Understanding Dementia
We work in the field of dementia, providing awareness and information about the condition, and training in its effective management.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a surplus of £20,049 for the year ended 05/04/2025, resulting in cash reserves of £61,681. The trustees hold these reserves to meet working capital requirements and deliver future training courses considering significant growth. No material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern were disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserve are held to meet the working capital requirements to run the charity and to be able to deliver future training courses, considering significant growth.”
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Trustees
- Martin Edward Solwaychair
- MARY KAREEM-OSHO
- Nathalie Sherrad
- SHIRLEY JOY PEARCE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £83k | £62k |
| 05/04/2024 | £88k | £63k |
| 05/04/2023 | £28k | £19k |
| 05/04/2022 | £11k | £8k |
| 05/04/2021 | £1k | £6k |
Common questions
Is Understanding Dementia financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a surplus of £20,049 for the year ended 05/04/2025, resulting in cash reserves of £61,681. The trustees hold these reserves to meet working capital requirements and deliver future training courses considering significant growth. No material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern were disclosed.
Who funds Understanding Dementia?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Understanding Dementia as a grant recipient include THE DAVID BROWNLOW CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE DAVID BROWNLOW CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £275 | Charitable activities (continued) |