ALZHEIMER'S FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH INTO ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE.
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 ORGANSIATIONS THAT FUND AND PROMOTE RESEARCH.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £305,327, up from £182,877 in the prior year, driven by a net income of £122,450. The trustees report no reserves policy, noting that low administrative costs mean there is no need to retain large reserves. The charity continues to operate on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Alzheimer's Society collected legacy income on behalf of The Alzheimer's Foundation for Research into Alzheimer's Disease, to the value of £38k (2024: £160k). During the year, £20k (2024: £130k) was granted by The Alzheimer's Foundation for Research into Alzheimer's Disease to Alzheimer's Society for research.” — page 17
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 03655393
Company officers (Companies House)
- GERHOLD, Malte Dirk Guy, Dr on trustee list
- MORRIS, Simon Benedict on trustee list
- HYDE-SMITH, Alex on trustee list
Trustees
- Alex Hyde-Smith
- Dr Malte Dirk Guy Gerhold
- SIMON MORRIS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £173k | £50k |
| 31/03/2024 | £310k | £267k |
| 31/03/2023 | £108k | £116k |
| 31/03/2022 | £33k | £126k |
| 31/03/2021 | £392k | £45k |
Common questions
Is ALZHEIMER'S FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH INTO ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE. financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £305,327, up from £182,877 in the prior year, driven by a net income of £122,450. The trustees report no reserves policy, noting that low administrative costs mean there is no need to retain large reserves. The charity continues to operate on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by BDO LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SUSANNA PEAKE CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £16k |
| ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY | 1 | £6.2m |
| Q CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3.0m |
| THE ALBORADA TRUST | 1 | £2.4m |
| RACE AGAINST DEMENTIA | 1 | £1.1m |
| THE LYNDAL TREE FOUNDATION | 1 | £419k |
| PRISM THE GIFT FUND | 1 | £250k |
| THE TOLKIEN TRUST | 1 | £220k |
Charities like this
- DEMENTIA RESEARCH UK
- CLEVELAND ALZHEIMERS RESIDENTIAL CENTRE LIMITED
- ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH UK
- BRACE
- THE ALDAMA FOUNDATION
- ALPHA RELIEF FUND
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALZHEIMER'S FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH INTO ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE. | £173k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DEMENTIA RESEARCH UK | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | 22.1% | no doubt |
| CLEVELAND ALZHEIMERS RESIDENTIAL CENTRE LIMITED | £103k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH UK | £61.9m | £190,001 - £200,000 | — | within | 29.5% | no doubt |
| BRACE | £644k | — | 0 | above | 11.0% | no doubt |
| THE ALDAMA FOUNDATION | £625k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |