The Dengie D-Caf
Analysis
The Dengie D-Caf is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Chelmsford. It was registered in October 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending September 2025, The Dengie D-Caf reported income of £24k and spending of £12k, leaving 51% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £451 to £24k (+5210%), an average of +170% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2022, when income rose by 489%. Over the whole period it spent 50% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Dengie D-Caf sits at the 41st percentile: it is larger than about 41% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 48th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Not Pointless (£24k), Friends of Ipasc Trust (£24k) and Precious Gifts (£24k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Dengie D-Caf aims to promote a good quality of life for people living with dementia on the Dengie Peninsula, as well as their carers, friends and family. It provides opportunities for people to engage in meaningful activities that meet individual social, emotional and physical needs. It also raises awareness of the issues that can affect members and helps them access support and information.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Not Pointless | Ammanford | £24k |
| Friends of Ipasc Trust | Wirral | £24k |
| Precious Gifts | Blackburn | £24k |
| Village Hall | Kent | £24k |