Overview

• Platform Home Ownership donated £400 on August 26 to Drone to Home, which coverage describes as the UK’s first charity dedicated to using drones to find missing dogs.
• The charity says it employs thermal camera-equipped drones to run faster, wider searches, including at night and across difficult terrain.
• Founder Phil James thanked Platform, calling each donation a source of hope for worried owners and a lifeline for lost pets.
• Platform’s representative Syeda Bhurji said the support reflects a broader commitment to community wellbeing and animal welfare.
• Articles cite Animal Search UK reporting more than 170,000 pets listed as missing nationwide as of December 2024, underscoring demand for recovery efforts.