NEWARK DEMENTIA CARER'S GROUP
We organise regular events including craft, music, table games, seated sports, meals, trips and holidays. Our members are people with personal experience of dementia, as patients, unpaid carers, or health and social care professionals. Carers are welcome to remain in the group after the person they supported dies or moves into residential care.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE NEWARK DEMENTIA CARER'S GROUP ARE:FOR THE BENEFIT OF PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA AND THEIR CARERS WITHIN NEWARK AND THE SURROUNDING AREA:(1) TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT GOOD HEALTH; AND(2) TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FORRECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OFLIFE.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The charity reports a sound and stable financial position with steady cash flow and no periods of financial concern during the year. Unrestricted reserves stood at £63,158 at year-end, supported by a savings account balance of £56,826. Although the charity operated with a small overall deficit, income and expenditure were closely aligned, and reserves are maintained to support future planning.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and Sponsorship 8,605 400 : 9,005 12,454” — page 5
“Unfortunately, we have been incorrectly listed as a Foundation ClO on the Charity Commission website, which has caused some recent misunderstandings.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2026
- Volunteers: 12
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 12
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 4
Trustees
- Elaine ELLISONchair
- Carol Lee
- Heather Cullen
- Ian Blades
- Kenneth Daubney
- Neil Kirton
- Sarah-Jane Ayers
- ann oswald
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £26k | £29k |
| 31/03/2025 | £27k | £25k |
| 31/03/2024 | £22k | £12k |
| 31/03/2023 | £17k | £15k |
| 31/03/2022 | £12k | £16k |
Common questions
Is NEWARK DEMENTIA CARER'S GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The charity reports a sound and stable financial position with steady cash flow and no periods of financial concern during the year. Unrestricted reserves stood at £63,158 at year-end, supported by a savings account balance of £56,826. Although the charity operated with a small overall deficit, income and expenditure were closely aligned, and reserves are maintained to support future planning. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | 2 | £4k |
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| PILKINGTON CHARITIES FUND | 1 | £10k |
| THE HEMBY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £8k |
| DUCHY OF LANCASTER BENEVOLENT FUND | 1 | £5k |
| CRH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE HARRY BOTTOM CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- FORGET-ME-NOT DEMENTIA DAY CLUBS
- DEMENTIA ACTION MARLOW
- DEMENTIA CARING
- DEMENTIA TOGETHER WIRRAL
- OUR DEMENTIA CHOIR
- DEMENTIA SINGING EXPERIENCE, SUSSEX
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK DEMENTIA CARER'S GROUP | £26k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FORGET-ME-NOT DEMENTIA DAY CLUBS | £40k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DEMENTIA ACTION MARLOW | £60k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DEMENTIA CARING | £60k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DEMENTIA TOGETHER WIRRAL | £196k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| OUR DEMENTIA CHOIR | £204k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |