We are delighted to share that our Charity of The Year for 2026/27 is Dementia UK.
Our Charity of the Year is chosen through team nominations and a company-wide vote. Dementia UK is a cause that resonates across the business, particularly where dementia has impacted family members, making the work they do all the more meaningful to us. Over the year, we’ll be fundraising through a mix of activities, from our usual bake-offs and sweepstakes to some bigger challenges still to come. Our target is £2,000, and we’re aiming to go beyond that, with donations open via our JustGiving page.
About Dementia UK
Dementia UK is the dementia specialist nurse charity. The charity’s Admiral Nurses provide life-changing care for families affected by all forms of dementia.
Today, dementia is the leading cause of death in the UK. As of 2025, more than one million people in the UK were living with this condition.
There’s no cure for dementia. But there is care. Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses are continually supported and developed by the charity to provide life-changing support for families affected by all forms of dementia. Their Nurses work in hospitals, GP practices and local community services to provide clinical, emotional and practical support that enables people to live more positively with dementia.
If you are affected by dementia and need information or advice, you can call Dementia UK’s Helpline on 0800 888 6678 for support from dementia specialist Admiral Nurses. The Helpline is open from 9am to 9pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm at weekends (excluding 25th December).
Meet Gareth
When his partner Sarah was diagnosed with young onset frontotemporal dementia at the age of 48, Gareth struggled to know where to turn. Our Admiral Nurses supported Gareth as he became a Sarah’s carer, reassuring him as Sarah’s dementia progressed that he was providing her with the best care possible. Sarah died in December 2024.
Gareth shares his experience and reflects on the challenges of being a carer for someone with dementia here.
Useful links
- About dementia: Learn more about what dementia is, the symptoms, risk factors, and different stages.
- Living with dementia: Expert tips for managing complex everyday challenges.
- How we can support you: Get support from our dementia specialist Admiral Nurses.
- Resources: Download or order information leaflets on topics including health issues, finance and benefits, supporting children and managing employment.
