Dancing with Dementia
Analysis
Dancing with Dementia is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Manchester. It was registered in November 2019, 7 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, Dancing with Dementia reported income of £32k and spending of £35k, spending 108% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £27k to £32k (+22%), an average of +5.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2023, when income rose by 127%. Over the whole period it spent 84% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Dancing with Dementia sits at the 45th percentile: it is larger than about 45% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Clare King Charitable Trust (£32k), The Josh Evans Trust Fund (£32k) and Deborah Asalu & Jide Olokundun Foundation International (£32k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Dancing with Dementia is a social dance/entertainment charity for people living with dementia. A place where the family and others guests can offer support and empathy with their experiences. Music and dance together creates an enjoyable and uplifting experience for our guests, their family, friends and carers. The social inclusion helps to create a positive effect on the wellbeing of our guests.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Clare King Charitable Trust | Cambridge | £32k |
| The Josh Evans Trust Fund | Bridgwater | £32k |
| Deborah Asalu & Jide Olokundun Foundation International | Wakefield | £32k |
| The Haymans Trust Fund | Waterlooville | £32k |