PramaLife
Charitable community and outreach activities including dementia clubs, respite club, social pop-in clubs, coffee mornings, special interest groups, carers support groups, befriending, transport, day trips/coach holidays, theatre/events.The services are often provided in collaboration with other third-sector organisations. Potential to take on other community centres/activities in other areas.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £25,277 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a deficit of £59,781 in the prior year. Total income increased to £454,319, while total expenditure rose to £479,596. The trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and legacies 3 326,700 91,081 417,781 342,580” — page 16
“the trustees consider it prudent to maintain a minimum reserve of £90,000 in this respect.”
“Grant from parent charity 72,000 - 72,000 42,900” — page 23
Trustees
- Ann Christine Tyndall
- Carola Campbell
- DAVID LAWRENCE FRANK CAWDERY
- Jacqui Rock
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £454k | £480k |
| 31/03/2024 | £373k | £432k |
| 31/03/2023 | £336k | £333k |
| 31/03/2022 | £382k | £339k |
| 31/03/2021 | £284k | £278k |
Common questions
Is PramaLife financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £25,277 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a deficit of £59,781 in the prior year. Total income increased to £454,319, while total expenditure rose to £479,596. The trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds PramaLife?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PramaLife as a grant recipient include THE ALICE ELLEN COOPER-DEAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST, TALBOT VILLAGE TRUST, DORSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE WO STREET CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ALICE ELLEN COOPER-DEAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £20k | |
| THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £15k | |
| THE ALICE ELLEN COOPER-DEAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £15k | |
| THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £15k | |
| THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £15k | |
| TALBOT VILLAGE TRUST | FY2024 | £12k | |
| DORSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £11k | Grants to institutions |
| THE ALICE ELLEN COOPER-DEAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE ALICE ELLEN COOPER-DEAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £10k | |
| THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE WO STREET CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £4k | |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | FY2021 | — |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/12/2022 | £277k | Dementia Support |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/08/2022 | £10k | Memory Lane Groups |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/04/2021 | £10k | Telephone Support Groups |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/05/2020 | £35k | PramaLife - COVID-19 Support |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/10/2019 | £9k | PramaLife Hub Refurbishment |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/02/2019 | £100k | PramaLife Bournemouth |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 13/09/2017 | £9k | "Museum Memory Club" |