Alzheimer's Society
Notable UK charityAlso known as: Alzheimer's Disease Society, Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Dementia Care & Research, Alzheimers Dementia Care & Research
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.
Activities & Mission
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.
Grants
Alzheimer's Society makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £10,443,000
- Who it helps
- elderly people and people with disabilities
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives and disability
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 21% of UK Social care charities with income over £10M (sample: 56). How is this calculated?
Higher than 16% of UK Social care charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 11% of UK Social care charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £143,833,000 | £148,992,000 | £95,806,000 | £78,802,000 | £33,823,000 | 1896 / 6300 |
| 2024 | £131,362,000 | £138,150,000 | £94,277,000 | £82,671,000 | £53,115,000 | 1818 / 6163 |
| 2023 | £118,056,000 | £121,288,000 | £82,419,000 | £85,468,000 | £51,390,000 | 1754 / 6060 |
| 2022 | £116,535,000 | £91,922,000 | £62,436,000 | £93,395,000 | £59,827,000 | 1687 / 6696 |
| 2021 | £111,115,000 | £87,068,000 | £63,739,000 | £66,705,000 | £42,654,000 | 1844 / 7499 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Alzheimer's Society
What does Alzheimer's Society do?
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.
How much income did Alzheimer's Society report in 2025?
Alzheimer's Society reported total income of £143.83m and reported expenditure of £148.99m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Alzheimer's Society?
Alzheimer's Society has a program ratio of 66.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 21% of UK Social care charities with income over £10M (sample of 56 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Alzheimer's Society registered as a charity?
Alzheimer's Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 April 1987 as charity number 296645. It has been registered for 39 years.
Who runs Alzheimer's Society?
Alzheimer's Society is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Alzheimer's Society operate?
Alzheimer's Society operates across 4 areas: Guernsey, Isle Of Man, Northern Ireland and England And Wales.
Is Alzheimer's Society a registered charity?
Yes — Alzheimer's Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 296645.
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Other notable Social care charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Alzheimer's Disease Society
- Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's Dementia Care & Research
- Alzheimers Dementia Care & Research
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated