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Dogs Trust welcomes new CEO
Mr Sharp previously worked as deputy chief executive at Victim Support and CEO at Prostate Cancer UK.
Movember CEO will take the reins at leading dog charity

The chief executive of the Movember Foundation, Owen Sharp, is set to take over as CEO the Dogs Trust in July, the charity has announced.

Former Dogs Trust CEO Adrian Burder sadly passed away in October last year, following a short illness. He had worked at the charity for more than 20 years, formerly as marketing director, before becoming chief executive in 2014.

Mr Sharp began his career as a nurse in Glasgow and has worked in a number of leadership roles in hospitals across the UK. Before joining the Movember Foundation, he previously worked as deputy chief executive at Victim Support and CEO at Prostate Cancer UK.

Commenting on his appointment, he said: ““I have watched Dogs Trust go from strength to strength, and be a much-respected force for good in the sector. As a dog lover and owner I’ve found the charity to be a helpful source of information and advice. I couldn’t be happier to have the opportunity to lead the organisation.
 
“I know the charity has ambitious goals, with a new rehoming centre opening in Cardiff in 2021 and plans for helping more people understand their dogs. I can’t wait to play my part in making this – and more – happen, as their new CEO.”

Interim CEO at the Dog’s Trust, Jim Monteith, added: “We’re delighted that Owen will be joining Dogs Trust. Owen has a strong history of leading incredibly successful charities, including Movember and Prostate Cancer UK.

“He impressed us with his wealth of experience, his thorough knowledge of the sector as well as his positive personality. He’s exactly the person we need to take up the reins here and we’re looking forward to him getting started.”

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Applications open for MMI research grants

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 RCVS' Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has launched round two of its veterinary mental health research grants.

Researchers have until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 to apply for a grant for research which reflects MMI's 2025 focus areas.

Only one Impact Grant was awarded last year, and so this year there are two Discovery Grants and one Impact Grants available. Each Discovery Grant is worth £5,000 and the Impact Grant is worth £15,000.

For more information or to apply, email researchgrants@rcvs.org.uk to contact the MMI team.

 

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News Shorts
BBC Radio 4 documentary addresses corporate fees

BBC Radio 4's File on 4 Investigates has released a documentary exploring how corporate-owned veterinary practices may be inflating bills to increase profit.

Released on 15 April, 'What's Happening To Your Vet Bills?' revealed the policies which many corporate groups have in place to increase their profits. This included targets and upgrades which veterinary teams are tasked with meeting on a regular basis.

It also features Anrich Vets, an independently-owned practice based in Wigan. Following the case of Staffordshire terrier Benjy, who is diagnosed with a tumour, the documentary shares how the team were able to offer contextualised care and advice to make the procedure as affordable as possible for his owners.

The documentary can be heard on demand on BBC iPlayer.