Sarah Philip
Participant of:
London Expo 2026Participated as:
Seminar SpeakerCompany:
Helpful Hounds Assistance DogsDesignation:
COO[04-03-2026]
12:15 PM-01:00 AM
Topic: Who let the dogs in?
Location: London
Topic description: At Helpful Hounds, we see every day how assistance dogs transform lives—building confidence, restoring independence, and creating meaningful connections. This talk explores the remarkable value dogs bring to individuals, workplaces, and communities, from improving wellbeing to strengthening inclusive cultures. We'll also examine what this means for businesses under the Equalities Act 2010, clarifying rights, responsibilities, and best practice when welcoming assistance dog partners. Blending real-life impact with practical guidance, the session highlights how organisations can champion inclusion while recognising the life-changing role of assistance dogs.
Sarah has 15+ years in senior leadership roles, supporting organisations to grow, adapt and deliver meaningful impact. Her experience spans events, not‑for‑profit, professional services and technology, with a strong record of building sustainable businesses and leading teams through change.
As Founder and Director of a successful marketing agency, Sarah ran strategic management and operations, finance, people, systems and client delivery, guiding the company through the pandemic and delivered consistent, value‑led growth. She holds a CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing, serves as Non‑Executive Director for a local social enterprise, and in her spare time volunteers for ArthritisUK, and teaches aerial fitness.
