Dementia Matters

Also known as: Dementia Care, Dementia Care Initiative, Dementia Care Partnership

Dementia Matters provides support services to people with dementia and other degenerative neurological disorders and their carers. The charity provides a home care and support service in the community, independent supported living houses, day centres, residential respite care, training, advice and information and advocacy.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,065,319

Latest Expenditure

£1,185,028

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 107.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 87% of UK Social care charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 420). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 33% of UK Social care charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 43% of UK Social care 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 £265,487

Charitable Activities £799,646

Other Trading £0

Investments £186

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,143,393

Raising Funds £4,086

Governance £20,192

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £37,549

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2023.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2023	£1,065,319	£1,185,028	£1,143,393	£1,680,100	£0	50 / 0
2022	£1,148,981	£1,434,126	£1,374,186	£1,799,809	£0	49 / 4
2021	£1,164,805	£1,471,029	£1,469,625	£2,084,954	£2,006,391	63 / 4
2020	£1,745,082	£2,095,644	£2,073,120	£2,391,178	£30,233	100 / 0
2019	£2,983,686	£3,389,514	£3,374,044	£2,741,740	£315,465	151 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Dementia Matters

What does Dementia Matters do?

How much income did Dementia Matters report in 2023?

Dementia Matters reported total income of £1.07m and reported expenditure of £1.19m for the financial year ending 2023, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Dementia Matters?

Dementia Matters has a program ratio of 107.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 87% of UK Social care charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 420 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Dementia Matters registered as a charity?

Dementia Matters was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 April 1995 as charity number 1045517. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs Dementia Matters?

Dementia Matters is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Dementia Matters operate?

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

Is Dementia Matters a registered charity?

Yes — Dementia Matters is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1045517.