Health Charities That specialise in Dementia
Discover 458 Health charities that specialise in dementia. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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The Gloucester Charities Trust
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Housing, Social careThe Charity provides sheltered flats for older people in Gloucestershire as well as a Residential Home and Nursing Home. The Charity also offers day care services for those living with dementia in the wider community as well as a weekly social club.The Trust also administers a "Relief in Need" grant making branch of the charity and the former Gloucester District Nursing Charity.
Purley Park Trust Limited
Beneficiary group, Health, Social carePurley Park Trust provides residential care, supported living, domiciliary care and day services for adults with learning disabilities, dementia and acquired brain injury, many of whom have complex needs and other disabilities. It is registered with the Care Quality Commission as a Registered Residential Care Provider and a Domiciliary Care Agency.
Hoylake Cottage
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careA registered nursing home providing long-term nursing care, including for those suffering from dementia and short-term respite care for older persons, with a Day Centre providing services to older persons suffering from dementia.
Service To The Aged
Beneficiary group, Health, ReligionThe charity provides nursing and dementia care for the Jewish community in a residential setting for the aged and infirm and frail.
Horsfall House
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careHorsfall House is a home in Minchinhampton supporting the local elderly population. We provide residential care, including for those with dementia, care within the home and access to a day centre. While many residents pay the full cost of care, the charity subsidises care for the less well off ensuring they can stay within the community and makes capital investments to benefit all users.
Age Concern Wirral
Health, Social care, Social welfareWe provides support, services & activities to promote well-being and resilience of people in the local community, with a specific focus on people in later life. Our work includes information and advice, dementia care, residential care, hospital discharge support, tackling isolation and loneliness, empowering people to take control of their own lives, carer support, health and activities.
The Greatham Foundation LTD
Beneficiary group, Health, Social careThe Greatham Foundation provides:Residential care for older people at Stichell House in Greatham near HartlepoolNursing care for older people with dementia at Gretton Court in HartlepoolDay care and community services for people with dementia at its day centres in Hartlepool, Stockton and County DurhamAlmshouses in Greatham, Stockton, Norton and the wider north eastGrants to charities
West Sussex Mind
Beneficiary group, Health, Social careWork in Worthing, Littlehampton, Bognor, Chichester and Midhurst providing a range of services including: Recovery focused 1:1, group and drop-in support for adults, Specialist services for post natal support, Young peoples 1:1 and group support, Social day support for older adults with mental health needs, Support for carers of and individuals with dementia.
Pramacare
Health, Housing, Social careProvision of care and support services to vulnerable adults in their own homes, day services and activities for sufferers of dementia and memory loss, and support groups for carers.
Denville Hall 2012
Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careTHE CHARITY MAINTAINS AND SUPPORTS DENVILLE HALL AS A RESIDENTIAL, NURSING AND DEMENTIA CARE HOME FOR ELDERLY ACTORS AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE THEATRICAL PROFESSION. THE CHARITY SERVES ELDERLY MEMBERS OF A PARTICULAR PROFESSION, ONE WHERE FINANCIAL SECURITY IS, IN MANY CASES, FAR FROM THE NORM. THE AIM OF DENVILLE HALL IS TO ENABLE RESIDENTS TO LIVE WITH DIGNITY AND FREEDOM OF CHOICE.
Eckling Grange Limited
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careEckling Grange is a leading local provider of Christian care. It has a 60 room Residential and Dementia Care Home for the elderly, providing personal care and accommodation. 20 of the rooms have additional security, providing secure accommodation. It also provides integrated sheltered accommodation in its 54 bungalows, as well as domiciliary, respite and day care services.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Support Services
Arts, Charitable activities, Health, HousingWe provide support and care services to help people affected by dementia to live the life they want, in and around North Kent. The services we provide are : Support at Home, The Beacon Day Support, information and guidance, Dementia Cafes, Peer Support Groups, Medway Hospital Dementia Buddies, Kent Dementia Helpline, and Singing Back the Memories.
Vale House Oxford
Health, HousingThe principal activity is the relief of persons suffering from Alzheimer's disease, related disorders and other forms of dementia by providing support or subsidising facilities for the care and accommodation of such persons. At present, the Charity is principally engaged in running Vale House, a specialist dementia care facility based in Littlemore, Oxford .
Race Against Dementia
HealthThe preservation and protection of the health of the public in particular by promoting research into the causal mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases with the aim of treating or preventing dementia. The promotion of the relief and treatment of those suffering from dementia and related disorders and the provision of support both for such persons and those caring for them.
The Advocacy Project
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HealthThe Advocacy Project ensures that London's most vulnerable people have meaningful choice and control over what happens in their lives. We support people living with mental health conditions, eating disorders,learning disabilities, dementia. We work with all age ranges from children and young people, adults and older people. We provide 1:1 advocacy, group advocacy and user involvement/engagement.
Age UK Kensington And Chelsea
Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareTo provide companionship, practical help, advice, information and support for older people within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. This includes Practical Support services, Basic Foot care, social prescribing, Information and Advice and support for people living with Dementia and their carers.
Guideposts Trust Limited
Beneficiary group, HealthGuideposts services are provided in England, mainly in Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Gloucestershire, and focus on improving the health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities and autism, mental health challenges, children and young people, older people including those with dementia and their carers. Delivered via local hubs, community outreach, online and telephone.
Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Housing, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareProviding services of a practical nature such as help in the home, gardening, diy, social day centres, pub lunch clubs, advice and information, advocacy, befriending, dementia drop in and respite services and living well activities.Campaigning on issues which affect older people locally and nationally.
St John's Winchester
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social welfareSt Johns Winchester is dedicated to transforming the lives of older people. Our almshouses offer safe, affordable homes and a nurturing environment. Our dementia support service provides guidance, care, and social connections for individuals living with dementia and their families. Our Hand in Hand programme combats loneliness by connecting older people with local befrienders.
Bethshan Sheltered Housing Association
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careBethshan is situated in the heart of Mid-Wales. We run a purpose-built 40-bed nursing home catering for frail elderly people and those with dementia as well as people under 65 requiring full-time nursing care . Our first priority is to serve the needs of those from our local area.
Spadework Limited
HealthSpadework is a charity that enables people to be more independent, feel less isolated and live happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives. Working in the heart of their community, they provide a wide range of meaningful opportunities for adults with learning and other disabilities, for those living with dementia and for people experiencing problems with their mental health.
Beyond Dementia
Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Leisure, Social careAlzheimer's Support exists to improve quality of life for people with all types of dementia and family carers. Services include: Dementia Advisers, Home Support, Day Clubs, carers groups, Alzheimer Cafes, Music for the Mind, Movement for the Mind, art groups, a range of outdoor activities, training courses for carers and local information and support offices.
The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution
Associations, Health, HousingThe main activity is the provision of approximately 1096beds for Residential, Dementia, and Nursing care in 17 Homes throughout England and Wales. In addition the Charity runs approximately 145 sheltered units for those who seek independence and can still look after themselves. Many of these tenants later become residents in the Homes.
Forest Of Avon Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, HealthTree & woodland charity for Bristol, Avon & around. Runs woodland activities for adults with learning disabilities, people with mental health needs & people with dementia; works with schools to support outdoor learning; offers accredited Forest School training & Inset Days; advises on and supports woodland planting & management. The Trust also directly manages a community woodland.
Age Concern Kingston Upon Thames
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social welfarePractical support to enable older people to live safely and independently in their own homes. Day services; Information and Advice; Community Team; Community Connectors (social prescribing) service; Befriending & social engagement; Handyperson service; Help at Home service; Dementia support; Community Furniture.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many dementia health charities are there in the UK?
There are 458 registered dementia health charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the dementia health charities by income?
Nuffield Health is the largest by latest reported annual income (£1.5bn). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of dementia health charities?
Dementia health charities reported a combined annual income of £25.3bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for dementia health charities?
Across all dementia health charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 86.8%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of dementia health charities?
Dementia health charities have an average annual income of £1.5m. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.