Beyond Dementia
Analysis
Beyond Dementia is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Wiltshire. It was registered in July 1995, 31 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03082546). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Beyond Dementia reported income of £2.5m and spending of £2.4m, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £2.0m to £2.5m (+25%), an average of +5.8% a year. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Beyond Dementia sits at the 94th percentile: it is larger than about 94% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 97th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Biswas Foundation (£2.4m), Commonwork Trust (£2.5m) and Yorkshire Sport Foundation (£2.4m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 89% and donations and legacies 11%. Gifts in wills alone brought in £3,404. Charitable activities took 95% of spending and raising funds 4.6%. Reserves of £522k would cover about 3 months of spending at that rate. It employed 146 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 11%
- Legacies 0.1%
- Charitable activities 89%
- Investments 0.6%
In the charity's own words
Beyond Dementia improves the quality of life of people affected by dementia, those diagnosed, families and carers, by the provision of information, advice, practical assistance, education, community based activities giving social interaction, all promoting the wellbeing, independance, inclusion and dignity, primarily in Wiltshire. We support from pre-diagnosis throughout the dementia journey.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Biswas Foundation | Leeds | £2.4m |
| Commonwork Trust | Edenbridge | £2.5m |
| Yorkshire Sport Foundation | Leeds | £2.4m |
| Carn Brea Leisure Centre Trust | Redruth | £2.5m |