The Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) has recently conducted elections for several key positions on its Board of Trustees, including Chair, Vice Chair, and two Trustee positions. Additionally, the Association held open recruitment for an Honorary Treasurer. The results of these appointments were announced at the recent Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on July 2nd and presented to members by the Association’s Secretary, Peter Laurie.

ADCH hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) online on 2nd July 2024, with 31 member organisations attending. This virtual gathering provided an opportunity to present last year’s accounts, highlight achievements, and set the stage for future initiatives.

ADCH carries out an Annual Return activity in the first quarter of each year.

The Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) is delighted to announce the re-election of Giles Webber, Chief Executive of Birmingham Dogs Home, as Chair for a second term. Giles, who was first elected by members in 2021, will continue to bring his extensive experience and commitment to the role.

Since the ADCH central team works from home, every day is #BringYourDogToWorkDay for us! While remote work has its perks, it can sometimes feel lonely.

It’s National Volunteer Week, and here at ADCH, we’re celebrating the invaluable contributions of our amazing volunteers, who generously give their time, expertise, and passion to support ADCH.

The ADCH Conference 2024 proved to be an outstanding success, drawing a record-breaking attendance of over 550 delegates to the Telford International Centre from 14th to 15th May. Members attended from all eight ADCH jurisdictions, with some delegates travelling from as far as the USA.

On Friday, the central team met at Birmingham Dogs Home to roll up their sleeves and pack over 500 delegate bags!