‘ADS’ Charity receives Grant from Berkshire Community Foundation

Alzheimers Dementia Support (‘ADS’) Charity has been awarded a £2,500 grant from Berkshire Community Foundation in its latest round of funding.

Photo collage of visit to Brooklands Museum

The grant will help fund the Charity’s Out and About service.

Out and About is a wonderful service for People with early-stage Dementia who are still active and their Carers to enjoy new experiences and create cherished memories together in a supportive and inclusive environment. By participating in outings tailored to their needs and interests, the People affected by Dementia get a boost to their mood and well-being, while their Carers can enjoy a very welcome and much needed break from the daily routine.  

David Janetta, Chairman of ‘ADS’ Charity, said: “We are delighted to have been successful with our Berkshire Community Foundation grant application. In these very difficult times we are so grateful to receive funding to assist us in supporting the People with Dementia, their Carers and families in such need of our assistance. Our Out and About service provides a day out to various places of interest in order to stimulate the Person with Dementia whilst being supervised by our trained personnel and Volunteers. Equally important is the fact that this supervised day out gives precious respite for the Carer, allowing them some free time and helping them to cope a little better with the day to day challenges of living with their loved one during the Dementia journey. The beneficial impacts greatly improves the wellbeing of both the Person with Dementia and their Carers and helps to reduce the impact experienced on a daily basis. With the help of grant funding from organisations such as BCA we will strive to continue delivering our vital Out and About service, along with the many other important services being delivered within our ‘ADS’ portfolio, for as long as we possibly can.”

Jon Yates, CEO of Berkshire Community Foundation, said: “At Berkshire Community Foundation, we work to enable vibrant, caring and resilient communities by directing philanthropic funds towards charities that perform vital functions for local people. We are delighted to support ‘ADS’ Charity in its important work and look forward to the positive impact enabled by this grant.”

Berkshire Community Foundation works across Berkshire to raise, then distribute, funds to charities and community groups in the County.