About Dementia Foundation UK
Supporting the unsung heroes of dementia care across the United Kingdom
Our Mission
Dementia Foundation UK is a registered Scottish charity serving the entire United Kingdom. We rescue grassroots dementia groups from closure by helping them become completely self-sustaining and independent from traditional funding or fundraising. We raise money publicly to cover operational costs whilst we help groups achieve long-term sustainability through our proven but confidential method.
Funds raised publicly support our rescue operations and keep groups alive during setup
Proven system helps groups become completely self-sustaining - method kept confidential
Based in Edinburgh, serving organisations across the UK
"After 2 years of no face-to-face fundraising and a huge shift in how the world works, closure seemed a certainty for many small organisations. We decided to change that."
Our Unique Approach
100% Volunteer-Run
Every member of our team is a volunteer. We don't pay fundraisers, which means more money goes directly to helping organisations.
Grassroots Focus
We specifically target smaller, localised organisations that are most valued by dementia patients and their families.
Self-Sustainability
Our goal is to help organisations become completely self-sustaining, freeing them from constant funding worries.
Our Research Findings
What Families Value Most
We conducted lengthy research asking families of dementia sufferers about the support they receive. The results were overwhelmingly clear:
of families stated that the best support and care came from smaller, localised organisations like Community & Support Groups and Social Enterprises.
The Challenge
These vital organisations all shared one common struggle:
Our Solution
In February 2022, our trustees made the decision to support these organizations to keep them alive and doing what they do best - caring for dementia sufferers and assisting family members.
Digital Outreach & Fundraising System
After extensive testing, our robust system is ready to help organizations become self-sufficient and independent, free from worry about finances and without ever making a funding application or shaking a bucket again!