Brace

Also known as: B R a C E, Brace - Alzheimer's Research

BRACE RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT RESEARCH INTO DEMENTIA, PARTICULARLY ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE. IT DOES NOT DISTRIBUTE FUNDS TO INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC.

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Activities & Mission

BRACE RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT RESEARCH INTO DEMENTIA, PARTICULARLY ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE. IT DOES NOT DISTRIBUTE FUNDS TO INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC.

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.

Show all 10 areas of operation

Local Authority

Bath And North East Somerset Bristol City Cardiff City Of Swansea Devon Gloucestershire North Somerset Somerset South Gloucestershire Wiltshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£644,074

Latest Expenditure

£1,421,068

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 168.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 99% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 76.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 15% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 24.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 10% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £548,665

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £7,746

Investments £87,663

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,082,888

Raising Funds £338,180

Governance £2,786

Grants to Institutions £932,517

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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2025 — Remembering Not to Forget (organisation 5071615)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£644,074	£1,421,068	£1,082,888	£642,308	£615,688	11 / 43
2024	£1,926,429	£1,249,255	£941,181	£1,419,302	£680,000	11 / 58
2023	£918,487	£858,574	£564,847	£742,128	£698,206	9 / 214
2022	£904,808	£764,329	£562,263	£682,215	£70,000	8 / 31
2021	£414,585	£489,440				0 / 100

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Frequently asked questions about Brace

What does Brace do?

BRACE RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT RESEARCH INTO DEMENTIA, PARTICULARLY ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE. IT DOES NOT DISTRIBUTE FUNDS TO INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC.

How much income did Brace report in 2025?

Brace reported total income of £644k and reported expenditure of £1.42m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Brace?

Brace has a program ratio of 168.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 99% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 724 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Brace registered as a charity?

Brace was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 December 1987 as charity number 297965. It has been registered for 39 years.

Who runs Brace?

Brace is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Brace operate?

Brace operates across 10 areas, including Bath And North East Somerset, Bristol City, Cardiff and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Brace a registered charity?

Yes — Brace is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 297965.