Global InformationBravehound information
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| Founded | 2016 |
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| Founder | Fiona MacDonald |
| Type | Charitable organisation |
| Registration no. | Scotland: SC043908 |
| Focus | Veterans, Dogs, Mental health |
| Location |
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Area served | United Kingdom |
Patrons | Damien Lewis ~ Jason Isaacs |
| Website | www |
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Bravehound is a Scottish charity that supports former servicemen, women and their families.[1][2][3] They provide training and dogs to support veterans, some of whom have post-traumatic stress, other mental health issues as well as physical injury. Weekly individual and group training sessions are provided free of charge.[4][5][6] Bravehound is funded by the Chancellor using Libor funds, The Covenant Trust Fund and public fundraising initiatives[7]
- ^ "Dogs help veterans cope with post-traumatic stress". BBC Scotland. 24 July 2017.
- ^ "Bravehound dog companions help veterans cope with PTSD". Daily Express. 1 March 2017.
- ^ "Veterans charity providing dogs for ex-servicemen". Daily Record (Scotland). 23 August 2017.
- ^ "UK Lottery Projects - COMBATING PTSD". Veterans Foundation. 3 June 2016.
- ^ "British Army hero working with the Scottish charity Bravehound". Daily Mirror. 24 September 2017.
- ^ "A dog is mans best friend". This Morning ITV (Vimeo hosting). 20 June 2016.
- ^ "Vets with pets make transition a safer bet". Armed Forces Covenant. 30 March 2018.