Dentaid Limited
Also known as: Dentaid
Dentaid The Dentaid Charity provides outreach dental services and oral health programmes for people experiencing homelessness, harm, poverty and abuse. In the UK, the charity has mobile dental units with clinicians providing life-changing care for those experiencing health inequalities. The BrightBites oral health programme delivers messages about toothbrushing, diet & the importance of brushing
Activities & Mission
Dentaid The Dentaid Charity provides outreach dental services and oral health programmes for people experiencing homelessness, harm, poverty and abuse. In the UK, the charity has mobile dental units with clinicians providing life-changing care for those experiencing health inequalities. The BrightBites oral health programme delivers messages about toothbrushing, diet & the importance of brushing
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 16% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1072). How is this calculated?
Higher than 15% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 12% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £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 | £3,088,506 | £2,795,344 | £2,163,195 | £1,165,321 | £1,108,601 | 42 / 1411 |
| 2024 | £1,653,251 | £1,555,744 | £1,497,045 | £872,159 | £872,159 | 26 / 1000 |
| 2023 | £1,131,254 | £1,067,459 | £743,805 | £774,652 | £662,233 | 23 / 750 |
| 2022 | £627,475 | £559,798 | £197,395 | £710,857 | £85,000 | 12 / 150 |
| 2021 | £457,175 | £357,044 | 0 / 40 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Dentaid Limited
What does Dentaid Limited do?
Dentaid The Dentaid Charity provides outreach dental services and oral health programmes for people experiencing homelessness, harm, poverty and abuse. In the UK, the charity has mobile dental units with clinicians providing life-changing care for those experiencing health inequalities. The BrightBites oral health programme delivers messages about toothbrushing, diet & the importance of brushing
How much income did Dentaid Limited report in 2025?
Dentaid Limited reported total income of £3.09m and reported expenditure of £2.80m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Dentaid Limited?
Dentaid Limited has a program ratio of 70.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1072 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Dentaid Limited registered as a charity?
Dentaid Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 June 1999 as charity number 1075826. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs Dentaid Limited?
Dentaid Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Dentaid Limited operate?
Dentaid Limited operates across 6 areas, including Cambodia, Cameroon, Liberia and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Dentaid Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Dentaid Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1075826.
Details
116 Commercial Road
Totton
SOUTHAMPTON
SO40 3AD
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated