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We are a small, lean charity, and make sure to use our funds wisely. We were founded by our Chief Executive Helen Hamblen when she herself experienced the heart-breaking reality of dementia. All our trustees and staff have lived experience of dementia and so we all know what it is like to live the dementia journey, and that’s why people who need our services and our support are at the heart of everything we do.

Our Team

ChieF EXECUTIVE

Helen Hamblen

Helen lives in West End with her husband and two sons. She has been living with dementia since 2014 when her father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, Vascular dementia, and Lewy Body dementia, and shared caring responsibilities with her family. Helen oversees the running of the Charity including Governance, Fundraising, Marketing, and Finance.

HEAD OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Vicki Johnston

Vicki lives in Alresford near Alton with her husband and daughter. She has been living with dementia since 2014 when her mother was diagnosed with mixed dementia and shares caring responsibilities with her Father and Sister. Vicki oversees all of our community support as well as coordinating our Groups in Basingstoke and North Hampshire.

Community & Corporate Fundraiser

Frances Juat

Frances lives in Southampton with her partner. She recently graduated from the University of Southampton with a MSc in International Security and Risk. From running a self-led fundraising campaign for her half marathon to volunteering at eye camps and children's hospitals, she has always been drawn to causes that matter and the passion to making a real difference in people's lives.

Dementia navigator

Christine Collins

Christine lives near New Milton and has been living with dementia since 2015 when her father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. She has experience working in a dementia specialist care home and joined Dementia Support Hampshire & IOW as she is keen to support the wider community.

dementia navigator

Carolyn Jolly

Carolyn lives in Petersfield with her budgie. She is a trained speech and language therapist and is enthusiastic about supporting people with neurological challenges. Carolyn’s grandfather had dementia associated with Parkinson’s Disease. Carolyn is the Peer Support Coordinator for our Groups in Havant & Waterlooville.

dementia navigator

Kathryn Strange

Kathryn lives in Botley with her husband and daughter and Westie Tommy! She also has grown up children that have flown the nest. Kathryn has personal experience of living with dementia caring for her dad, and also her mum. Kathryn runs our Eastleigh, Fareham and Ringwood Support & Social Groups.

Trustee

Petina Leaver

Petina lives in Shirrell Heath with her husband. She has two grown up children that have flown the nest. Tina has lived experience of dementia when she cared for her father who had Dementia. She works full time at Tesco Bank in IT. Tina agreed to chair our Board of Trustees as she too had

Trustee

Dr Nicola Andrews

Nicola lives in Hedge End and works at the University of Southampton as a researcher. Her research is focused on ageing and dementia. She is a registered nurse and before moving into research spent over 25 years working across health, social care and the charitable sector, mostly in palliative care.

Trustee

Claire Applin

Claire lives near Petersfield with her husband. She has two children and two stepchildren, all now grown up and pursuing their own careers. Claire's father had Parkinson's disease and vascular dementia. Claire is a qualified social worker and has spent the last 32 years working in the adult health and social care sector,

Trustee

Dr Cameron Pinn

Cameron's family home is in Somerset, but he studied at Southampton University studying Medicine. He is now a fully qualified doctor and hopes to work in neurosurgery. Cameron’s grandfather has Parkinson’s disease. Cameron also volunteered for Age UK and joined Dementia Support Hampshire & IOW as a Trustee because he is interested in supporting people living with neurodegenerative conditions.

Trustee

Helen Bodiam

Helen lives in Fleet with her husband. She is a qualified CIMA accountant and has 20+ years experience working in finance in the charity and not-for-profit sectors. She has worked for some well known charities such as The Prince’s Trust, Prostate Cancer UK, Wessex Cancer Trust and is now Finance Manager at The Brain Tumour Charity.

Trustee

Karon Walton

Karon lives in Portchester and works in Fareham, specialising in later-life client law which includes Court of Protection, Lasting Powers of Attorney, care home and funding issues. The Court of Protection deals with applications on behalf of people who have lost their mental capacity and are therefore unable to manage their own affairs.

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