New Year, New Leadership!
We are delighted to announce that Chris Williams has taken on the new role of CEO at BRACE. 2023 was an incredible year for BRACE where, despite significant challenges, the charity was able to award £705,765 to new researchers, alongside ongoing research. The success of last year was a team effort, with Chris’ aptitude and…
Stephanie Beacham joins BRACE
The much loved and famous actress, Stephanie Beacham is supporting BRACE and dementia research with her latest film, Grey Matter, which she is stars in as Peg, a women living with Alzheimer’s. We are thrilled with this partnership with W4 Films and Stephanie. Grey Matter can be streamed on Sky, iTunes, Google and Amazon from…
BRACE-funded academic works on pilot project to detect early stage Alzheimer’s
Dr Wenhao Zhang, Associate Professor of Computer Vision and Machine Learning and Co-Director of the Centre for Machine Vision (CMV), is leading on an new pilot project, with BRACE funding, to investigate the link between eye movements and cognitive decline in atypical ageing. People with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a condition linked with an increased chance…
Harold Stephens – BRACE Dementia Research Supporter Offer
An exclusive offer for BRACE supporters in need of expert financial advice from the Bristol firm, Harold Stephens. As independent financial advisors, we are here to help you create an estate plan that is tax efficient and also takes into account your values and passions, meaning you can leave a meaningful legacy. Until 31st December 2023,…
Let’s Talk Dementia Success
Families from across Bristol and further afield joined dementia experts at Let’s Talk Dementia on Saturday 30th September, at Paintworks Event Space. We welcomed 200 attendees keen to learn more about dementia, the support on offer, and dementia research volunteering opportunities. The brain dome offered visitors the chance to discover more about the brain and…
Make your donations go further with no cost to you!
BRACE could receive thousands of extra pounds for dementia research thanks to Gift Aid. Please take 2 minutes to fill in a Gift Aid form and donate more, without spending a penny. Fill in a Gift Aid Form During the cost-of-living crisis, with everything from food to petrol to heating the home becoming more and…
More Research Made Possible!
In 2022, 78p of every pound BRACE received went towards charitable activities. What does this mean? Well, it means BRACE is keeping overheads down and research well and truly up. We would like to say a big thank you to every person, community group, business and trust that donated last year. Be it a big…
BRACE Funded Alzheimer’s Test Receives £1.5m for Research and NHS Use
A simple, BRACE funded test for early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease could soon be helping patients and their families at the Bristol Brain Centre to be diagnosed earlier and receive treatment sooner. This is thanks to a £1.5 million funding boost awarded by the National Institute of Health Research. Dr George Stothart’s Alzheimer’s test,…
BRACE Welcomes Care Campaigner as Ambassador
We are incredibly excited to welcome Jayne Connery, Director of Care Campaign for the Vulnerable (CCFTV) as an ambassador to BRACE. Jayne has dedicated more than 12 years to improving the lives of people living in care homes. And supporting families to ensure their loved ones receive the care they need and deserve. Her late…
Fashion Show Wows for Dementia Research
A fabulous fashion show took place in Backwell, on Thursday 15th June, to raise funds for dementia research. Glamourous guests attended the event which was hosted by exclusive French clothing brand, Tortue, for an evening of summer fashion in aid of BRACE. Eighty guests had a fashionable and enjoyable night out and raised an incredible £1000. We can’t thank…