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Our Patrons
Roger Jefcoate CBE DL
Steve Leonard BVSc, PGCertSAM, MRCVS
Steve Leonard BVSc, PGCertSAM, MRCVS
Roger has been at the forefront of developing technologies to enhance people with disabilities quality of life. He has been involved with and actively supported several disability causes.
He co-founded Canine Partners and Medical Detection Dogs, charities that train assistance dogs for individuals with physical disabilities and medical co
Roger has been at the forefront of developing technologies to enhance people with disabilities quality of life. He has been involved with and actively supported several disability causes.
He co-founded Canine Partners and Medical Detection Dogs, charities that train assistance dogs for individuals with physical disabilities and medical conditions. He was also instrumental in establishing the Paralympic Games, including the wonderful facilities at Stoke Mandeville Stadium and Hospital.
Steve Leonard BVSc, PGCertSAM, MRCVS
Steve Leonard BVSc, PGCertSAM, MRCVS
Steve Leonard BVSc, PGCertSAM, MRCVS
TV Vet and Wildlife Presenter Steve starred in the original TV series "Vet School" and apart from making documentaries across the globe for TV Channels including BBC, ITV, Discovery and Animal Planet, he is also a small animal vet working here in the UK.
You can follow Steve's adventures on Twitter @ThatVetOffTheTelly
Sandra Fraser
Steve Leonard BVSc, PGCertSAM, MRCVS
Sandra Fraser
Sandra was instrumental in Dog A.I.D.’s growth more than ten years as the charity’s Chair of Trustees and as one of our volunteer dog trainers.
Sandra is passionate about how dogs learn and how they can help people with their skills. She works with the Association of Pet Dog Trainers as a Tutor and Assessor, ensuring that dog training
Sandra was instrumental in Dog A.I.D.’s growth more than ten years as the charity’s Chair of Trustees and as one of our volunteer dog trainers.
Sandra is passionate about how dogs learn and how they can help people with their skills. She works with the Association of Pet Dog Trainers as a Tutor and Assessor, ensuring that dog training techniques remain modern and effective and through a BSI working group for training standards.
Sandra also served on the Board of Assistance Dogs UK, helping to shape the future of assistance dog training and standards for a wider group of stakeholders, from which all member organisations will benefit.
Ann Blake
Steve Leonard BVSc, PGCertSAM, MRCVS
Sandra Fraser
Biography
Our Trustees
Louise Doran
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
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
Treasurer
Andrew is the charity’s Treasurer, with extensive experience in financial services and a qualified Chartered Accountant.
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 and economic efficiencies. Rob joined via our Intensive Training Course with his Springer Spaniel, Buster.
Email: Rob.moore@dogaid.org.uk
Gillian Kirkman
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
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
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
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.