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Part-Time Trust Fundraiser Sought
Join BRACE as a Trust Fundraiser and help to play an important part in the growth of the charity. The role is 22.5 hours, with hybrid working. The BRACE Charity Office is in Southmead Hospital, Bristol. Salary: £25k pro-rata. Contract: Permanent Location: BRACE Charity Office at Southmead Hospital, Bristol BS10 5NB (hybrid working arrangements available). The…
BRACE secures £100k for up-and-coming dementia researchers
BRACE has been awarded more than £100,000 from the Medical Research Council (MRC). This is incredible news for dementia research. The grant will be used to support up-and-coming researchers at the University of Bath, University of Bristol, Plymouth University and Swansea University. In recent years the pandemic has limited the amount of research BRACE has…
Welcome to the Board
The BRACE Trustee board welcomes a new member, Richard Higgs from Harold Stephens. Richard becomes the twelfth member of the Board which is made up of a mix of financial, legal, business and medical experts. The Trustees are responsible for the good governance and strategic direction of the charity. Richard is hoping his extensive experience…
New funding awarded to develop revolutionary Alzheimer’s test
BRACE has awarded University of Bath neuroscientist, Dr George Stothart, a grant of £92,747 to help develop a pioneering new approach to detect Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The funding will be used to investigate whether three major types of dementia can be detected by the ‘Fastball EEG’ technology, which Dr Stothart has developed. This is…
Gift Aid Awareness Day 2022
Gift Aid Awareness Day falls on Thursday 6th October 2022. Every year the scheme gives £1.3 billion to UK charities. BRACE receives thousands of extra pounds for dementia research thanks to Gift Aid. During the cost-of-living crisis with everything becoming more and more expensive, filling in a Gift Aid form is a cost-free way to…
Spectacular Summer Gala and Auction
BRACE hosted a spectacular Summer Gala and Auction, welcoming 140 guests to the Marriott Bristol, on Friday 1st July. Guests enjoyed a fantastic night of great company, fine food, music, laughter and an auction. The eagle eye amongst you may also recognise, Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant, Peaches Golding, OBE CStJ in attendance. The event raised more…
Bristol Film Festival Supports BRACE
Great news for dementia research and film lovers, BRACE has been chosen as the charity of the year for the Bristol Film Festival. The festival hosts films in unique venues across Bristol throughout the year, such as in Brunel’s SS Great Britain and Aerospace Bristol. BRACE supporters are able to claim 15% off event tickets…
BRACE Receives Large Grant!
After a difficult 2020 and 2021 we are excited to announce the Medical Research Council has awarded BRACE a large grant to support early career researchers. Thank you to MRC. We are over the moon. This is a very positive start to 2022 and will ensure promising and talented researchers will be able to continue their…
Solicitor sought to join Board of Trustees
Are you passionate about improving the world and would like to use your legal skills to help defeat dementia? The Trustees of BRACE are looking for a new Trustee who is a private client solicitor or similar with knowledge of wills, probate, powers of attorney and a legal perspective on issues relating to dementia. There…
Running for Loved Ones – London Marathon 2021
Seven dedicated runners from across England and Wales took part in the 2021 London Marathon on Sunday 2 October. Many of the runners signed up to run in autumn 2019! The runners all had their own, personal reasons for running for dementia research. You can find out why below. Collectively the seven runners raised over…