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Race Against Dementia

The 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.

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Activities & Mission

The 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.

Grants

Race Against Dementia is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£1,883,342
Who it helps
other defined groups and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes and the advancement of health or the saving of lives

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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

Latest Income
£3,513,892
Latest Expenditure
£2,882,396

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 71.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 87.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 14.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,477,226
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £36,666
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,518,038
Raising Funds £364,358
Governance £48,875
Grants to Institutions £1,883,342
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£3,513,892
£2,882,396£2,518,038£2,930,699£2,930,69910 / 0
2024
£2,997,498
£3,874,771£3,698,061£2,314,519£2,264,72410 / 0
2023
£2,255,568
£1,941,501£1,654,357£3,211,657£3,041,9137 / 0
2022
£1,802,252
£1,077,901£860,300£2,923,724£03 / 0
2021
£1,997,160
£2,242,482£2,215,509£2,156,753£02 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Race Against Dementia

What does Race Against Dementia do?

The 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.

How much income did Race Against Dementia report in 2025?

Race Against Dementia reported total income of £3.51m and reported expenditure of £2.88m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Race Against Dementia registered as a charity?

Race Against Dementia was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 February 2016 as charity number 1165559. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Race Against Dementia?

Race Against Dementia is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mark McGregor Stewart. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Race Against Dementia operate?

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

Is Race Against Dementia a registered charity?

Yes — Race Against Dementia is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1165559.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
12 February 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5075135
Charity Number
1165559

Trustees

Mark McGregor Stewart Chair
Bridget Caroline Barker
Also governs 1 other charity
CHRISTOPHER JAN ANDREW BLISS
Also governs 2 other charities
Cromwell William Griffiths
Jeremy Courtenay-Stamp
John Hunter Somerville Clark
Jonathan Berger
Khoi Tu
Linda Cooper
Paul Evan Stewart

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26 October 2026
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