All monies raised will be donated to charities related to the disaster. Before forming the company, Robert Harrop had worked for various companies as a commissioned modeller where he developed his knowledge of collectables and his view that the use of ceramic resin, rather than revolutionising the industry had led to a 'follow the leader' design approach. The intitial range of 'Doggie People' became popular very quickly and the company soon expanded from the front room of their cottage into new premises at Coalport House in Shropshire where the company is still located today. As well as the Doggie People, current collections include The Beano and Dandy Collection which was introduced in 1995, Now Dennis the Menace, Camberwick Green, The Wombles and recently the introduction of Wannabeas and Picture Box.
Models retire every year with prototypes and early models being highly sought after, especially.
Robert Harrop's work prior to the company formation such as his first series of collectables, The Country Set which featured his first 'almost human' animal characters. The Robert Harrop Collectors' Club was established in 1994 and now has over 3,000 members. It was originally called the Country Companions Collectors Club but was renamed in 1997 to encompass the expanding range of Robert Harrop Designs. Members also receive a membership card, certificate and subscription to The Companion, the quarterly journal of the club. It is designed to provide information to collectors of Robert Harrop Figurines.