# AVON VALLEY DEMENTIA SUPPORT

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1190563
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** July 27, 2020
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1190563


## Contact

- **Address:** Pinewood, Warren Lane, RINGWOOD
- **Postcode:** BH24 2AR
- **Phone:** 01425473777
- **Email:** Gildanewsham@aol.com
- **Website:** avonvalleydementiasupport.org



## Activities

**Objects:** TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF THOSE DIAGNOSED WITH DEMENTIA AND RELATED CONDITIONS LIVING IN SOUTH WEST HAMPSHIRE AND SURROUNDING AREAS BY THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT, PRACTICAL ADVICE AND A SAFE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THEY MAY MEET REGULARLY TO ENGAGE IN RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO STIMULATE MEMORY AND COORDINATION SKILLS GIVING THEM THE FEELING OF SELF-WORTH, IMPROVED WELL-BEING AND INCLUSION

**Activities:** Activities: Music especially singing, has the power to help unlock memories. The Butterfly Cafe, gives the opportunity for people to meet in a safe environment and to feel included. These events are held monthly at the Victoria Rooms Fordingbridge. We are in the process of developing a Befriending Service for people in the Ringwood, Fordingbridge and surrounding areas.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Disability, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity
- **Who:** Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities



## Areas of operation

- Dorset
- Hampshire
- Wiltshire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 29, 2025 | £400 | £3482 | — | — |
| Aug. 29, 2024 | £205 | £3658 | — | — |
| Aug. 29, 2023 | £587 | £3141 | — | — |
| Aug. 29, 2022 | £5630 | £3026 | — | — |
| Aug. 29, 2021 | £2458 | £1725 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Christine Alice Frances Higginson — appointed Feb. 22, 2021
- Christine Bryant — appointed Feb. 2, 2017
- EDWARD NEWSHAM — appointed Feb. 24, 2017
- GILDA NEWSHAM MBE — appointed Feb. 24, 2017
- Margaret Gibbs — appointed Feb. 24, 2017