Friendship dog charity gains more volunteers after funding boost
Awards are available to charities based within 15 miles (24km) of the East Coast Main Line, which connects London King's Cross to Edinburgh.Diane Morton, founder and chair of Wag and Company, said: "The funding has allowed us to recruit 40 new volunteers and their dogs who've brought companionship, comfort, and joy to over 200 older people. "The new volunteer teams have enabled us to deliver an additional 3,000 individual visits, offering not just a friendly face and a wagging tail, but a vital lifeline."She said the funding had made a "real difference" and encouraged other charities to submit a bid.
Rachael Wilson, community investment manager at LNER, said: "We're incredibly proud to be able to support projects which have such a profound impact on people's lives. "We're really looking forward to supporting more charities in 2026 and eagerly await those applications."
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