A UK charity that has provided care for vulnerable people with dementia for four decades has entered liquidation. Dementia Concern, which supported individuals living with dementia, their families, and carers in Ealing, has officially ceased operations.
Closure Announcement and Impact
The charity acknowledged the closure in a statement on May 15, recognising that the news may be "upsetting and may create uncertainty." It assured that staff, service users, and families would be treated with dignity, clarity, and compassion. Discussions were ongoing with local stakeholders to explore whether any aspects of Dementia Concern's work could continue through alternative providers. However, the organisation formally ceased operations on Friday, May 22. Liquidators James Hopkirk and Andrew Tate of Kreston Reeves LLP were appointed on June 2.
Services Provided Over 40 Years
For more than 40 years, Dementia Concern delivered three core services. It provided dementia link workers who conducted home visits, offered personalised support, and carried out six-monthly assessments to help individuals and families understand and manage changes in their condition. The charity also offered dementia advice, guiding people to local and national support services. Additionally, it ran social clubs that provided a safe, friendly environment where people living with dementia could socialise, build friendships, and share meals together. These services helped many remain in their homes for as long as possible while connecting them to appropriate health and social care support.
Statement from the Board Chair
Peter Ryan, Chair of Dementia Concern's Board of Trustees, said: "Dementia Concern extends its heartfelt thanks to all staff, volunteers, partners, and—most importantly—the individuals and families we have been privileged to support. To close this very unique and longstanding charity has been an extremely difficult decision for the Board, particularly because we work with vulnerable people living with dementia in Ealing." He added: "Like many other charities, our financial position has become unsustainable. Over the past couple of years, we have put a range of measures in place to try to keep the organisation going, but despite our best efforts, we have now reached the end of the road."
