We are delighted to let you know that Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland has been awarded €39,500 from the RTE Toy Show Appeal grants for 2023 by Community Foundation Ireland.
In 2022, the generous support of the Late Late Toy Show viewers raised over €3.8m, bringing the total raised to over €17m since its inception in 2020.
Following a successful first year, this grant will continue to help fund our Family Support Programme and help to change children’s lives for good across Ireland.
The Family Support Programme will be a further 12 month project resulting in the placement of 25 dogs with 25 families across Ireland, ensuring a successful partnership
is developed between the assistance dog and the families involved. Following successful placement of the assistance dogs, the programme will provide a follow-up service to assist and support the families in a number of key areas.
Encompassing the opening of our assistance dog application process, assessments, matching, workshop training, aftercare visits and peer-to-peer support, this bespoke programme will continue to take a holistic approach to client aftercare, and will make sure that each child & family reaps the maximum increase in wellbeing and quality of life from the provision of an assistance dog.
About RTE Toy Show Appeal
Inspired by children, the RTE Toy Show Appeal works to bring the magic of the Late Late Toy Show to every child in Ireland. By funding essential support, health, well-being, play and creativity we aim to change children’s lives for good.
The donations to the RTÉ Toy Show Appeal, are received and managed by registered charity, Community Foundation Ireland with whom we work in partnership. For more information about Community Foundation Ireland, please see here: Community Foundation Ireland – For change. For better. For all
The RTÉ Toy Show Appeal has raised over €17.5million for children’s charities across the island of Ireland to date.
RTÉ Toy Show Appeal in association with Community Foundation Ireland (Charity No: CHY 13967)
