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Alzheimer's Research UK

Also known as: Alzheimer's Research Trust, Alzheimer's Research, Art

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.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£61,949,957
Latest Expenditure
£57,509,463

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 63.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 21% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 68.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 26% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 33.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 23% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £59,944,917
Charitable Activities £254,782
Other Trading £296,833
Investments £1,392,813
Other Income £60,612

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £39,170,848
Raising Funds £18,338,615
Governance £869,922
Grants to Institutions £25,398,308
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£61,949,957
£57,509,463£39,170,848£35,486,248£24,656,104269 / 1750
2024
£56,875,134
£49,696,292£34,568,045£30,746,590£20,443,966244 / 1700
2023
£50,014,023
£42,635,392£28,879,100£19,757,977£18,031,042228 / 1000
2022
£42,186,904
£44,900,641£28,611,918£15,820,910£12,900,277205 / 600
2021
£39,244,729
£31,237,834£21,334,375£17,820,657£11,514,276205 / 600

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Alzheimer's Research UK

What does Alzheimer's Research UK do?

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.

How much income did Alzheimer's Research UK report in 2025?

Alzheimer's Research UK reported total income of £61.95m and reported expenditure of £57.51m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Alzheimer's Research UK?

Alzheimer's Research UK has a program ratio of 63.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 21% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Alzheimer's Research UK registered as a charity?

Alzheimer's Research UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 August 1999 as charity number 1077089. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs Alzheimer's Research UK?

Alzheimer's Research UK is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Alzheimer's Research UK operate?

Alzheimer's Research UK operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Alzheimer's Research UK a registered charity?

Yes — Alzheimer's Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1077089.

Details

Address
3 Riverside
Granta Park
Great Abington
Cambridgeshire
CB21 6AD
Registration Date
19 August 1999
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3964458
Charity Number
1077089

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Trustees

Adrian John Lovett
Amanda Jane Farnsworth
Clive Gringras
David Spruce
Also governs 1 other charity
Divya Chadha Manek
Dr Catherine Lucy Elliott
Dr Ruth McKernan
Gavin Patterson
Giles Dennison
Also governs 1 other charity
Hilary Jeffrey
Kulchetan Sanga
Prof Jeremy Simon Chataway

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Alzheimer's Research Trust
  • Alzheimer's Research
  • Art

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