Association of Dogs and Cats Homes

ADCH Conference 2022
2022-10-04 - 2022-10-05 | The Vox Conference Venue, Resorts World, Birmgham, B40 1PU, United Kingdom
We are delighted to announce the return of the ADCH Conference.
For more details please visit ADCH Conference 2022
To purchase tickets please select the number of tickets you require below, you will be able to purchase via credit/debit card or select ‘Direct Bank Transfer’ and you will be provided with our bank details when you check out. If paying by Bank Transfer please remember to quote your order number.

Overview of the major donor fundraising (for beginners)
2022-09-22 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Virtual Event
This event is for ADCH members only
Are you looking to diversify your income streams? Join us on 22 September as Beth Upton, Founder of Money Tree Fundraising, provides an overview of major donor fundraising for beginners.
A major donor is an individual who makes a gift that has a significant impact on the work of a fundraising organisation. There is no set threshold for what a ‘major gift’ is – for some organisations it might be £500 for others it might be £10,000 and it can be money given over time, rather than just a one-off donation.
When you know who to approach, what to approach them with and how to do it well, major donor fundraising will provide you with a step change in your fundraising income. Beth will be talking attendees through the steps to get there.
Beth founded Money Tree Fundraising in 2010, having had a career in fundraising since 2002. In that time, she has raised multi-millions for the causes for which she has worked. She was named a top fundraiser aged under 35 in 2014 and in 2015 Money Tree Fundraising was awarded Best Strategic/Fundraising Consultancy by the Institute of Fundraising. She was Chair of the Institute of Fundraising South East and London region until 2017 and sat on the Institute of Fundraising Standards Committee until 2016. In 2018 she was honoured to be made a Fellow of the Institute of Fundraising and was named one of the most influential people in fundraising in a poll run by Fundraising magazine.
Hosted by: Beth Upton, Money Tree Fundraising
To book your place please register here

Webinar - Reduce Stress and Burnout, and Build Resilience Through Workplace Mindfulness
2022-07-13 10:30 - 11:30 | Virtual Event
Time: 10:30 – 11:30

About this Event
Join us to learn quick and easy mindfulness tools and practices to help you to relieve stress and manage your energy levels throughout the day. Mindfulness at work can help you to reduce stress and burnout; build resilience, focus and effectiveness; and experience more calm and joy at work.
In this hour-long session we’ll:

Discover the neuroscience and evidence-based benefits of mindfulness
Try out a range of practical tools you can immediately start using, both in your professional and personal lives, to create positive and meaningful change for yourself and your team.
Discuss ways to integrate mindful approaches into every day working life.

This is a secular, trauma sensitive and workplace appropriate session. It’s accessible to complete beginners as well as experienced mindfulness practitioners.

Who can attend
This event is available for ADCH Members.

Cost to attend
Free event for ADCH Members.

Registration
Register now using link here
Once we have received and approved your registration you will receive an email containing meeting entry link.

July 2022 Open Meeting
2022-07-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Carlisle, Crown Hotel, Celtic Cottage, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 8ES, United Kingdom
About this Event
Hosted by Oak Tree Animals’ Charity, this will be our first ‘in person’ Open Meeting since Covid forced us to move to virtual meetings in 2019.
Who can attend
This event is for ADCH Members and 2022 Sponsors.
Location
The Crown Hotel, Celtic Cottage, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 8ES
Event Details
The Open Meeting will take place on 5 July 2022 from 10.00 am until approx. 2.00pm when a buffet lunch will be served. Download the Draft Agenda here
As in previous years a 3 course dinner is planned for the evening before (4 July 2022). Vegetarian and vegan options will be available. Download the menu here
Arrival for the dinner is from 7.00 pm, to be seated to dine at 7.30pm.
Oak Tree Animals’ Charity have kindly agreed to host tours, if this is of interest please indicated when registering, so we can provide further details.
Cost to attend
The Open Meeting is free to attend for Members (Sponsors please check your details of your sponsorship package) and refreshments and lunch will be provided. The Cost of Evening Meal and Accommodation the night before (4 July) are detailed below.
3 Course Dinner on 4 July 2022: £25 per person
Accommodation on 4 July 2022: A special ‘event rate’ has been negotiated: £109 for double rooms and £89 for single rooms.
Supplements for the higher room types are as follows: Crown suite £100, Family £30, Greenlane £30, Superior £20, Signature £70
Registration
Registration is now closed.
Please note that those requiring hotel accommodation and evening meal will need to book this directly with the hotel. Once registered we will provide you with contact details and an event code so that you can book at the Special Event rates.

Webinar - Stress, Wellbeing, Employee Engagement and Keeping Staff Morale High
2022-06-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
Time: 10:00 – 11:00

About this Event
Our guest host Citation will be presenting from their collection titled ‘Summer proof your business: must-know HR and Health & Safety considerations’
In this session Citation will be giving advice on ‘dealing with stress, wellbeing, employee engagement and keeping staff morale high’

Who can attend
This event is available for ADCH Members.

Cost to attend
Free event for ADCH Members.

Registration
Register now using link here
Once we have received and approved your registration you will receive an email containing meeting entry link.

ADCH Annual General Meeting
2022-05-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
About this Event

Once again our AGM will be held virtually.
10:00 – 11:00       The ADCH Annual General Meeting (AGM)
We invite all voting Members (Full Members) to join us for the AGM.
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is an opportunity for us all to reflect on the past year and to understand ADCH plans for the year ahead.
The AGM will also see the election of new Committee Members to help take forward the plans for the next year.
Following a screen break we would like to welcome all Members and 2022 Sponsors for our presentations.
11:10 -12:00       Tackling Energy Issues: exploring your options
Panel of 4: Adam Clowes (Dogs Trust), Simon Haste (Cats Protection), Tim Mitchell (Dogs Trust), Steve Byrne (GSPCA)
12:00 – 12:50     The Power of Choice and Training in the Shelter Environment
Chirag Patel, Chirag Patel Consulting
Chirag Patel Bio
Chirag entered the field professionally in 2004 and has since become a leading figure in the profession internationally. He consults on the behaviour management and training of all animals living under human care (including domestic and wild ones). He is highly sought after for work with high profile private clients, organisations as well as teaching workshops and presenting at conferences. Chirag has worked with rescue and welfare organisations around the world including working at Dogs Trust for a year. Chirag can be seen on a number of TV shows including on BBC 1’s TV Series Nightmare Pets SOS, 5 Stars’ Cats and Dogs at War and most recently ITV’s The Pet Show.
Chirag is passionate about the application of ethical behaviour change science to improve the life of animals living under human care by teaching animals to be active participants in their own daily and veterinary care in a low-stress manner. The goal is to empower all learners including the human ones.

Who can attend
This event is available for ADCH Members. Note: Only Voting Members can attend the AGM 10 – 11.
Cost to attend
Free event.
Registration
Registration in advance is required.
Register Now

Deep Delve - Handling Negative Aspects of Social Media Copy
2022-03-15 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Event
Date: 15 March 2022
Time: 11:00 – 12:30

About this Event
Hosted by ADCH and presented by: –

Ben Wilkes – Border Collie Trust
Faye Shellard – Cats Protection
Vanessa Waddon – Hope Rescue
Tess Macpherson-Woods – RSPCA

This Deep Delve will discuss Member experiences of handling negative aspects of social media. An opportunity to hear from Members on how they have dealt with situations and opportunity for wider discussion and sharing of experiences and ideas.
This is a virtual event, held via Zoom, approx 1 hour of presenting followed by half an hour of Q & A’s.
Who can attend
This event is available for ADCH Members and Sponsors.
Cost to attend
Free event for ADCH Members and Sponsors.
Registration
Register on Zoom now using link here
Once we have received and approved your registration you will receive an email containing meeting entry link.

Deep Delve - Handling Negative Aspects of Social Media
2022-03-15 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Event

Deep Delve - Engaging in Partnerships
2022-02-23 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Event
Date: 23 February 2022
Time: 11:00 – 12:00

About this Event
Hosted by ADCH and presented by Chris Bennett (Wood Green), this Deep Delve will discuss how Members can identify partnership opportunities, which can impact the lives of pets in the local community.
This is a virtual event, held via Zoom, format will be 45 mins presentation with 15 mins questions.
Who can attend
This event is available for ADCH Members and Sponsors.
Cost to attend
Free event for ADCH Members and Sponsors.
Registration
Register on Zoom now using link here
Once we have received and approved your registration you will receive an email containing meeting entry link.

February Open Meeting
2022-02-08 10:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
About this Event
This Open Meeting will be held virtually over Zoom.
Download a copy of the Programme here
Who can attend
This event is available for ADCH Members and Sponsors.
Cost to attend
Free event for ADCH Members and Sponsors.
Registration
Register on Zoom now using link here
Once we have received and approved your registration you will receive an email containing meeting entry link.

November Open Meeting
2021-11-18 10:00 - 12:45 | Virtual Event
About this Event
The programme is available here. We will be covering stray dog contracts, the cat vaccine shortage and the French Bulldog health testing programme.
This Open Meeting will be held virtually over Zoom.
Who can attend
This event is available for ADCH Members and Sponsors.
Cost to attend
Free event.
Registration
Registration in advance is required. You can register here.

Scottish Licencing and Legislation
2021-11-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
About this Event
Following requests from members, we will be hosting a session concentrating on changes to licencing and legislation in Scotland. Gilly Mendes Ferreira – Head of Education, Policy and Research, Scottish SPCA and Mike Ruiter – Head of Field Operations, Scottish SPCA will be presenting.
The programme is as follows:

Our understanding of the licencing regulations – Gilly Mendes Ferreira
How we have been preparing – Mike Ruiter
Questions for the Scottish Government; collating questions from ADCH members based in/rehoming to Scotland for the Scottish Government to answer – Gilly Mendes Ferreira
Signposting to additional support – Gilly Mendes Ferreira

This session will be held virtually over Zoom.
Who can attend
This event is available for ADCH Members and Sponsors.
Cost to attend
Free event.
Registration
Registration in advance is required, you can register here

July Open Meeting
2021-07-22 10:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
About this Event
Details coming soon.
Who can attend
This event is available for ADCH Members and Sponsors.
Cost to attend
Free event.
Registration
Registration will open June 2021

May Open Meeting
2021-05-13 10:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
About this Event
Details coming soon.
Who can attend
This event is available for ADCH Members and Sponsors.
Cost to attend
Free event.
Registration
Registration will open April 2021

February Open Meeting
2021-02-18 10:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
About this Event
Details coming soon. Please check back in the New Year
Who can attend
This event is available for ADCH Members and Sponsors.
Cost to attend
Free event.
Registration
Registration essential. Registration is expected to open on 1 February 2021

Rescue and Rehoming following latest Government updates
2020-12-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
About this Event
Host: Adam Clowes, Dogs Trust and ADCH Trustee
Co-hosts: David Bowles, RSPCA and ADCH Trustee, Peter Laurie, Battersea and ADCH Secretary
This interactive event which is free for ADCH Members offers:
– An opportunity for Members to come together to look at the recent Covid-19 updates across the various jurisdictions, and in particular the new Tier system in England.
– Explore and discuss what these changes mean for rescue and rehoming and how Members are adapting.
– Opportunity for Members to ask questions and share ideas.
Who can attend
This event is open to ADCH Members only.
Registration
Pre-registration is essential, please email us for details or refer to the Members Bulletin issued 8 December 2020

November Open Meeting
2020-11-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
About this Event
The November Open Meeting will include updates on the work of the ADCH Board of Trustees and Committees, along with a Legislative update. Grace Carroll (Queen’s University Belfast) will report on ‘A Global Study of Companion Animal Adoption and Relinquishment during the Pandemic’; Kit Lendon and Tracy Genever (Blue Cross) will cover ‘Safeguarding – What it means for your Organisation’.
At noon, the programme will split into two Breakout Sessions: one cover ‘Stray Dog Contracts (the arguments for and against)’, the other ‘The Importance of Kitten Socialisation – Preparing a Kitten to cope with the Human World’. At the end of the session, the two groups will come back together for final updates and any other business.
Open-Meeting-Programme-Friday-13-November-2020
Who can attend
This event is available for ADCH Members and Sponsors.
Cost to attend
Free event.
Event Recording
A recording of the event is available in the Members Only Area.

September Open Meeting
2020-09-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The September ‘virtual’ Open Meeting provided an update on what the ADCH has been doing; how members have worked through the crisis, and looked forward to the rest of the year, and 2021. We had a Legislative update, a report on the Annual Return results and a speaker from Petplan informed about the 2021 ADCH & Petplan Awards.
In the afternoon, we split the programme into four ‘Breakout Sessions’ – two covering dog issues, two covering cats. In each session a Facilitator invited two or three speakers to give a brief (5-10 mins) overview from the perspective of their organisations and then there was a discussion with attendees. At the end of the session, the four groups came back together and the Facilitators provided a top-line summary of their respective group’s discussions.
Event Recording
A recording of the event is available in the Members Only Area.

Webinar - Resilience & Recovery Part 1
2020-05-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
A recording of this webinar is available in the ADCH Members Area

VAT Advice During Coronavirus
2020-04-16 10:00 - 23:00 | Virtual Event

Managing Governance, Trustee Responsibilities and Budgets
2020-04-15 10:00 - 23:00 | Virtual Event
The slides and notes from this webinar are available in the ADCH Members Area
