Royal Seal of Approval for Dogs for Good CEO

Oxfordshire’s Dogs for Good Chief Executive, Ed Bracher, has been presented an OBE insignia at Buckingham Palace by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal on behalf of His Majesty King Charles III.

The insignia was awarded to Ed in recognition of his services to disabled people.

Ed joined Banbury-based Dogs for Good in 2023 having spent 17 years previously at Riding for the Disabled Association as Chief Executive.

“It was a great honour to be awarded this by The Princess Royal and a privilege to be able to share the day with my family,” says Ed (pictured above).

“I am delighted that the importance of working to create connections between people and animals, whether dogs or horses, is gaining prominence and validity and this recognition feels like part of that journey.

“There is so much benefit from a human-animal bond and so much more to do to promote that and enable more people to live happier, healthier lives as a result.

“Of course, my work in this field has been supported by the amazing team of colleagues and many volunteers that I have had the privilege to work alongside, not to mention the incredible dogs and horses. None of this would be possible without them and much of the credit should go to them, too.”

Dogs for Good connects people and dogs together to make everyday life possible in so many extraordinary ways. The charity works with individuals, families and groups with complex health and social care needs, often due to disability, dementia, autism or mental ill health. 

Dogs can open doors, build connections and bring families and communities together. The support the charity and its dogs provide enables people to better access the world, live happier, healthier, and more independent lives.

To find out more visit https://www.dogsforgood.org/