How to Support Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare: Wish List, Shop, Events and Volunteering

You can support Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare (WGW) in three main ways: buy items the kennels need from its Amazon Wish List, purchase merchandise from its online shop, or take part in its events and fundraising activities. The charity describes itself as self-funding and dependent on supporters and the public, so all three routes matter. The right choice depends on whether you want to give goods, buy something for yourself, or give time and take part.

Buy from the Amazon Wish List

WGW runs an Amazon Wish List ("WGW Wish List") for items the hounds need. This is the most direct way to give practical goods rather than money.

• What to do: Open the Wish List link on the WGW website, choose an item, and complete the purchase through Amazon as normal. The item is sent to the charity.
• Expected result: The kennels receive the specific food, accessories or supplies listed.
• Check first: The site does not state delivery arrangements, tax treatment or whether the list is updated regularly, so confirm the current list before relying on a particular item.

The site also highlights an Amazon Prime deal: Barking Heads multipacks reduced from £14 to £6.70, described as a favourite of many of the hounds. Prices and availability on Amazon change, so treat this as an example of the kind of deal WGW flags rather than a fixed offer.

Shop for WGW merchandise

The online shop sells branded items, with these examples from the site:

The cap listing notes that variants can be chosen on the product page. The site does not publish payment methods or shipping details, so check these at checkout. Buying merchandise supports the charity and gives you a visible way to talk about greyhound welfare.

Join events and fundraising

WGW's news section shows the kinds of activities supporters take part in:

• Beach walks – 75 hounds reached West Wittering beach, organised with a Surrey sighthound walking group.
• Show stands – a group represented WGW at Sandown Park, with interest from the public.
• Summer BBQ – raised over £1,500, with thanks to people who planned, set up, sold and attended.
• Amazon Prime sign-ups – the site promotes Amazon Prime as a way to help WGW.

These are past examples, not a calendar. To find current events, check the Latest News section of the site or call the kennels.

Volunteer time: walking and homing help

Support does not have to be financial. WGW is open for dog walking from 11am to 1pm, with walking continuing until 2pm. Key conditions:

• Book first: Walking is by appointment only. Call 01932 251894 and leave a voicemail to book.
• First visit: Bring proof of identification.
• Homing appointments: Arrive at your appointment time even if it falls outside walking hours.
• Before you walk: Watch the short video on walking greyhounds at the kennels.

Walking gives the dogs exercise and gives you direct experience of greyhounds, which is useful if you are considering adoption. The site also offers a "Top Tips" video for present and future owners, including one titled "Stopping shouldn't be a show stopper."

Which route fits you?

• Want to give practical goods: Use the Amazon Wish List.
• Want something in return: Buy from the shop (mug £5, cap £10).
• Want to meet the dogs and help hands-on: Book a walking appointment by phone.
• Want to join a community activity: Watch the news page for walks, shows and fundraisers.

The site does not mention membership schemes, direct debit giving or sponsorship programmes, so do not assume these exist. For anything not covered online, the kennels phone line (01932 251894) is the stated contact route.