DEMENTIA MATTERS - HERE (FORDSHIRE)
Supporting and facilitating the increase of opportunities for people affected by dementia to live well with their diagnosis and remain a part of their community for as long as possible. Supporting and facilitating facilities to maximise social and recreational opportunities. Raising awareness of the issues affecting people with dementia and their families.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £24,060 for the year, with total expenditure of £237,056 exceeding income of £212,996. The trustees note that the charity holds sufficient funds to cover just over three months of running costs, while its stated reserves policy aims to secure six months' worth. The filing indicates that ongoing operation depends on securing further income to cover future running costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity had income of £ 212,996 with much of this derived from continued support from the National Lottery Community Fund, the local NHS ICB, plus other grants/donations”
“We have sufficient funds to cover just over 3 months-worth of running costs without any further income.”
“In common with very many charities, other than those with very large levels of reserves, ongoing operation and impact depends on securing income to cover the running costs.”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (09/01/2024)
Trustees
- Dr SHIRLEY BARBARA EVANSchair
- Cheryl Poole
- David Stuart Pearson
- Natalie Cooke
- PHILLIPA MARY BRUCE-KERR
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £213k | £237k |
| 31/12/2024 | £289k | £229k |
| 31/12/2023 | £140k | £174k |
| 31/12/2022 | £154k | £140k |
| 31/12/2021 | £135k | £53k |
Common questions
Is DEMENTIA MATTERS - HERE (FORDSHIRE) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £24,060 for the year, with total expenditure of £237,056 exceeding income of £212,996. The trustees note that the charity holds sufficient funds to cover just over three months of running costs, while its stated reserves policy aims to secure six months' worth. The filing indicates that ongoing operation depends on securing further income to cover future running costs.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/05/2020 | £9k | Herefordshire Virtual Meeting Centre |