Finance doesn’t have to be a barrier to getting the break you need.
At Dementia Adventure, we’re hearing from many families and carers that they need a holiday now more than ever.
Our supported holidays offer an essential chance to set aside responsibilities temporarily, relax, and reconnect. But we understand that affording a holiday isn’t always easy, so we’re here to help.
Supporting Your Holiday Costs
For 2025, we’ve adjusted our pricing model to keep holidays accessible while reflecting rising costs. We now offer a structure that includes options for those who may need financial assistance, allowing us to balance sustainability with inclusivity.
Our approach includes:
- Charitable subsidies that reduce costs for those who qualify, funded by donations and grants.
- Additional funding guidance to help locate further financial support if needed.
- Transparent pricing that reflects the true cost of planning, organising, and delivering each holiday.
If you find that our listed prices are out of reach, we may be able to provide additional assistance or connect you with resources for finding further funding.
Helping You Find Additional Funding
The Dementia Adventure Support Fund
In some cases, we can offer financial support through our Dementia Adventure Support Fund. This support may go toward covering the cost of the holiday itself or removing barriers like transport, clothing, or personal care expenses. To qualify, you or the person you are caring for must have a formal dementia diagnosis, live in the UK, and demonstrate a financial need.
Eligibility criteria may include (please contact us to discuss your situation as this list is only examples):
- Not having had a holiday in a significant period
- Financial limitations as the main reason you haven’t been able to go on holiday
- Receiving means-tested benefits
- Having applied or planning to apply for additional funding elsewhere
- Not having received support from the Dementia Adventure Support Fund in the past 12 months
- Demonstrating a significant wellbeing benefit from taking a supported holiday
Thanks to Our Supporters
The Dementia Adventure Support Fund is made possible by funding from individuals, businesses, and grant funders, including People’s Postcode Lottery. We give our heartfelt thanks to everyone who helps us provide these much-needed breaks. For those who can afford to pay the listed prices, your support helps make holidays possible for others who might not otherwise afford them.
Contact us if you’d like to discuss funding options or to learn more about applying for financial support.
More Than a Break – a Change of Mindset
“Angela can’t understand why I stop her if she tries to take the children to do fun things. I end up feeling like a safeguarding officer. It can be very lonely and I’m permanently at the edge of what I can cope with without letting one of the plates I’m spinning fall.”
Struggling with the responsibilities of caring for both Angela and their neurodivergent children, Esther felt overwhelmed and under-supported by friends and family who didn’t grasp her situation. A call to Dementia Adventure changed everything; it provided not only the financial support they needed but also a team that understood their challenges.
“It was so fundamentally life-changing that this could happen. I don’t know any other organisation who could have done it. What was different about Dementia Adventure was how much they listened in order to get things right and how from the very start they understood the challenges we face.”
Upon arrival, the warmth and expertise of the staff allowed Esther to reconnect with her family, creating beautiful memories, while Angela felt uplifted and engaged.
“The holiday and the support from Dementia Adventure had a huge impact on me as a carer. I didn’t have to cook, or clean up, or think about what was happening next and what everyone was doing. Having someone else lift the mental load was amazing. I could stop having to be someone I don’t want to be — the one standing apart, on alert, watching, and making sure nothing bad is about to happen. I got to have fun and my children got a mother who wasn’t worrying”.
The supported holiday not only provided a much-needed break from routine but also fostered deeper connections among family members, significantly improving their overall dynamics. This sense of freedom, understanding, and renewed connection, allowed them to enjoy life together again, in a way that Esther no longer thought possible.
“The reality is that without Dementia Adventure we would never have been able to go on a family holiday. We could never have afforded the cost of care. If you need their help, just ring Dementia Adventure up and have a conversation — they will work out how to make it happen.”
Are You Someone Who Can Help?
We at Dementia Adventure are passionate about making it possible for people living with dementia and their loved ones to go on much-needed holidays. If you or your business can help, please contact us — we would love to hear from you.
