But if you’re still feeling philanthropic…

If you’re disheartened by the politicisation of big charities, here’s a selection of smaller charities recommended by Spectator staff.

If you’re disheartened by the politicisation of big charities, here’s a selection of smaller charities recommended by Spectator staff.

For Dementia

Living with someone who has dementia is very hard. The person you knew slowly disappears and you are left with a stranger who has changed almost beyond recognition. A sense of isolation descends, along with the feeling that no one quite understands what you — the carer — are going through. Which is where the charity For Dementia comes in. It was started 14 years ago by a family (one of whom had Alzheimer’s) who found that there was a lack of specialised help both for those with dementia and for their carers. They set up the charity to give professional advice through its Admiral Nurse network of mental health nurses who specialise in dementia care.