7 hours ago
Sara Crichton
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Such an important charity that gave valuable support to my family
Recent donations
10 hours ago
Caroline Hayward
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
In memory of my dearest friend who lost her life to early onset dementia. She and her family were supported by Dementia Forward here in Harrogate.
10 hours ago
Emma Ford
£10.00
Dementia Forward help my family and I when my mum was diagnosed with Early Onset Dementia. They were the only support we had and couldn't have managed without them. Thank you x
2 days ago
Anne Horner
£150.00
+ £37.50 Gift Aid
This is a brilliant thing to do, it's so important to support people with dementia.
2 days ago
Peter Horton
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
This is such an important cause
2 days ago
Mel & Phil - TravelGate
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
3 days ago
Anonymous
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
You all do a fantastic job. Many thanks for your efforts.
3 days ago
Kathryn Jukes
£10.00
3 days ago
Tara
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Hope you get the minibus soon!
3 days ago
Victoria heron
£40.00
+ £10.00 Gift Aid
About us
Dementia Forward is the leading dementia charity for York and North Yorkshire. We provide support, advice and information to anybody affected by dementia across the county, and have developed a comprehensive range of services; all with people living with dementia at their heart. Our aim is to knit dementia support into the community, so that people can continue to live well for longer.
Dementia in some way affects more than 50% of the UK public*. In the face of this startling statistic, we want to increase awareness and understanding, and provide free, confidential advice and support, so that no-one has to face dementia alone.
To find out more about how we are making a difference, call our helpline on 03300 578592 or visit www.dementiaforward.org.uk
*Statistics from www.dementiastatistics.org
Stray Ferret Christmas Appeal
Don't let people living with dementia in the Harrogate district feel isolated and alone in their own homes this winter.
We have a £30,000 target to fund a minibus for local charity Dementia Forward. The minibus will collect people from the district affected by dementia, bring them to social events, and to enjoy good company. Keeping socially and physically active has been proven to reduce the effects of dementia.
Many of us will know someone affected by dementia. Dementia can rob people of their memories, and make it difficult to join in with their families at this time of year, but with the right care and support we can make a difference.
Please donate to our appeal. Dementia is 24/7, let's not forget those who need our help this Christmas.
To read all the articles from the Christmas Appeal, visit; https://thestrayferret.co.uk and search for 'Christmas Appeal'.
The Stray Ferret Christmas Appeal has been kindly sponsored by Vida Healthcare.
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Our updates
3 days ago
For over a decade, Dementia Forward has become a lifeline for thousands of families in the Harrogate district.
Many don’t know where to turn after a dementia diagnosis. Their lives have changed suddenly, and it can feel lonely and isolating. But the Dementia Forward team are on hand every step of the way to provide unrivalled support.
https://thestrayferret.co.uk/the-stray-ferret-christmas-appeal-2023-how-does-dementia-forward-work/
4 days ago
Thank you Prosperis Limited!
Local financial advisor Prosperis, has generously donated to the Stray Ferret Christmas appeal this year in support of Dementia Forward.
4 days ago
Dementia Forward was born in 2012 after Jill and other founding members left their previous healthcare jobs on a Friday and launched the charity the following Monday morning. Find out more about Dementia Forwards story now.
https://thestrayferret.co.uk/the-stray-ferret-christmas-appeal-the-story-of-dementia-forward/
4 days ago
Before Pauline Brown’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, she was a volunteer at Dementia Forward’s wellbeing café. Now she and her husband John, who is her carer, attend the café for a different reason.
Pauline and John lean on each other for support, but every type of dementia comes with its own set of challenges.
4 days ago
Cynthia Storie and Eileen King’s are both carers for their husbands, who are living with dementia, and have found comfort in each other through Dementia Forward’s wellbeing café. Before their husbands’ diagnosis, Cynthia was a secretary and Eileen was a nanny. They were just like anyone else. But two years ago, everything changed.
