Robert Moore
Client Representative
Gillian has been a Dog A.I.D. client since March 2022 with her best friend and resident clown Rhoda. She is passionate about Dog A.I.D. and the positive effect that Assistance Dogs have on our lives. Gillian is a Health and Social Care professional and has worked with adults and children with a wide range of disabili
Client Representative
Gillian has been a Dog A.I.D. client since March 2022 with her best friend and resident clown Rhoda. She is passionate about Dog A.I.D. and the positive effect that Assistance Dogs have on our lives. Gillian is a Health and Social Care professional and has worked with adults and children with a wide range of disabilities, gaining valuable skills and experience over the years. She lives in Devon with her husband Iain, and their two standard Poodles Rhoda and Cotton. Gillian and Iain are Shared Lives carers and support two adults with learning disabilities as part of their extended family, and any spare time is quickly filled with crafts, getting out on Dartmoor on her Tramper with Rhoda and Cotton and spending time with her grown up children and new Grandson.
Fran Murtaugh
Robert Moore
Fran Murtaugh
Trainer Representative
Fran has been a Dog AID trainer since 2019 and the Volunteer Trainer Advisor, for just over a year.
Fran's background consists of 25 years in the RAF with 17 years’ experience in various managerial roles and over 35 years dog training experience both with her own dogs and teaching others. She has completed many cour
Trainer Representative
Fran has been a Dog AID trainer since 2019 and the Volunteer Trainer Advisor, for just over a year.
Fran's background consists of 25 years in the RAF with 17 years’ experience in various managerial roles and over 35 years dog training experience both with her own dogs and teaching others. She has completed many courses in dog training and has presented and taught dog training and behaviour in many environments including lecturing at a Canine Rehabilitation and Hydrotherapy Centre. Fran lives with her husband and her two Belgium Shepherd Dogs, a young Groenendael and an old Tervuren.
Email: Fran.murtaugh@dogaid.org.uk
Hazel Shields
Hazel Shields
Fran Murtaugh
Trustee
Hazel has experience in charity fundraising and organising community events. She has lived experience caring and advocating for Disabled people. She has a passion for a range of complementary therapies and learning new skills. She loves to grow fruits and vegetables in her garden, cook, bake and various crafts. She lives with he
Trustee
Hazel has experience in charity fundraising and organising community events. She has lived experience caring and advocating for Disabled people. She has a passion for a range of complementary therapies and learning new skills. She loves to grow fruits and vegetables in her garden, cook, bake and various crafts. She lives with her husband Richard and their three children and their dogs.
Liz Drury
Hazel Shields
Liz Drury
Trustee
Liz is an experienced communication, fundraising and policy professional who has worked across sectors as diverse as business, politics, education and in the charity world. She has always been surrounded by dogs and has a special soft spot for Staffies and Rottweilers. Liz has managed her own disability for many years and h
Trustee
Liz is an experienced communication, fundraising and policy professional who has worked across sectors as diverse as business, politics, education and in the charity world. She has always been surrounded by dogs and has a special soft spot for Staffies and Rottweilers. Liz has managed her own disability for many years and having her best friend Norman (a staffie/rottweiler cross!) has made each day just a little bit easier. She lives in London with her family including her very active 97-year-old dad. Liz works for a national charity and any spare time is filled with learning (very slowly) BSL. She is excited to be supporting Dog A.I.D. and the very positive impact Assistance Dogs have on lives.