HALESWORTH DEMENTIA CARERS FUND – Who are we?
As we go in to the new year I would like to clarify who exactly the HDCF is. It is a completely independent registered charity run for the benefit of families in the Halesworth area who have someone suffering from dementia. We are not part of Dementia U.K. We are also completely separate from the Pear Tree Centre, Halesworth Volunteer Centre and the Alzheimers Society, though we do work very closely with them and the local care agencies.
Unlike the above organisations, we do not have any paid administrators. HDCF is run by a board of 12 Trustees who are all volunteers, and none of whom receives any payment or remuneration. This means that every penny we raise is used to support our charitable work. As a registered charity we hold an AGM every year which is open to the public, and gives people the opportunity to receive a financial report and meet the Trustees.
We run a series of activities every week, and full details are on our website. We are able to offer a full day of respite care every Friday at the Patrick Stead Day Centre, where people suffering from dementia are looked after by our fully-trained staff. Spaces are limited so it is very important to contact us regarding this provision. We are also able to offer advice regarding what sort of services are available, though we do not offer specific medical advice.
For more information regarding the work of Halesworth Dementia Carers Fund please go to www.halesworthdementia.co.uk, contact us on info@halesworthdementia.co.uk or call us on 07990 199632 or go to our Facebook Page. We are here to help you.
100+ Club.
Numbers for this draw are drawn monthly, offering prizes of£100, £75, £50 and £25. If you would like a number please contact Anna on 07721 842802
January Film
Our next film, to be shown at The Cut on Wednesday 21st January will be the outstanding “Downton Abbey – The Grand Finale”. Doors open at 1.30 for a 2.00 start and admission is by £5 donation.
On behalf of HDCF may I wish you all a very healthy and successful 2026.
John Wood
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