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Dementia is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Health categoryand the Health condition subcategory.

608 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.30% of all charities.

Keywords to find charities

UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.

The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:

\b(dementia|demented|alzheimer)

Distribution by size of charity

Income band Charities with tag Percent of all charities
Under £10k 124 0.17%
£10k - £100k 180 0.26%
£100k - £250k 82 0.37%
£250k - £500k 65 0.60%
£500k - £1m 32 0.47%
£1m - £10m 59 0.65%
Over £10m 28 1.25%
Total 570 0.30%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 514 0.30%
oscr 73 0.29%
ccni 21 0.29%
Total 608 0.30%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name Latest income
THE ORDERS OF ST JOHN CARE TRUST [Charity number: 1048355]
To provide care to older people through care homes specialising in residential, dementia and nursing care, together with intermediate and day care.Care in the community is also provided in hospitals, at home and through the provision of extra care housing.
£233,636,544
ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY [Charity number: 296645]
Alzheimer's Society staff and volunteers provide services to people affected by dementia, including day care and home care, support and befriending services across England, Wales, Guernsey, Isle of Man and Northern Ireland. We provide information and training, and every year we invest in research. We campaign for the rights of people with dementia and those who care for them.
£143,833,000
Radius Housing Association Limited [Charity number: NI102575]
Radius Housing Association provides housing, care and support to over 33,000 homes throughout Northern Ireland. Radius was established in 2017 following the merger of Helm and Fold housing associations and draws on over 80 years of combined experience to make a positive impact on housing and communities into the future. Radius is now one of the leading housing associations in Northern Ireland. Radius has also developed a range of services that allow us to offer our clients the right level of support in their own home or in our accommodation:- # Housing for Older People with Dementia and the Frail Elderly # Supported Housing # Day Care visits # Personal Pendant Alarms # Telemonitoring service (monitoring patient’s vital signs in their home) # Assistance for people with a disability to make home adaptations Radius's services are delivered in partnership with the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, the Department for Communities and the Health and Social Care Trusts.
£116,091,659
ALTERNATIVE FUTURES GROUP LIMITED [Charity number: 1008587]
The charity operates in the North West of England and provides services for people with disabilities including adults with severe and enduring mental health problems, learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and dementia.
£80,677,000
Praxis Care [Charity number: NI103672]
Praxis Care is a major provider of services for adults and children with a learning disability, mental ill health, acquired brain injury and for older people, including people with dementia.
£71,879,864
THE AVENUES TRUST GROUP [Charity number: 1130473]
The Avenues Group pioneers specialist social care that supports individuals facing disadvantage through illness and disability so they can live full lives in their local communities. We support adults and children in their own homes or in a residential setting who have learning disabilities, autism, mental health issues, acquired brain injury or dementia.
£67,222,000
THE ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION CARE COMPANY [Charity number: 1163245]
The main activity is the provision of 1096 registered beds for Residential, Dementia, and Nursing care in 17 Care Homes throughout England and Wales. In addition the Charity runs approximately 145 sheltered units for those who seek independence and can still look after themselves. Many of these tenants later become residents in the Homes.
£64,636,000
CARE SOUTH [Charity number: 1014697]
Care South provides quality care services in the south of England to up to 2000 people each day. All aspects of care including dementia, nursing, frailty and special needs are provided to people either in Care South's care homes or in their own homes.
£62,541,000
ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH UK [Charity number: 1077089]
Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. We believe in the power of research to defeat dementia. We fund pioneering studies that will make a difference to people's lives and we're committed to increasing funds for the next breakthrough. We are energising a movement to support and take part in research and to empower people through greater understanding of dementia.
£61,949,957
Alzheimer's Research UK [Charity number: SC042474]
3.1 The Objects of the Charity are: (a) to preserve and protect the health of the public by promoting or assisting the promotion of research into the causal mechanisms of neuro-degenerative diseases with the aim of treating or preventing Alzheimer's Disease, dementia and other conditions having a similar or related cause and to disseminate the results of such research . and (b) to advance the education of the public into the symptoms, causes and treatment of dementia and other conditions having a similar or related cause.
£61,949,957

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
AVENUES EAST [Charity number: 1061241]
Avenues East is part of a Group of charities which pioneer specialist social care supporting people facing significant disadvantage through illness and disability so they can live full lives in their local communities. We also support adults and children in their own homes or residential settings who have learning disabilities, autism, mental health issues, acquired brain injury or dementia.
£7,476,000
Dementia Friendly Pentlands [Charity number: SC048360]
The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are: 4.1 The advancement of health and wellbeing. and 4.2 The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.
£2,000
DARNALL DEMENTIA TRUST [Charity number: 1148094]
We provide advice, information, support and training to people with dementia, carers, staff and the general public.We provide Day Care in a safe environment for enjoyment, warmth, respect and friendship, valuing, including and involving people in relevant, appropriate, interesting, stimulating and enjoyable activities, acknowledging strengths, supporting disabilities and accepting limitations.
£160,501
The Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland (SCIO) [Charity number: SC047268]
To promote and preserve the mental and physical health of people over 50 years old - particularly those with Dementia and other memory related conditions - through sports based reminiscence, activities and intergenerational work.
£233,704
GOOD NEIGHBOURS AMERSHAM AND DISTRICT [Charity number: 201032]
To improve the quality of life of the elderly in Amersham and District.(Amersham Chesham & Little ChalfontSpecifically we run 2 lunch-clubs and have for more than 20 years provided transport for the disabled( both wheelchair & those with assisted mobility) for these clubs , a third party charity who specialism is dementia, & a ladies mid week worship group.We also run a befriending service
£9,976
LEICESTERSHIRE SEARCH AND RESCUE [Charity number: 1150100]
LeicSAR is a lowland search and rescue unit operating throughout Leicestershire and Rutland. We are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Our primary role is to assist the Police in the search for vulnerable missing persons in urban, rural and lowland areas. This includes children, the elderly or those suffering from an illness including dementia, depression or mental health issues.
£42,995
MANGREEN TRUST [Charity number: 297985]
Mangreen Trust provides space, facilities for recreation, spiritual activities, swimming, training, wellness, meetings & educational activities. Monthly spiritual gatherings welcome any faith or none. In-person support for those with dementia, carers & the wider community. An honesty farm shop supports the local community. With our partner, we provide support to other charities and organisations.
£57,301
AVON VALLEY DEMENTIA SUPPORT [Charity number: 1190563]
Activities: Music especially singing, has the power to help unlock memories. The Butterfly Cafe, gives the opportunity for people to meet in a safe environment and to feel included. These events are held monthly at the Victoria Rooms Fordingbridge. We are in the process of developing a Befriending Service for people in the Ringwood, Fordingbridge and surrounding areas.
£205
ST LUKE'S CHESHIRE HOSPICE [Charity number: 515595]
The Charity's activities includeIn-care, day-care, therapies, home befriending service, lymphoedema clinic, benefits advice,counseling,education,research into palliative care thus improving servicesAlsoDevelopment of a model for dementia care for the end of life,development of an infrastructure for palliative care research,development of a model of a Public Health/end of life approach.
£8,698,175
EASTWOOD MEMORY CAFE [Charity number: 1194860]
To relieve the needs and to preserve and protect the good health of those affected by dementia and their carers in the NG16 and surrounding areas, by the provision of a regular Memory Cafe, planned activities, events and trips out alongside virtual suppor and activities and to engage with the wider community to actively encorage kindness, tolerance and a better understanding of dementia
£35,087