# KirrieConnections

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC048607
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** Aug. 7, 2018
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC048607


## Contact

- **Address:** 29 Roods, Kirriemuir
- **Postcode:** DD8 4HN
- **Website:** www.kirrieconnections.com



## Activities

**Activities:** &#x27;It carries out activities or services itself&#x27;

**Purposes:** &#x27;the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage&#x27;

**What the charity does:** Kirrie Connections is a dementia support hub, based in the rural Angus town of Kirriemuir. The charity offers help, support and advice to people who are living with dementia and the unpaid carers of people with dementia.

**Beneficiaries:** &#x27;People with disabilities or health problems&#x27;

**Objectives:** 3.1 The charitable purposes of the SCIO (&#x27;the Charitable Purposes&#x27;) are: 3.1.1 the relief of those in need by reason of age and ill-health, with a particular focus on those with dementia, through:  3.1.1.1 raising awareness and challenging the stigma and misconceptions about dementia as well as identifying and addressing the needs of those with dementia in the community and their carers.  3.1.1.2 working in partnership within the community to increase the opportunities for people with dementia and their carers in order that they may remain engaged in their desired lifestyle for as long as possible.  3.1.1.3 delivering programmes of activities in the community for the benefit of older people and those with dementia.  3.1.1.4 providing carer respite, support and practical assistance in the home. exploring new ideas and the use of technology to improve the lives of those affected by old age and dementia.  3.1.1.5 and carrying out similar projects, initiatives or activities to advance the SCIO&#x27;s charitable purposes.





## Geography

- **Main operating location:** Angus
- **Geographical spread:** A specific local point, community or neighbourhood







