# HOLT &amp; DISTRICT DEMENTIA SUPPORT

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 1179793
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Sept. 4, 2018
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1179793


## Contact

- **Address:** 39 Cromer Road, HOLT, Norfolk
- **Postcode:** NR25 6EU
- **Phone:** 01263 710617
- **Email:** treasurer@holtdementiasupport.org.uk
- **Website:** www.holtdementiasupport.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE CHARITY’S OBJECTS (‘THE OBJECTS’) ARE THE PROMOTION OF SOCIAL INCLUSION AMONGST THOSE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA AND THEIR CARERS WITHIN HOLT AND THE IMMEDIATE SURROUNDING DISTRICT TO A RADIUS OF 8 MILES WHO ARE SOCIALLY EXCLUDED FROM SOCIETY, OR PARTS OF SOCIETY, AS A RESULT OF THEIR DISABILITY BY:-1. PROVIDING SUPPORT AND SERVICES APPROPRIATE TO THEIR NEEDS;2. DEVELOPING GREATER AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF DEMENTIA ISSUES WITHIN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY;3. ESTABLISHING AND DEVELOPING NETWORKS AND LINKS WITH OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS AND BUSINESSES TO ENABLE US TO SUPPORT AND DEVELOP A LOCAL DEMENTIA FRIENDLY COMMUNITY;4. PROVIDING ACCESSIBLE INFORMATION ON HOW TO ACCESS ADVICE, SUPPORT AND SERVICES FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA AND THEIR CARERS; AND5. PROVIDING SOCIAL SUPPORT AND ACCESS TO ACTIVITIES THROUGH THE PROVISION OF A DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY CAFÉ, HOME VISITING AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.

**Activities:** Centred on Holt and the surrounding district, we offer social support and access to activities for those living with dementia and respite for their carers through provision of 2 weekly cafes, a home visiting service and a twice monthly   afternoon cafe, plus information and advice on our website and newsletters, dementia awareness training and participation in local dementia friendly initiatives.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
- **Who:** Elderly/old People



## Geography

- Norfolk





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| **CLAIRE GAYNOR ROBERTS** | Chair | Sept. 4, 2018 |
| DAVID BENSON TWINING SIDGWICK |  | Sept. 4, 2018 |
| Dr Stephen John Gillam |  | June 6, 2022 |
| ISOBEL MARGARET HORSLEY |  | Aug. 10, 2020 |
| Jocelyn Paula Wiggins |  | June 2, 2023 |
| Karen Elizabeth Neill |  | June 19, 2025 |




