GiveMatch Age UK, Hythe, Lyminge, Ashford

At Age UK Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford, we’re proud of the fundraising and support we’ve provided to individuals with dementia over the years. But we need help. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Givematch to support vital community services.

Dementia is a growing issue locally, and the donations we receive are vital in helping us better support our community’s most vulnerable. The truth is, without you, there isn’t the money to provide the support we currently do.

Individuals with dementia frequently struggle with isolation and confusion, this has a telling impact on not just the individual, but also their families, their friends, and their carers.

Approximately 1.3% of the UK population has dementia – a figure which rises to 7.1% for over-65s – almost a million people. These people need community-based help that’s easily accessible in order to live a happy and dignified life – and that’s what we strive to provide.

We have several dementia services that cost money to run that, frankly, can’t be maintained on volunteer help alone. These services include our day centres, our memory cafes, home visits, and information and advice – both online and in person.

Those who attend our events benefit from new and maintained social connections, a marked improvement in quality of life, and a reduction in loneliness.

Your help is needed. We need to raise £1,000 to deliver and improve our dementia services.

Your donation via Givematch will be doubled if after your donation you share your personal donation link and two other people donate. If you have friends, family, work colleagues – you name it – donate today and share your link. We’re counting on your help.

Click the link below to donate now.

https://app.givematch.com/?fr=Xl86O2f6

And if you don’t have the money to donate, be sure to share the link around with friends and family.

Thank you, Age UK Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford.