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Dementia charities in the UK

There are 498 registered charities in England and Wales working on dementia. 245 of them (49%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year.

Updated from the Charity Commission register.

Dementia charities run memory cafes and day clubs, support carers and families, give people living with dementia the chance to sing, dance and stay connected, and fund research. Many are small local groups started by families who've been through it.

If dementia has touched your family, giving can be a way of saying thank you, or of remembering someone. A small local group can often show you exactly what your help makes possible, and you can stay part of it for years.

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Support for carers and families

204 of these charities say this is part of their work. Here are a few of them.

  1. Barnsley Independent Alzheimer's and Dementia Support

    S70 · Income £100k to £1m

    To provide information, support and advice to people affected by dementia in Barnsley. Services include carer support, befriending, circle dancing, support groups, holidays, day trips, social events, newsletters etc

    Their website Charity Commission record

  2. Alzheimers Dementia Support

    SL6 · Income £100k to £1m

    The charitable purposes of the Company are to provide a wide varied range of Services to support, Guide, inform, stimulate and comfort People living with Dementia, their Carers and families within the local community.…

    Their website Charity Commission record

  3. Camberley Alzheimer Cafe CIO

    GU15 · Income under £10k

    The Camberley Alzheimer Cafe CIO offers 2 services.1. Monthly cafe for people with dementia and their carers to socialise and learn about the emotional side of dementia. All is free to the public including…

    Their website Charity Commission record

  4. Dementia Together Wirral

    CH41 · Income £100k to £1m

    Dementia Together Wirral facilitates, organises and operates events for those living with dementia, their carers and former carers social events to relieve their social isolation by way of activities and services…

    Their website Charity Commission record

Memory cafes, clubs and activities

211 of these charities say this is part of their work. Here are a few of them.

  1. Rushcliffe Dementia Action Network

    NG11 · Income under £10k

    RDAN: a network of local organisations, services and volunteers, working together to improve the support for people living with dementia and their carers in Rushcliffe. Our approach is to build strong partnerships,…

    Their website Charity Commission record

  2. Spelthorne Dementia Support

    TW17 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Weekly Memory Cafe and carers cafe at Greeno Centre.A buddy support system for families.Coach trips for members and their carers, plus boat trips for wheelchair users.Musical evenings and Christmas Carol concert.Weekly…

    Their website Charity Commission record

  3. Henley in Arden and District Dementia Cafe

    B95 · Income under £10k

    Memory cafe meeting twice a month to support people with all forms of memory or dementia problems and their families and friends in the Henley in Arden and surrounding district; to alleviate isolation in the community…

    Charity Commission record

  4. Purple Angel Dementia Awareness Devon

    TQ1 · Small charity, income under £100k

    To relieve the needs of persons living with dementia and their carers by providing support, information and advice and by educating about or raising public awareness of dementia and how people live with it.All monies…

    Their website Charity Commission record

Dementia research

31 of these charities say this is part of their work. Here are a few of them.

  1. Creative Dementia Arts Network

    BS3 · Income under £10k

    Creative Dementia Arts Network (CDAN) educates and supports arts practitioners, arts organisations and arts venues through provision of information, resources, professional development, project management,evaluation and…

    Their website Charity Commission record

  2. The Royal Surgical Aid Society

    SE1 · Income £100k to £1m

    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…

    Their website Charity Commission record

  3. Together in Dementia Everyday

    L2 · Small charity, income under £100k

    tide is a UK wide involvement network of carers and former carers of people with dementia. tide enables carers and former carers to have a powerful collective voice, using their lived experience to raise awareness of…

    Their website Charity Commission record

  4. Alzheimer's Foundation for Research Into Alzheimer's Disease.

    EC3N · Income £100k to £1m

    The principal activity of the foundation is to promote research leading to a cure for alzheimer's disease and to publish the results of such research. the charity meets its aims and objectives by providing grants to…

    Charity Commission record

Care and help at home

77 of these charities say this is part of their work. Here are a few of them.

  1. Spa (Peggy Dodd) Bath

    BA2 · Income £100k to £1m

    The provision of Day respite care for carers of those suffering from Alzheimers, dementia, memory loss and for the sufferers themselves.

    Their website Charity Commission record

  2. Hargreaves Dementia Trust (Supporting Carers and Their Loved Ones Within the St. Helens Area to Live Well With Dementia)

    WA10 · Income under £10k

    Our overall aim is to support people living with dementia and their carers in St. Helens. We have a monthly Carers' Support group for both Carers and person with dementia. Monthly Drop in Sessions offering information,…

    Their website Charity Commission record

  3. Better Understanding of Dementia for Sandwell

    B3 · Income £100k to £1m

    Befriending service for people with dementiaWeekly clubs for people with dementiaSupport service for family carers of people with dementiaDementia-awareness training for Social Services/Healthcare professionals and Care…

    Their website Charity Commission record

  4. Holt & District Dementia Support

    NR25 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Centred on Holt and the surrounding district, we offer social support and access to activities for those living with dementia and respite for their carers through provision of 2 weekly cafes, a home visiting service and…

    Their website Charity Commission record

Small charities worth knowing

245 dementia charities have an income under £100,000 a year. Most are run by a few people, often volunteers, and few of them can afford to advertise. Here are some of them, each with recent accounts on the register.

  1. Lyrics and Lunch Network

    LA1 · Small charity, income under £100k

    The charity creates community for those that are losing theirs by directing support and relief to people who are socially excluded from society, or parts of society as a result of their dementia and memory loss.The…

    Their website Charity Commission record

  2. Long Buckby Community Centre

    NN6 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Operate and maintain Long Buckby Community Centre, a two storey community owned building, run for the benefit of the local community.Hire of rooms to local groups and societies for example - Darby and Joan, The…

    Their website Charity Commission record

  3. Memory Lane Cafe Ipswich

    IP9 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Memory Lane Cafe is a weekly meeting place for carers and cared for who are living with dementia. We also welcome those who have been bereaved by dementia. Based in Ipswich, Memory Lane Cafe is open from 11am - 3pm…

    Their website Charity Commission record

  4. Thetford & District Dementia Support Group

    IP24 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Provide regular weekly group support and information to people living with dementia and their carer within the Thetford & District area

    Their website Charity Commission record

  5. Ty Golau Dementia Charitable Trust

    SA17 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Ty Golau Dementia Charitable Trust is a Cognitive Therapy session ,held once a week for 2 hours for people living with Dementia.It aims to stimulate memory through themes/music and memory games.It is run entirely by…

    Their website Charity Commission record

  6. The Pam Britton Trust for Dementia

    CV32 · Income under £10k

    The Charity supports those newly diagnosed with Dementia and the immediate Family Carer/s in the Area of South Warwickshire.We support those referred to us, and also fund Community awareness events along with 'starting…

    Charity Commission record

  7. Families Supporting Care

    GU10 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Working with local care homes and charities to provide funding for the relief of alzheimers and dementia sufferers and top-up grants to enable residents to remain in their care homes when their finances are exhausted.…

    Their website Charity Commission record

  8. Alzheimer Cafe UK

    GU14 · Income under £10k

    To relieve the needs and to promote the good health of people living with dementia, their families and carers in the three counties of Hampshire, Surrey and Berkshire and such other parts of the UK and the world through…

    Their website Charity Commission record

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Dementia charities by town

The towns and cities with the most dementia charities, counted by where each charity is registered. London's number includes national charities with a head office there.

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Questions people ask

How many dementia charities are there in the UK?

There are 498 registered charities in England and Wales working on dementia. 245 of them (49%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The figures come from the Charity Commission register for England and Wales, last refreshed in October 2026. Scotland and Northern Ireland keep their own registers, so their charities aren't counted here.

What do dementia charities do?

Going by what they say about themselves on the register, the most common kinds of work are memory cafes, clubs and activities (211 charities), support for carers and families (204 charities), and care and help at home (77 charities). Many do more than one of these.

Which dementia charity should I give to?

The one that fits what matters to you. Tell us a little about it and we'll pick the few charities that fit you best, with the reasons why. It's free, takes a couple of minutes, and we never ask for any contact details. No charity can pay to appear on your list.

Why give to a small charity working on dementia?

Small charities run on very little, so a regular gift, however modest, helps them plan ahead. They're often rooted in one place, so you can get to know the people doing the work and see what your help does. Every charity listed on this page has an income under £1 million a year and has sent the Charity Commission accounts in the last two and a half years.

How can I check a charity is genuine?

Look it up on the Charity Commission register by its name or charity number. Its page there shows what it does, who its trustees are and its latest accounts. Every charity on this page links straight to its register record.

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