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Dementia Adventure Trust

Also known as: Dementia Adventure

THE DEMENTIA ADVENTURE TRUST (DAT) WAS REGISTERED AS A CHARITY IN 2013 TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA, AND THEIR CARERS, BY:PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF HOLIDAYS, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES OR OTHER SUPPORT AND,PROMOTING RESEARCH INTO THE BENEFITS OF ACTIVITIES WHICH ASSIST IN FURTHERING THE OBJECTS AND PUBLISHING THE RESULTS OF THAT RESEARCH

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Activities & Mission

THE DEMENTIA ADVENTURE TRUST (DAT) WAS REGISTERED AS A CHARITY IN 2013 TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA, AND THEIR CARERS, BY:PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF HOLIDAYS, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES OR OTHER SUPPORT AND,PROMOTING RESEARCH INTO THE BENEFITS OF ACTIVITIES WHICH ASSIST IN FURTHERING THE OBJECTS AND PUBLISHING THE RESULTS OF THAT RESEARCH

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
£1,055,603
Latest Expenditure
£1,147,974

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 65% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 88.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 37% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 11.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 35% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £644,125
Charitable Activities £360,977
Other Trading £0
Investments £22,750
Other Income £27,751

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,019,960
Raising Funds £128,014
Governance £5,546
Grants to Institutions £0
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,055,603
£1,147,974£1,019,960£711,930£711,93022 / 129
2023
£958,139
£1,020,491£904,108£804,301£804,30115 / 110
2022
£916,074
£939,068£798,696£860,539£842,45413 / 65
2021
£816,755
£624,330£549,495£891,119£891,11912 / 69
2020
£739,175
£565,213£455,110£675,843£581,11618 / 80

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Dementia Adventure Trust

What does Dementia Adventure Trust do?

THE DEMENTIA ADVENTURE TRUST (DAT) WAS REGISTERED AS A CHARITY IN 2013 TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA, AND THEIR CARERS, BY:PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF HOLIDAYS, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES OR OTHER SUPPORT AND,PROMOTING RESEARCH INTO THE BENEFITS OF ACTIVITIES WHICH ASSIST IN FURTHERING THE OBJECTS AND PUBLISHING THE RESULTS OF THAT RESEARCH

How much income did Dementia Adventure Trust report in 2024?

Dementia Adventure Trust reported total income of £1.06m and reported expenditure of £1.15m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Dementia Adventure Trust?

Dementia Adventure Trust has a program ratio of 96.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 65% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Dementia Adventure Trust registered as a charity?

Dementia Adventure Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 August 2015 as charity number 1163163. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Dementia Adventure Trust?

Dementia Adventure Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Deborah Jean Marshall. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Dementia Adventure Trust operate?

Dementia Adventure Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Dementia Adventure Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Dementia Adventure Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1163163.

Details

Address
Unit 18
Old Park Farm
Main Road
Ford End
Essex
Registration Date
17 August 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5059171
Charity Number
1163163

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Trustees

Deborah Jean Marshall Chair
Alastair Paul Henry Shanks
Anneliese Holah
Dr Charles Edward Berrisford
Paul John Jefferies
Richard Harvey
Sarah Joanne Webster

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Dementia Adventure

Data & trust

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