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The Dementia Experience is dedicated to delivering joyful events that generate connection for those who have family members living with dementia. We're based in Kent and are expanding to new areas.
Dementia can be an incredibly isolating and emotionally draining experience. We are here for you as a free, local support network. Rather than focusing on loss, the organisation emphasises living in the present with fun, joy, and meaningful connection. Everyone's situation is unique, with its own set of challenges. We firmly believe that by coming together and sharing knowledge in a positive community, the dementia experience can be a joyful one. 
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What we do
The Dementia Experience organise free regular clubs- term time- & other 'one-off wonder' events- all year round- to support people with a family member experiencing dementia.
Free support for families experiencing dementia Our regular clubs, coffee mornings & resources are free to anyone who needs them. See our full calendar of events here. Why we do it
Clara Hebblethwaite founded The Dementia Experience after caring for her mother with vascular dementia, inspiring her to change how society views the condition. Rooted in lived experience, The Dementia Experience aims to challenge negative perceptions of dementia, reduce distress, and show that joy, connection, and quality of life are still possible — one positive moment at a time. |
Our Funders & Partners
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We are incredibly grateful to our wonderful funders and partners, whose generosity and belief in our mission make our work possible. Thanks to three years of funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, our Hummingbird Volunteer Project is already making a meaningful difference in the local community. A huge thank you to everyone who supports our vision and helps us bring joy, connection and uplifting experiences to families affected by dementia.
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Moroccan Fundraising Mission
On 12th October, a brave & brilliant team of 9 are taking on a 50km mission through Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains. Walking over 3 days in honour of loved ones living with dementia, they are raising funds for TDE so that we can continue to deliver nuggets of joy to family members & their loved ones living with dementia. Please donate today & support the team taking on this challenge.
Reviews
"I think the dementia journey pushes us all to think about difficult things in new ways - life and death, and what it is to be human, what it is to communicate, what it is to connect, what it is to love somebody. That is the experience. It is a real journey that people go on. The way you're approaching it at The Dementia Experience - supporting one another as we try to find a way through what dementia is and remain connected to the people that we love. It's really important."
Sarah Metcalfe | Managing Director of The Utley Foundation
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As Featured On...
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GB News
GB News has interviewed us about why we think
it's so important to disrupt the dementia narrative. |
BBC Radio Kent
BBC Radio Kent have interviewed us several times
about the power of music, community & connection. |
The Dementia Experience is a Community Interest Company (CIC) no: 15605406
This is a special type of limited company which exists to benefit the community. Although not a charity, a CIC is a not-for-profit social enterprise where any profit is put back into achieving social objectives in the community. As a CIC, The Dementia Experience must report to Companies House about our activities, pay tax, and file accounts to report on our expenditure each financial year.
This is a special type of limited company which exists to benefit the community. Although not a charity, a CIC is a not-for-profit social enterprise where any profit is put back into achieving social objectives in the community. As a CIC, The Dementia Experience must report to Companies House about our activities, pay tax, and file accounts to report on our expenditure each financial year.
