Annual Report 2025
Dementia Hub Project 2024/5
Introduction
Over the past year, CAD Brent has continued to demonstrate that the Hubs Team is not only essential but transformative for the dementia community in Brent. Our strong and evolving partnership with Brent Memory Services has ensured a steady stream of referrals, enabling us to provide timely, compassionate, and practical support to families navigating the complexities of dementia care.
In May 2025, CAD Brent proudly celebrated its 10th anniversary with a vibrant community talent show. This milestone marks a decade of unwavering commitment to people living with dementia (PLWD) and their families. From a borough once devoid of community support, we have grown into a lifeline—delivering 18 dementia cafés across Brent, offering safe, welcoming spaces where isolation is replaced with connection, care, and joy.
De-Café Network
Our café network has expanded to 18 active dementia cafés (“de-cafs”) across Brent, each offering a rich tapestry of activities, workshops, and support. These cafés are the beating heart of our community outreach, bringing advice and wellbeing directly to those who need it most.
Highlights include:
- Two thriving Gujarati-speaking cafés, serving over 80 attendees weekly—breaking down language barriers and stigma associated with a diagnosis.
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Annual Report 2025
Dementia Hub Project 2024/5
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New grants secured for regular exercise sessions at four cafés, carer training, and health workshops.
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Current funding applications made and awaiting outcome for enrichment activities such as Art workshops.
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Regular activities that bring together this community to share ideas resources and build a resourceful supportive community.
Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG)
The Hubs Team continues to be a trusted source of support post-diagnosis, helping families navigate a fragmented care system with empathy and expertise.
Yearly Impact:
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335 new referrals
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459 unique clients supported
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2,314 episodes of advice delivered
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£469,368.49 in additional income raised for clients
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Annual Report 2025
Dementia Hub Project 2024/5
We would not have made as much progress without CAD Brent. Navigating the various medical Services, councils, and the plethora of organisations that one has to deal with. We are far more aware of what we are entitled to, how various agencies should behave and what we should expect and/or should ask for. Their support and advice are immeasurable as well as the only real support there is for us. ….Family Carer
Social Activities and Creative Health
From Bollywood dancing to Tai Chi, our activities cater to diverse interests and needs. The launch of our community choir, Songs of Joy, has been a highlight—enhancing cognitive function and fostering belonging.
Communication and Peer Support
Our WhatsApp group (currently has 260 members) continues to be a vital tool for communication, peer support, and engagement. It enables real-time updates, surveys, and recruitment for events, while fostering a sense of community among carers and PLWD.
“CAD are a shining light of support and kindness. They treat people with dignity and empathy—doing far more than other services in Brent.”
Annual Report 2025
Annual Report 2025
Dementia Hub Project 2024/5
The Future
The CAD Brent Team remain committed to growth, innovation, and co-production. We will continue to listen to our community, adapt to their needs, and deliver services that make a tangible difference in their lives.
June 2025
Annual Report 2025
Recei ts and Pa nts Accounts for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Accountant's Re ortto Commui)i Action on Dementia - Brent In accordance with instriictions given to us we have examined without carryiiig7 Out an audit the annexed receipts and payments accounts prepared from the Accoiinting records of Lommunity Action on Dementia - Brent based on inforn)ation an explanations supplied to us and we can confinn that the receipts and payments accounts are iii accordance with tlie records. Lawrence Johns Chartered Accountants 164 Field End Road Eastcote HA5 1 REI Date.. -.L.IiolJoJr Client A roval Certificate l approve the receipts and payments accounts and coiifirm that I have made available all relevant records and tnfomiation for their preparation. Danny Maher Date: 6 October 2025
| Community Action on Dementia Brent | Community Action on Dementia Brent | Community Action on Dementia Brent | Community Action on Dementia Brent | 1160552 | 1160552 | |||||
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| Receipts and payments accounts | CC16a | |||||||||
| For the period from |
For the period | Apr-24 | To | Mar-25 | ||||||
| Section A Receipts and payments | ||||||||||
| Unrestricted funds |
Restricted funds |
Endowment funds |
Total funds | Last year | ||||||
| to the nearest £ |
to the nearest | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | |||||
| A1 Receipts | ||||||||||
| McCartyand Stone Charitable | - | 5,000 | - | 5,000 | 25,273 | |||||
| Leathersellers Company | - | 5,000 | - | 5,000 | - | |||||
| Freemasons | - | 4,000 | - | 4,000 | - | |||||
| Imperial Collete | - | 7,079 | - | 7,079 | - | |||||
| SudburyNC Grant | - | 16,000 | - | 16,000 | - | |||||
| General income | 2,483 | - | - | 2,483 | - | |||||
| - | - | - | - | - | ||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | ||||||
| Sub total(Gross income for | (Gross income for | |||||||||
| AR) | AR)2,483 | 37,079 | - | 39,562 | 25,273 | |||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). - - - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - Total receipts 2,483 37,079 - 39,562 25,273 ~~SSS=~~ |
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| A3 Payments Freemasons funding - 4,000 - 4,000 - Professional Fees 8,749 - 8,749 - Service Charges & Insuirance 251 - - 251 - General Expenditure 5,501 - - 5,501 - - - - - - - - - - - Sub total 14,500 4,000 - 18,500 - ~~===~~ ~~SS SS =~~ |
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| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) - - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - Total payments 14,500 4,000 - 18,500 - ~~—SSe5=~~ |
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| Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
- 12,017 33,079 - - - - - - - 12,017 33,079 ~~===~~ |
- 21,062 - - - - - 46,335 |
- 21,062 - 46,335 |
- 21,062 - - - 46,335 |
- 21,062 | 25,273 - - 25,273 |
25,273 - - 25,273 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period |
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| Unrestricted Restricted Endowment |
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| Categories | funds funds funds Details |
| to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ |
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| B1 Cash funds | - - - - - - - - - - - - Agreement Error Agreement Error OK Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) ~~SSS=~~ |
| Unrestricted Restricted Endowment |
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| funds funds funds |
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| to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ Details |
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| B2 Other monetary assets | - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ~~——__—~~ |
| B3 Investment assets | Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) Current value (optional) - - - - - - - - - - Details ~~=~~ |
| B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use |
Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) Current value (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Details ~~==~~ |
| Fund to which Amount due When due |
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| Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities |
liability relates (optional) (optional) - - - - - Date of approval 06-Oct-25 06-Oct-25 Details AMPayne Print Name Danny Maher Angela Payne Signature ~~—~~ |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
29/10/2025
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