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The Royal Surgical Aid Society

Also known as: Agecare - Royal Surgical Aid Society, Dementia Carers Count, Rsas Agecare

Dementia Carers Count is the working name for The Royal Surgical Aid Society. We provide space for family carers of people with dementia to inspire them to learn, connect and receive practical support to feel empowered in their caring role. We invest in research to understand family carers? experiences, needs and desired outcomes, and campaign to improve the support they receive.

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Activities & Mission

Dementia Carers Count is the working name for The Royal Surgical Aid Society. We provide space for family carers of people with dementia to inspire them to learn, connect and receive practical support to feel empowered in their caring role. We invest in research to understand family carers? experiences, needs and desired outcomes, and campaign to improve the support they receive.

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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£278,007
Latest Expenditure
£1,310,797

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 202.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 98% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 386). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 66% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 56% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £375,037
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £242,758
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,250,978
Raising Funds £21,278
Governance £11,729
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£278,007
£1,310,7970 / 11
2024
£394,010
£1,367,0000 / 11
2023
£433,000
£1,939,0000 / 20
2022
£346,509
£1,679,1930 / 93
2021
£617,795
£1,272,256£1,250,978£9,782,344£9,773,95113 / 78

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Royal Surgical Aid Society

What does The Royal Surgical Aid Society do?

Dementia Carers Count is the working name for The Royal Surgical Aid Society. We provide space for family carers of people with dementia to inspire them to learn, connect and receive practical support to feel empowered in their caring role. We invest in research to understand family carers? experiences, needs and desired outcomes, and campaign to improve the support they receive.

How much income did The Royal Surgical Aid Society report in 2025?

The Royal Surgical Aid Society reported total income of £278k and reported expenditure of £1.31m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Royal Surgical Aid Society?

The Royal Surgical Aid Society has a program ratio of 202.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 98% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 386 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Royal Surgical Aid Society registered as a charity?

The Royal Surgical Aid Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 July 1964 as charity number 216613. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs The Royal Surgical Aid Society?

The Royal Surgical Aid Society is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Royal Surgical Aid Society operate?

The Royal Surgical Aid Society operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Royal Surgical Aid Society a registered charity?

Yes — The Royal Surgical Aid Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 216613.

Details

Address
Canopi
Unit A
Arc House
82 Tanner Street
LONDON
SE1 3GN
Registration Date
13 July 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
216613
Charity Number
216613

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Trustees

Catherine Anne A'Bear
Also governs 1 other charity
David James Goodridge
Dean Cassar
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Vellingiri Raja Badrakalimuthu
Drake Peabody
Ellen Miller
Emma Green
Also governs 1 other charity
Gaynor Hillier
Julie Anne Flower
Liz Jones
Timothy Wells

Also Known As

  • Agecare - Royal Surgical Aid Society
  • Dementia Carers Count
  • Rsas Agecare

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30 July 2026
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