Introduction
Lost Chord is an innovative charity dedicated to improving the quality of life and well-being of those living with dementia using interactive musical stimuli to increase their general awareness and self esteem.
Lost Chord was founded by our Chief Executive Helena Muller in 1999. From its earliest beginnings with 11 residential homes in Rotherham, Lost Chord has expanded into many parts of South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, with satellite schemes in London and Wales. We now have satellite schemes in Coventry, Cardiff, London, Bury St Edmonds and Ipswich. Read more >
Lost Chord Patrons
Sir Cliff joins International Soprano Lesley Garrett CBE and The Forces Sweetheart, Dame Vera Lynn DBE in supporting us with their patronage.

Patron – Sir Cliff
In the year of our 10th anniversary, we are delighted Sir Cliff Richard OBE has agreed to be one of our National Patrons. His mother suffered with dementia and he knows what an important part music can play in improving the quality of life for people with dementia.
“I am happy to lend my name to your invaluable work because I am aware of the positive effect of music on those with dementia”

Patron – Lesley Garrett CBE
Lesley Garrett CBE, the world famous soprano, became our first National Patron. Lesley originally came from Doncaster and obviously feels a certain allegiance to this area. We asked her to comment on her reasons for supporting Lost Chord.
“I had a dear aunt with dementia, a resident at a home in South Yorkshire. She didn’t recognise any of us by sight towards the end, but when my mother played one of my CD’s her face always lit up and she would say ‘Lesley.’ I do admire the work you do, especially as you are helping young musicians as well as people with dementia.”

Patron – Dame Vera Lynn.
“Good luck with your work, you are doing a great job.”
We are honoured to welcome Lady Sykes as a Patron of Lost Chord, along with Chris Rea and Julie Kenny. Read more…
LATEST NEWS
There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.
Run Vitality Big Half Marathon with Sir Mo Farah!
Lost Chord Christmas Cards Reduced to Clear!
Lost Chord Volunteers Christmas Lunch 2018
Help us to provide more music sessions
- #dementia Join Sir Mo Farah & run the Vitality Big Half Marathon in London on 10th March. Raise funds for Lost Chor… https://t.co/znyuW67moulchord4 weeks ago
- #dementia Transform the lives of people with dementia through music song & dance by entering the Vitality Big Half… https://t.co/hXDBkwUDJ1lchord4 weeks ago
- #dementia Lesley Garrett's appeal on BBC Radio 4 Sunday 23rd Dec at 7.45 (will you be up!) again at 21.26 and Thurs… https://t.co/F6wpnq2qbllchord2 months ago
- #Dementia Put a smile on the face of all those struggling with dementia -run for Lost Chord in London Vitality Big… https://t.co/ESiRUPn65Klchord2 months ago
- #Dementia Luke Carver Goss ran for us last time. We need runners for the London Half Marathon on Sunday 10th March… https://t.co/ZdxHSBg7pBlchord2 months ago