Thank you for your continued support.
You are making a big difference to the lives of families affected by dementia.
We don’t receive any government funding and so it is because of donations, like yours, that we’re able to run, and grow, our vital services so that no one faces dementia alone.
Here are some of the ways people affected by dementia using services like our Helpline said it made a positive difference to them:*
80% felt more positive after speaking to our Helpline
80% said it improved their ability to take better care of someone with dementia
74% said it helped them to cope in their caring role
*Results are based on 848 responses to the Dementia UK carer experience survey that were received between August 2022 and April 2023, however, the response rate to each question varied
Daughter, carer experience survey 2022-2023"An absolute crucial service to give people like me the courage and tools to go on. I never feel judged or silly for asking for advice. The nurses have such empathy and a willingness to help and bring hope to carers. They are my lifeline."
Supporter survey respondent, 2023"My wife had dementia but sadly died two years ago and I feel very thankful for the help I received. This is why I donate every year so people who have no family can get the help they need."
“As much as you can talk to your friends and family, there is a huge benefit to talking to a specialist dementia nurse. When I spoke to Admiral Nurse Mark he truly understood what my family was going through and how to help. Being able to pick the phone up to speak to Mark was fantastic. I felt so reassured after the call. I honestly can’t fault the Helpline: I would give it five stars and recommend it to anyone. I literally want to shout about it from the rooftops.”
67p goes towards ensuring that more people can access the life-changing support of our dementia specialist Admiral Nurses. This includes keeping our services running, launching new ones, developing our research and publications on dementia care and support, and raising awareness.
33p is spent on raising funds to increase our long-term income so no one faces dementia alone
*42p on Admiral Nursing projects, 6p on business development, 5p on practice development
Expenditure source: Dementia UK Annual Report 2022/23, p81.
Based on an expenditure total of £17.7m in financial year 2023
Public awareness includes producing our leaflets, maintaining our website and raising awareness.
To find out what we have been working on in the past year, including details of our income and expenditure, please read our latest annual report.
We continuously invest in fundraising and developing our services so we can be there for more families facing dementia. As of July 2024, there were 450 Admiral Nurses across the UK. We are working tirelessly towards our ambitious goal to grow the number of Admiral Nurses to 1,000 by 2030 so they can offer a lifeline to more people who need it.
* Source: Dementia UK Annual Reports for each financial year. Voluntary income from donations, legacies and other fundraising activities. For more detailed information on where your money goes and the difference your donation makes, please read our latest annual report.
