Celebrating National Lottery Open Week at Guide Dogs

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Image of the National Lottery logo of crossed fingers for luck, with the words ‘The National Lottery Open Week’ on its right hand side and 'National Lottery Open Week 2025' written underneath.

Our work is supported by many organisations, such as the incredible National Lottery, who have funded several of our projects over the years. Their support means the world to us, and we couldn't have done it without the amazing players who make it all possible. Thanks to them, we can continue to grow, innovate, and make an even bigger impact on the lives of people with vision impairment. 

National Lottery has been a steadfast supporter of our work, funding several of our projects over the years. Their incredible contributions have helped us provide essential services such as sighted guide training, children’s habilitation, and, more specifically, our My Time To Play service. They have also enabled us to run family events where families can relax, have fun together and connect with others who share similar experiences. Thanks to National Lottery, children with a vision impairment can build confidence and make lifelong friends. 

Image of children and parents at a zoo family event. The image shows a child wearing a multicoloured coat, which reflects in the glass animal enclosure.

To show our deep gratitude to National Lottery and its incredible players, we are proudly supporting the National Lottery Open Week, taking place between the 15th and 23rd of March! As a token of our appreciation, we are giving away exclusive Guide Dogs branded tote bags to the first 50 visitors to our National Centre.  

An image of the front and back our Guide Dogs branded tote bag. The front has our logo on as well as a link to our website. The back has an illustration of 3 dogs playing and the quote ‘A gift in your Will can help provide the guide dogs of the future'.

These tote bags aren’t just practical, they’re a celebration of the impact of National Lottery funding. Whether you use it for shopping, work, or everyday essentials, this tote is a special reminder that you are part of something bigger! 

Our National Centre will be open Monday to Friday, from 8:30am to 5pm. To claim your free tote bag, simply visit our reception and ask for one. But hurry, these are available on a first-come, first-served basis! 

Thanks to the generous funding from National Lottery and the amazing players who support it, our work continues to flourish. We are truly grateful for this partnership and the difference it makes. Don’t miss out! Grab your free tote bag and join us in celebrating the incredible impact of National Lottery! 

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