Simon Clare takes over as
Canine Partners chairman

Simon Clare (left), Trustee David Filmer with Canine Partner Zack (centre) and David Newberry (right).

ON Tuesday May 5, 2009, Canine Partners announced that Simon Clare had taken over as chairman of the assistance dog charity. David Newberry stepped down from the chairmanship into the role of vice-chairman, a position previously held by Mr Clare.

A Trustee of Canine Partners since 2001, Simon Clare led the search for permanent premises for the charity and directed the purchase and development of the national centre now based at Heyshott, near Midhurst. He played an active part in most of the major developments including the development of puppy satellites, of which the charity now has eight around the country. He and his wife, Carys, can regularly be seen around Haslemere, training the latest puppy for Canine Partners, where they settled after postings in Nigeria and The Netherlands. Simon retired from Shell after 32 years in a variety of UK and overseas assignments.

Chief Executive Terry Knott commented “We welcome Simon as chairman, while thanking David Newberry for his dedication and support during the past four years. We are delighted David is remaining involved with the charity by becoming vice-chairman and wish Simon all the best in his new role. Our Trustees receive no remuneration for their contribution, yet work long hours, support functions that are often held far away and are responsible for guiding the integrity and strategic development of the charity – for which we are incredibly fortunate.”

For further information on fundraising, donations, volunteering or applying for a Canine Partner, please call 08456 580480 or visit www.caninepartners.co.uk.

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