Magherafelt firm selects Dementia NI as charity partner for 50th anniversary year

Dementia NI has announced that leading Co Derry construction company Henry Brothers has chosen the organisation as its official Charity Partner for its milestone 50th anniversary year.

This partnership will see Henry Brothers and Dementia NI work collaboratively to raise vital funds and awareness, supporting and empowering people living with dementia across Northern Ireland.

Under the shared theme, “Building Hope. Driving Positive Change”, the partnership aims to challenge the stigma surrounding dementia while amplifying the voices of those living with the condition. Together, they will promote the message that, with the right support at the right time, people can continue to live well following a diagnosis.

The partnership comes at a significant time for both organisations. As Henry Brothers celebrates five decades in business, Dementia NI is embarking on an exciting new chapter with the launch of its ambitious five-year strategy. This strategy focuses on expanding the charity’s reach, strengthening member empowerment, and driving positive change for people living with dementia across Northern Ireland.

Founded in 2015 by five individuals living with dementia, Dementia NI is a unique, member-led charity that works directly with people following a diagnosis. Through peer-led Empowerment Groups, members are supported to raise awareness, influence services and policy, and advocate for improved support, helping ensure that everyone can live well with dementia.

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Katrina Hughes, Donor Engagement Lead at Dementia NI, commented: “We are thrilled to have been chosen by Henry Brothers as their Charity Partner. We are incredibly grateful to be part of such a milestone year as the company celebrates 50 years in business, an achievement that reflects their long-standing commitment to people and communities. We look forward to seeing what we can achieve together.”

Established in 1976, Henry Brothers is a leading UK construction company with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across Northern Ireland, England, and Scotland. With a people-focused ethos embodied in its slogan “Altogether Stronger”, the company shares Dementia NI’s commitment to collaboration and creating a positive impact in local communities.

Through this partnership, Henry Brothers will support Dementia NI through a programme of fundraising and engagement initiatives involving employees, clients, and partners, helping to extend the charity’s reach and impact.

Ian Henry, Director at Henry Brothers, said: “We are proud to announce Dementia NI as our Charity Partner. As we approach our 50th anniversary, it is especially important to us to partner with an organisation that is making such a meaningful difference within our communities.

“Dementia NI’s member-led approach and commitment to empowering people living with dementia strongly aligns with our own values at Henry Brothers. Through this partnership, ‘Building Hope. Driving Positive Change’, we look forward to engaging our teams, clients, and partners in supporting their vital work.

“At Henry Brothers, being ‘Altogether Stronger’ is about making a positive impact beyond construction. We are excited to work alongside Dementia NI to help raise awareness, challenge stigma, and support people to live well with dementia.”

Dementia NI looks forward to working closely with Henry Brothers throughout this partnership to build hope, drive positive change, and help create a more inclusive society where every person living with dementia is heard, valued, and supported.