Association of Dogs and Cats Homes

Regional Group Meeting - South West England
2026-01-16 | Regional Group Meeting
For further information on the South West England Regional Group’s next meeting, please visit the Members Area to contact the group’s Coordinators, Sarah Eden and Grace Rose-Gale.

Regional Group Meeting - Islands
2026-02-11 | Regional Group Meeting
For further information on the Islands Regional Group’s next meeting, please visit the Members Area to contact the group’s Coordinator, Steve Byrne.

Fundraisers Forum
2026-02-12 11:00 - 12:30 UTC | Virtual Event
About the session
Our popular Fundraisers Forum is back with our new host, Izzy Tutcher from Leicester Animal Aid.
The topic for this session will be ‘Community & Corporate Fundraising’.
Who can attend
This session is available to anyone who works or volunteers at an ADCH Member organisation.
Cost to attend
There is no cost for ADCH Members to attend this session.
Registration
Registration is required in advance.
ADCH Members can register here.

Regional Group Meeting - South Midlands
2026-03-11, 2026-06-10, 2026-09-09 | Regional Group Meeting
For further information on the South Midlands Regional Group’s next meeting, please visit the Members Area to contact the group’s Coordinator, Peter Newcombe.

ADCH Virtual Open Meeting
2026-03-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
About this Event
Our first Open Meeting of 2026 will be held virtually via Zoom on Tuesday 17 March at 10:00.
Attendees will receive key updates from ADCH, have the opportunity to share their own updates and hear from our guest speaker, Emma McGrath, Professional Support Solicitor at Citation, who will provide an overview of the new Employment Rights Act, highlighting what the changes mean for your organisation.
You can view the full programme here
You can view a draft copy of the minutes from our last Open Meeting, held on the 25 November 2025, on our ‘Previous Events’ page here
Who can attend
This event is open to ADCH Members and invited Supporters.
Cost to attend
Attendance is free of charge.
Registration
Secure your place by registering here.
Disclaimer
The Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) provides a platform for various speakers during its events and in its materials. Please note that ADCH does not endorse or validate every element of the presentations or information shared by speakers. The views and opinions expressed are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official position or policies of ADCH. Attendees are encouraged to use their discretion and critical judgment when interpreting and applying the information provided.

Regional Group Meeting - Northern Ireland
2026-03-25 | Regional Group Meeting
For further information on the Northern Ireland Regional Group’s next meeting, please visit the Members Area to contact the group’s Coordinator, Conor O’Kane.

Regional Group Meeting - North Midlands
2026-04-01 | Regional Group Meeting
For further information on the North Midlands Regional Group’s next meeting, please visit the Members Area to contact the group’s Coordinator, Ben Wilkes.

ADCH Wellbeing Session
2026-04-01 19:00 - 19:40, 2026-04-08 10:30 - 11:10, 2026-04-15 19:00 - 19:40, 2026-04-22 10:30 - 11:10, 2026-05-06 10:30 - 11:10, 2026-05-13 19:00 - 19:40, 2026-08-05 19:00 - 19:40 | Virtual Event
About the sessions
Delivered by ADCH Wellbeing Volunteer, Gary Fielder, these wellbeing sessions will run every Wednesday. The session times will alternate between a morning session at 10:30 AM and an evening session at 7:00 PM.
Each session will last approximately 40 minutes.
Sessions will typically begin with a brief discussion on a wellbeing-related topic, followed by some guidance around mindfulness, and one or two meditations exercises to conclude. No prior experience in mindfulness or meditation is required.
*Please note: You only need to register once. After completing the registration form, you’ll have access to all weekly sessions without needing to re-register.
Who can attend
These sessions are available to anyone who works or volunteers at an ADCH Member organisation.
Cost to attend
There is no cost for ADCH Members to attend these sessions.
Registration
You can register for the wellbeing sessions by clicking here.

Regional Group Meeting - North West England
2026-04-08, 2026-08-05 | Regional Group Meeting
For further information on the North West England Regional Group’s next meeting, please visit the Members Area to contact the group’s Coordinator, Lindsay Kerr.

ADCH Volunteer Training
2026-04-21 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-28 14:00 - 15:15, 2026-06-16 09:30 - 10:00, 2026-06-26 15:30 - 16:00, 2026-07-03 15:00 - 15:45 | Virtual Event
For further information on this training session for ADCH Volunteers, please visit the Volunteers Area or contact ADCH’s Volunteer Manager, Michelle Widger.

ADCH Conference 2026
2026-05-07 - 2026-05-08
Visit registration.adchconference26.com to get your tickets and find out more!

Regional Group Meeting - Yorkshire & Humber
2026-05-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Regional Group Meeting
For further information on the Yorkshire & Humber Regional Group’s first meeting, please visit the Members Area to contact the group’s Coordinator, Trish Spargo.

TACP Update for Members
2026-06-29 14:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
This online session hosted by Cathy Gurney, CEO of The Animal Charity Pharmacy, will cover the benefits of using TACP, how to register on the site, how to register adopters to your charity account and how to place your orders.
This event is open to ADCH Members and invited Supporters.
Attendance is free of charge.
Registration is required in advance. Click here to register.
Please send any questions in advance to caroline@adch.org.uk

Fundraisers Forum
2026-07-09 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Event
About the session
Our popular Fundraisers Forum is back with our host, Izzy Tutcher from Leicester Animal Aid.
The topics for this session are Supporter Experience and Care.
Izzy will be joined by Amanda Long, Supporter Experience Manager at Battersea, to share the Supporter Experience Principles developed and embedded at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. Through real examples and lessons learned, Amanda will be showing how organisations can move from transactional communications to relationship-led experiences that build trust, deepen emotional connection and build loyalty leading to increased lifetime support. Amanda and her team’s brilliant work shows that supporter experience isn’t just a nice extra, but essential for building supporter loyalty and driving long term success across our charities.
The session will be an interactive one with some breakout sessions to share experiences of supporter care, plus time for questions too.
Who can attend
This session is available to anyone who works or volunteers at an ADCH Member organisation.
Cost to attend
There is no cost for ADCH Members to attend this session.
Registration
Registration is required in advance.
ADCH Members can register here.

ADCH AGM & Virtual Open Meeting
2026-07-14 10:00 - 12:45 | Virtual Event
About this Event
10:00 – 10:50: The ADCH Annual General Meeting (AGM)
We invite all voting Members (Full Members) to join us for our virtual AGM, which will be held on Tuesday 14 July 2026.
The AGM is an opportunity for us to reflect on the past year and to understand ADCH plans for the year ahead.
We will also be confirming the results of the Trustee Elections.
The agenda and papers will be circulated in advance.
11:00 – 12:45: Virtual Open Meeting
Following a short screen break, we will welcome all Members (including Affiliate and Provisional) to join us for our second Open Meeting of the year.
The Open Meeting will feature the session, ‘What Role Should AI Play in Animal Rescue?’, delivered by George Bloor, Dogs Trust; David Bowles, RSPCA; Louis Cooper-Rettie, Woodgreen.
Following the panel session, there will be updates from ADCH Committees, and the opportunity for Sponsors, Members, and Affiliates to share updates.
Who can attend
This event is available for ADCH Members and invited Sponsors only.
Please note: Only Voting Members can attend the AGM.
Cost to attend
There is no cost to attend the AGM or Open Meeting.
Registration
Registration in advance is required. Register here.

Regional Group Meeting - East Midlands
2026-07-15 | Regional Group Meeting
For further information on the East Midlands Regional Group’s next meeting, please visit the Members Area to contact the group’s Coordinator, Sarah Norbury.

Legislative Forum
2026-09-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
About the session
Following the success of last year’s popular Legislative Forum, we’re pleased to invite members to join ADCH’s Legislative Committee for updates on key legislation affecting rescue and rehoming, with a focus on licensing across different jurisdictions on Thursday 10 September from 12:00–13:00.
This is a valuable opportunity to hear from those closely involved in legislation and advocacy, share experiences, and ask your questions. Registration is required and you’re welcome to submit any burning questions when you register. We look forward to seeing you there and continuing the conversation on the important topics of licensing of rescues and more.
Who can attend
This session is available to anyone who works or volunteers at an ADCH Member organisation.
Cost to attend
There is no cost for ADCH Members to attend this session.
Registration
Registration is required in advance.
ADCH Members can register here.
