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We welcomed more than 2,000 guests including our Patron, HRH The Countess of Wessex, to our annual festive event, held this year at St Paul’s Cathedral in London on Thursday, 8 December.

We hear from volunteers, Ian Carnachan and Brenda Liston, on their return to volunteering in their communities after the pandemic.

Created in collaboration with children and adults with sight loss to make the festive season accessible for everyone.

According to new research from Guide Dogs, British dog owners are estimated to spend more than £1.3 billion on gifts for their dog this Christmas. More than half, however, admit to being worried about the cost of presents this year, yet ultimately expect to spend an average of £101 on gifts for their dogs.

Hundreds of Guide Dogs campaigners took to their local high streets to educate shops, cafés, restaurants, and other businesses and services about the access rights of assistance dog owners in support of our Open Doors campaign.

Six-year-old Rex Davies, who lives with a vision impairment, was given an incredible surprise on Thursday 10 November, as he was presented with the Inspirational Young Person of the Year award by his favourite superhero Charlie Cox at Guide Dogs’ Annual People Awards.

Our People Awards 2022 winners were announced yesterday at a glittering awards ceremony, held at our Reading Hub and hosted by actor Charlie Cox who plays Matt Murdock/Daredevil in Marvel's Daredevil TV series.

Find out how we are working with Santas and Elves across the UK to make sure every child can enjoy the magic of Christmas.