Pramacare

Also known as: Prama

Provision 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.

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Activities & Mission

Provision 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.

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.

Local Authority

Dorset

Financial Information

Latest Income

£3,577,677

Latest Expenditure

£3,688,822

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 71.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 11% of UK Social care charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 420). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 69.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 8% of UK Social care charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 30.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 5% 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 £8,349

Charitable Activities £2,137,050

Other Trading £1,415,923

Investments £8,407

Other Income £7,948

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,573,277

Raising Funds £1,115,545

Governance £16,062

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 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£3,577,677	£3,688,822	£2,573,277	£1,121,293	£570,568	150 / 120
2024	£3,959,191	£3,700,226	£2,770,120	£1,231,371	£703,599	162 / 120
2023	£3,348,829	£3,512,064	£2,898,281	£955,700	£376,856	179 / 80
2022	£3,797,320	£3,747,170	£3,253,956	£1,124,549	£527,026	199 / 50
2021	£3,966,084	£3,743,016	£3,375,918	£1,068,723	£436,529	229 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Pramacare

What does Pramacare do?

Provision 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.

How much income did Pramacare report in 2025?

Pramacare reported total income of £3.58m and reported expenditure of £3.69m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Pramacare?

Pramacare has a program ratio of 71.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Social care charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 420 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Pramacare registered as a charity?

Pramacare was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 December 1989 as charity number 801967. It has been registered for 37 years.

Who runs Pramacare?

Pramacare is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Norma Lee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Pramacare operate?

Pramacare operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Pramacare a registered charity?

Yes — Pramacare is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 801967.