Dementia UK
Also known as: The Dementia Relief Trust, Admiral Nurses, Admiral Nursing Direct, For Dementia, For Dementia for Dementia Training, For Dementia Plus, For Dementia Training, Uniting Carers for Dementia
Dementia UK provides specialist dementia support for families through our Admiral Nurse service. Admiral Nurses work alongside families, giving them the one-to-one support, expert guidance and practical solutions they need. Dementia UK also runs Admiral Nursing Direct, a free and confidential helpline for anyone with concerns about dementia.
Activities & Mission
Dementia UK provides specialist dementia support for families through our Admiral Nurse service. Admiral Nurses work alongside families, giving them the one-to-one support, expert guidance and practical solutions they need. Dementia UK also runs Admiral Nursing Direct, a free and confidential helpline for anyone with concerns about 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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 8% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?
Higher than 15% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 11% 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
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 | £31,423,775 | £24,812,876 | £15,390,281 | £25,308,595 | £17,333,047 | 273 / 126 |
| 2024 | £22,541,874 | £18,821,580 | £11,751,473 | £18,674,513 | £12,424,652 | 238 / 110 |
| 2023 | £19,424,426 | £17,728,493 | £11,795,799 | £15,064,982 | £8,735,142 | 205 / 101 |
| 2022 | £17,127,108 | £15,130,287 | £10,507,528 | £13,354,050 | £11,713,359 | 183 / 80 |
| 2021 | £15,811,655 | £9,935,593 | £6,779,970 | £11,357,229 | £7,836,541 | 154 / 74 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Dementia UK
What does Dementia UK do?
Dementia UK provides specialist dementia support for families through our Admiral Nurse service. Admiral Nurses work alongside families, giving them the one-to-one support, expert guidance and practical solutions they need. Dementia UK also runs Admiral Nursing Direct, a free and confidential helpline for anyone with concerns about dementia.
How much income did Dementia UK report in 2025?
Dementia UK reported total income of £31.42m and reported expenditure of £24.81m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Dementia UK?
Dementia UK has a program ratio of 49.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 8% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Dementia UK registered as a charity?
Dementia UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 July 1994 as charity number 1039404. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs Dementia UK?
Dementia UK is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is PROFESSOR DAVID CROISDALE-APPLEBY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Dementia UK operate?
Dementia UK operates across 3 areas: Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Dementia UK a registered charity?
Yes — Dementia UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1039404.
Details
One Aldgate
LONDON
EC3N 1RE
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Also Known As
- The Dementia Relief Trust
- Admiral Nurses
- Admiral Nursing Direct
- For Dementia
- For Dementia for Dementia Training
- For Dementia Plus
- For Dementia Training
- Uniting Carers for Dementia
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated