Enhancing the lives of Northern Ireland’s Care Home Residents
The Story Behind Harry’s Help
Established in 2024, Harry’s Help is a registered charity with a Christian ethos that seeks to enhance the lives of Northern Ireland’s Care Home residents by providing grants for recreational activities.
The charity was established in memory of Harry Arbuthnot, who lived in three Care Homes following his diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia at the age of 66.
His family saw first-hand the benefits of stimulating activities in the homes and the charity seeks to provide more opportunities for recreation for Care Home residents throughout Northern Ireland.
Benefits of Recreational Activity
Improved wellbeing
Reduced agitation
Sense of purpose
Cognitive stimulation
Improved sleep cycle
What We Do
We fundraise and raise awareness.
Care Homes apply to us for funding for recreational activity.
Where possible, a grant is made to the Care Home.
Care Home staff arrange the activity for their residents.
Examples of what we may fund include, but are not limited to: Fun days, afternoon teas, day trips, craft supplies and the purchase of sensory equipment.
Grants are typically a maximum of £250, but applications will be considered on an individual basis.
The Trustees
Margaret Arbuthnot
Amy Horner
Gill Gaston
Request a Grant Application Form
Update - October 2024: Due to an overwhelming response, we are currently not accepting new applications for funding.
We hope to open for applications again very soon.
Please keep an eye here on our website and also on our social media pages for updates.
Support Us
We rely entirely on public donations to continue the work of Harry’s Help. We are grateful for every penny donated.
Click the link below to donate
Cheque
18 Rathfern Way
Newtownabbey
Co. Antrim
BT36 6BX
Could you arrange a fundraiser for Harry’s Help? From coffee mornings to sponsored walks, we would be delighted to hear about your fundraising efforts.
We are registered with JustGiving and GoFundMe.
Contact Us
Address
Harry’s Help
18 Rathfern Way
Newtownabbey
Co. Antrim
BT36 6BX
Email
admin@harryshelp.org
Registered with the Charity Commission of Northern Ireland: NIC110112.