National Trust

We're delighted to be working in partnership with the National Trust, who look after many of the beautiful places we and our four-legged friend love to explore.

The National Trust is Europe’s biggest conversation charity and care for more than 250,000 hectares of land and 780 miles of coastline.

Dogs Welcome Project

We’ve partnered with the National Trust on the Dogs Welcome project, an initiative which aims to improve access for our four-legged friends across the wonderful places the Trust care for. From introducing more dog friendly trails, dog waste bins, wash down areas and drinking stations. The National Trust are taking several steps to ensure owners and their dogs feel welcome.

87% of National Trust properties now welcoming pet dogs!

August 2024

For the past three years, we've been working with the National Trust to improve access for dogs and their owners at the places the trust cares for. From extensive training to more dog-friendly facilities, learn about some of the success of the Dogs Welcome project so far.

We've teamed up with TV presenter and explorer Simon Reeve to help share all the exciting news of the Dogs Welcome project. As a keen dog owner, Simon and his loyal dog Obi visited the National Trust’s Arlington Court in Devon to see for himself many of the changes underway.

As someone who absolutely adores my two dogs, the outdoors, and a wander around a glorious National Trust property, I am delighted to help unveil the Dogs Welcome Project.
Simon Reeve

Top 5 tips for people visiting the National Trust

Rob Rhodes, National Trust Head of Countryside Management & Rangers advises:

"Our overall aims are to protect what we’re looking after already, restore what might have been lost and recreate some really important habitats"

Improved dog friendly facilities

Dog drinking stations

Dog bins

Dog-friendly cafés

Improved signage

Pawprint rating

All National Trust places have been assessed for dog friendliness and have been given a special Pawprint Rating. This appears in the National Trust's members handbook and on the Trust's website.3 Pawprints (Best), 2 Pawprints (Good) and 1 Pawprint (Standard), helping visitors plan great adventures with their canine companions.

The Canine Code

Help to care for the National Trust places you and your dog enjoy

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Gourmet Range

As part of our National Trust partnership a minimum of £80,000 will be contributed from the sales of our co-branded gourmet meals and treats to support the Trust’s conservation work.

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Find Our More About Our Other Charity Partners

Veterans With Dogs

We're proud to have teamed up with Devon-based charity Veterans With Dogs, who share our belief that mental health and wellbeing can be improved by the companionship of a dog.

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Happy Paws

Each month we support UK charities with a donation of our Devon-made dog’s dinners. Our Happy Paws charity initiative is a big part of who we are and what we do at Forthglade.

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Recent Partnerships

We believe every dog deserves the best life which is why we're proud to have recently joined forces with Vicky Pattison at RSPCA Southridge.

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