2025-12-31-accounts - Dementia Disco

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1[st] January 2025 Period start date To 31[st] December 2025 Period end date

Charity name: Dementia Disco

Charity registration number: 1206477

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	The objects of the CIO are for the public benefit, to relieve the needs of people living with dementia in the UK and their friends, family and carers that accompany them by providing regular events (discos) in order to use the power of music to inspire memory, conversation and friendship.
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.	Para 1.17 and 1.19	Fully Funded, Free to attend Community Discos:We organise and host regular, free- to-attend evening, weekend discos across our hub locations (including Stockport and expanding into regional networks). These events target a critical community gap by specifically providing activities outside of traditional working hours and appealing to younger people living with dementia through iconic music selections from the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. Multigenerational Engagement & Carer Support:Our events provide a welcoming, relaxed environment not just for the individual and their primary carer, but for wider family and friends. This creates opportunities for joyful, multigenerational connection while simultaneously offering flexible respite for primary carers. Provision of Free Meals:To foster a warm, inclusive, and social atmosphere, we provide a free meal to all attendees at our venue- based events, helping to break down social isolation. Mobile Outreach and Digital Expansion: We operate mobile discos to bring the music and physical benefits directly into care homes for individuals unable to travel. Volunteer Mobilisation:We recruit, train,

		and coordinate a dedicated team of volunteers to manage event logistics, hospitality, and session delivery, ensuring our events remained sustainable, safe, and free for the community.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	The trustees confirm that they have referred to and had due regard for the guidance contained in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives, and in planning future activities and setting grant-making policies for the year.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

	SORP reference
Policy on grant making	Para 1.38	N/A
Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38	N/A
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	Dementia Disco is incredibly proud of its volunteer-led roots, and our volunteers remain the absolute heartbeat of our charity's operations. Without their dedication, passion, and time, we would not be able to deliver our core services or keep our events free for the community. Key highlights of our volunteer contribution during this period include: Growing a Dedicated Network:Following our feature on BBC Breakfast in January 2026, we experienced a massive surge in community support, receiving 50 new volunteer applications in a single month. This successfully expanded our active pipeline to 74 approved, trained volunteers equipped to run and support our sessions. Event Delivery and Logistics:Our volunteer team manages everything from venue setup and hospitality to event logistics and participant engagement. Their efforts have enabled us to deliver over 200 venue- based community discos and 40 care home sessions from inception (in 2019) to early 2026, serving over 10,000 free meals to attendees. Grassroots Community Leadership: Volunteers have been instrumental in launching new locations, securing local

council funding, and establishing local partnerships, as demonstrated by the launch of our Poynton disco. Governance and Lived Experience: Our volunteers actively shape the strategic direction of the charity by stepping into leadership roles, including joining our Board of Trustees to ensure the crucial voice of the carer is directly represented. Recognised Excellence: The exceptional commitment of our team was formally recognised locally when we won the Volunteer Team Award at Stockport Rocks and we have been nominated for The King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2026. Our volunteers not only give their time but also experience personal benefits; 94% of our volunteers describe our events as joyful, reporting a heightened sense of purpose and a deeper personal understanding of dementia. The trustees extend their deepest gratitude to every volunteer who helps lead the dance. For further details on our volunteer milestones, please refer to our full Impact Report. Other

Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.	Para 1.20	1. Main Achievements and Scaling National Expansion: The charity successfully scaled its operations from a single grassroots idea to running eight monthly weekend discos across England, spanning from Northumberland to London, with three more launching in July 2026. Massive Financial Resilience:Our total income grew by nearly 300%, rising from £13.8k in 2024 to £55k in 2025, built on a resilient mix of grants, donations, and community fundraising. This allowed us to fund our very first paid staff role through a grant from The Fore, transitioning our charity into a sustainable operational model.

Media and National Recognition: Following a feature on BBC Breakfast’s Rise and Shine segment in January 2026, the charity gained immense national exposure, resulting in 20 new disco locations in development, 50 new volunteer applications in a single month, and a nomination for the prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service. Delivery Milestones: From inception to early 2026, we delivered over 200 venue-based community discos, 40 care home sessions, and provided more than 10,000 free meals to our community. 2. Difference Made to the Circumstances of Beneficiaries Our work provides a safe, judgment-free sanctuary where the heavy fog of dementia lifts, offering profound mental and physical benefits to our core beneficiaries: Reducing Loneliness and Building Connection: 97% of our disco-goers report feeling more connected to others, and 93% experience increased social interaction. Cognitive and Physical Stimulation: 85% of participants recall precious memories through the power of music, and 73% feel more energised after our sessions. In care home settings, staff report increased movement and unexpected moments of recognition from isolated residents. Vital Respite for Carers: Our early evening and weekend timings target a critical community gap. They offer a space for peer support where full-time carers can step out of their demanding roles, alleviate emotional pressure, and share joyful, normal experiences with their loved ones.

3. Wider Benefits to Society as a Whole Beyond our direct participants, Dementia Disco provides meaningful, systemic benefits to wider society:

Challenging Public Perceptions and Reducing Stigma: We use an experiential approach to shift the public narrative surrounding dementia from limitation to possibility. Our national media features and public campaigns (such as Dance Against Dementia, which logged 5,668 dances to protest the removal of NHS dementia diagnosis targets) convert passive awareness into tangible civic action.

Empowering Local Communities: By

providing a "Run Your Own" disco toolkit, training, and infrastructure, we are lowering barriers to entry and empowering local volunteers, care providers, and civic leaders across England and Wales to build sustainable, community-led support networks. For a more detailed breakdown of our delivery statistics, participant testimonies, and future scaling plans, please refer to our full Impact Report.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	The charity experienced an exceptionally strong period of financial growth and stabilisation during the year ending 31st December 2025, driven by a substantial increase in incoming resources and diversification of funding streams. Income and Resources Expended Total incoming resources for the year reached £54,684, representing an increase of nearly 300% compared to the previous year’s income of £13,788. This growth was successfully balanced across multiple revenue streams: Voluntary Income:£16,121 generated through donations. Fundraising Activities:£16,796 brought in via community raffles, merchandise sales, and event tickets. Charitable Activities & Grants:£21,767 secured through mobile care home discos and project-focused grants (including £20,367 in restricted income funds). Total resources expended during the period were £44,088, with the vast majority (£41,957) directed directly into service delivery for our charitable activities. Fundraising trading costs were managed efficiently at £1,468, and governance costs were kept minimal at £663. Financial Performance and Reserves Position The charity achieved a positive net movement in funds of £10,596 for the year (up from £58 in 2024). At the end of the financial period: Total Funds Carried Forward:Total charity funds increased significantly to £15,391 (up from £4,795 brought forward from the prior year). Unrestricted Resilience:The charity’s unrestricted funds stood at £15,391, giving the organisation substantially stronger operational agility and long-term financial resilience heading into its next phase of national growth. Restricted Funds:All restricted project

		funding available during the period was successfully utilised. Carried forward restricted funds at the end of the year were £16,655 and are expected to be utilised fully during 2026. Balance Sheet Strength The charity’s liquidity is in an excellent position. Total current assets stood at £34,763, comprising £31,769 in cash at bank, £2,546 in merchandise stock, and £448 in debtors. After accounting for short- term creditors falling due within one year (£20,140), the charity maintains a healthy net current asset position of £14,623. Total fixed tangible assets (such as equipment) stand at a net book value of £768. The trustees are satisfied that the charity holds sufficient reserves and liquidity to meet its current commitments and confidently support its upcoming strategic expansions.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	The trustees have reviewed the charity’s requirements for reserves in light of the main risks facing the organisation and its upcoming national expansion plans. Why We Hold Reserves Dementia Disco holds unrestricted reserves for the following key reasons: Operational Continuity:To ensure that our core monthly community discos can continue to run seamlessly and remain completely free to attend, even during periods of unexpected funding delays or drop-offs in public donations. Working Capital:To manage everyday cash flow requirements, covering essential overheads, volunteer expenses, and administrative costs. Strategic Agility:To provide the financial flexibility required to safely develop and seed-fund our community-led expansion model, rollout our local "Run Your Own" toolkits, and transition sustainably as we grow. Our Target Reserves Policy The trustees have established a policy that the charity should aim to maintain free unrestricted reserves equivalent to approximately 3 to 6 months of core operating expenditure. Based on our 2025

		expenditure, this target equates to a range of approximately £6,000 to £12,000. Current Financial Position against Policy At the end of the financial period (31st December 2025), the charity held total unrestricted reserves of £15,391. This current level sits slightly above our standard baseline target. The trustees consider this to be a prudent and necessary position at this time. This additional buffer was intentionally built up through a diverse funding mix and a successful BBC Breakfast broadcast in early 2026. Holding these extra funds ensures the charity is fully resilient and well-resourced to safely navigate the significant upfront costs associated with launching 10 new community discos over the next 12 months.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£15,391.
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	N/A
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	N/A
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	The trustees have reviewed the charity’s financial position, anticipated future income, and operational commitments for the next 12 months from the date of approving these financial statements. The trustees are pleased to report that there are no material uncertainties that cast significant doubt upon the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. This assessment is supported by the following factors: Strong Cash Reserves:The charity ended the 2025 financial period in an excellent liquidity position, holding £31,769 in cash at the bank, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £15,391. Diversified and Growing Income: Following our feature on BBC Breakfast in January 2026, the charity secured an immediate influx of direct public donations, a major new corporate partnership, and a 300% year-on-year increase in income during 2025. Controlled Fixed Overheads:Our operational model remains highly flexible, with core project costs scaling alongside secured funding, minimising structural fixed

overhead risks.

Accordingly, the financial statements have been prepared on a going-concern basis.

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		During the financial period, Dementia Disco
		successfully diversified its revenue streams
The charity’s principal		to build a resilient and sustainable funding
sources of funds (including	Para 1.47	mix. The charity’s principal sources of funds
any fundraising)		comprised the following three pillars:
		Grant Funding and Institutional Support:
		A critical portion of our funding was secured
		through philanthropic trusts and public
		grants. Notably, a transformative grant from
		The Fore enabled the charity to hire its first
		paid operational role, transitioning the
		organisation into a professionally driven
		structure.

The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	During the financial period, Dementia Disco successfully diversified its revenue streams to build a resilient and sustainable funding mix. The charity’s principal sources of funds comprised the following three pillars: Grant Funding and Institutional Support: A critical portion of our funding was secured through philanthropic trusts and public grants. Notably, a transformative grant from The Fore enabled the charity to hire its first paid operational role, transitioning the organisation into a professionally driven structure.

		Public Donations and Corporate Partnerships:Direct voluntary donations from individuals, family members, and supporters formed a vital pillar of our income. This stream was significantly accelerated by public advocacy and national media coverage, such as our feature on BBC Breakfast’s Rise and Shine segment, which triggered a substantial wave of individual donations and helped secure a major new corporate partnership. Community Fundraising and Trading Activities:The charity generated significant income through grassroots fundraising and community-led initiatives. This included revenue from ticket sales for our regular community discos, care home outreach fees, merchandise sales, local raffles, and our annual dedicated fundraising event. For the exact breakdown of our £54,684 incoming resources across these streams, please refer to Section A (Statement of Financial Activities) of the financial accounts and our full Impact Report.
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46	N/A
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46

Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Foundation Model Constitution
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	CIO
Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees	Para 1.25	Dementia Disco is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) governed by a "Foundation" model constitution, meaning its only voting members are its charity trustees. The methods for recruiting and appointing trustees are conducted in accordance with the provisions set out in the constitution: Appointment Process:Apart from the first charity trustees named at inception, every trustee must be appointed by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. No Outside Bodies:There are no external persons, bodies, or organisations entitled to appoint or elect one or more trustees to the board. All appointments are handled internally by the existing trustees. Selection Criteria:In selecting individuals for appointment, the trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge, and experience needed for the effective administration and strategic direction of the CIO. Constitutional Limits & Eligibility: The constitution dictates that there must be a minimum of three charity trustees at any time. Every trustee must be a natural person aged 16 years or over, and at least one trustee must be 18 years of age or over. No one is entitled to act as a charity trustee until they have expressly acknowledged their acceptance of the office. Induction and Information:Upon or before their first appointment, the trustees make available to each new trustee a copy of the current version of the constitution, alongside the latest Trustees' Annual Report and statement of accounts, to ensure they are fully equipped to fulfil their legal duties.

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	Policies and Procedures Adopted for the Induction and Training of Trustees Dementia Disco is committed to ensuring that new trustees are effectively integrated into the board and equipped with the necessary knowledge and tools to fulfil their governance responsibilities. The charity has established a formal framework for trustee induction and ongoing professional development: Formal Induction Process Upon appointment, all new trustees receive a comprehensive Trustee Induction Pack to provide them with an understanding of the charity’s operations, legal structures, and strategic goals. The induction includes the review, completion, and signing of several key governance and compliance documents: Constitutional & Regulatory Framework: Trustees are provided with copies of the Charity's Constitution and the official Charity Commission Registration Document. Legal Compliance Declarations: New trustees must sign a Trustee Agreement confirming they understand their legal duties, alongside a Trustee Automatic Disqualification Declaration in compliance with Charity Commission rules. Ethical Standards & Governance: Trustees must review and adhere to a strict Code of Conduct built on core principles including prudence, integrity, accountability, openness, and respect. Operational Transparency: The induction includes reviewing the charity's organisational structure, current financial funder profiles, and the formal Expenses Policy. Support and Peer Guidance To ease the transition into their role, Dementia Disco implements a "Buddy System," pairing new trustees with an existing member of the board. This system offers peer support, fosters collaborative

		working practices, and helps first-time trustees build confidence in making strategic choices. Mandatory and Continuous Training The charity emphasises continuous professional development to ensure high standards of governance: Regulatory Reading:Trustees are directed to read vital statutory guidance directly from the Charity Commission, including Charity trustee: what’s involved (CC3a), guidance on charity boards, and resources from Getting on Board. Structured Training Modules:All trustees are required to complete the formal ICAEW Trustee Training Course. This 4-hour, 6- section course covers essential charity management concepts and concludes with a formal assessment to certify their competency. Ongoing Review:In line with the Code of Conduct, trustees are encouraged to actively participate in all training sessions provided by the charity, welcome feedback, and take personal responsibility for evolving their governance skill sets.
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	Structure, Governance and Management Organisational Structure Dementia Disco is managed by a structured, collaborative team that relies on defined volunteer board roles and executive leadership to fulfil its mission: Executive Management:The charity employs one paid staff member, the Director, who is also a founding member of the organisation. The Director operates remotely from home and handles the day-to- day administrative functions, internal operational approvals (such as expenses), and oversees the delivery of both venue- based and care home mobile discos. The Board of Trustees:The governing body consists of a Board of Trustees who work closely with the CEO to drive strategic aims, monitor policy compliance, and ensure legally compliant financial management. The board's specific leadership positions include: Chair (Simon Denegri) Treasurer (Matthew Neilson) Secretary / Head of Governance (Philippa

Bostock) General Trustees (Nick Shaw, Leah Holmes, Johnny Noel). Founding Members: The charity was established by three founding members (Kate, Phil, and Nick) who possess vital lived experience of dementia, ensuring the organisation’s core services remain deeply rooted in empathetic, practical insight. Wider Network and Working Relationships Dementia Disco operates within a targeted local and national network of strategic partnerships, funders, and sector-specific bodies to deliver and expand its community services: Healthcare and Care Services Network: The charity works closely with Care Homes in the Stockport area to deliver specialised mobile Dementia Discos directly onto their premises, catering to residents unable to attend venue-based events. Furthermore, the charity actively seeks to build connections within the local NHS, dementia healthcare sector, and wider dementia care services to integrate its provisions into local care pathways. Funding and Grant Partners: The charity maintains active funding relationships with several key grant-making bodies that support its operational capacity: The Fore: Provides crucial unrestricted core funding to cover the CEO's salary. Forever Manchester: Collaborates as a restricted funder for specific community activities, such as the Blackpool Tower Ballroom trip. Browne Jacobson: Provides unrestricted funding supporting general charity running costs.

Sector Networks & Professional Infrastructure: The charity aligns its governance and trustee upskilling with professional sector networks, utilising guidance and educational frameworks provided by the Charity Commission, Getting on Board, and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

Dementia Disco has implemented strict

Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51	policies to identify, manage, and record any relationships with related parties to ensure transparency and prevent conflicts of interest: Founding Members and Executive Leadership:The charity was established by three founding members (Kate, Phil, and Nick) who maintain lived experience of dementia. One of these founding members, Kate Darby, serves as the charity's Director and is currently the organisation's sole paid employee. Her salary is funded via an unrestricted grant awarded by The Fore. Management of Conflicts of Interest:In accordance with the charity’s Code of Conduct and Trustee Agreement, all trustees are legally required to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and observe strict provisions regarding the declaration of interests. Trustees must declare all relevant personal or professional interests at the time a matter arises, regardless of whether it is already on the register of interests. Voting and Decision-Making Guardrails: To ensure that no individual materially or financially gains from their involvement without explicit, compliant authorisation, any trustee with a deemed conflict of interest is restricted from speaking or voting on that matter and may be required to withdraw from the meeting room while the issue is discussed and decided upon.
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Dementia Disco
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number	1206477
Charity’s principal address	41 Warwick Road, Stockport, SK4 4HE.

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any)
	Simon Denegri		16/10/2025
	Matt Neilson		30/06/2025
	Philippa Bostock
	Nick Shaw
	Leah Holmes
	JohnnyNoel		23/05/2025

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity

Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects

Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Kate Darby

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date
	Simon Denegri
	Chair
	23/07/2026
	23/07/2026

	Dementia Disco CIO	Dementia Disco CIO	Dementia Disco CIO	Charity No (if any)	1206477	CC17a
	Annualaccountsforthe period
	Period start date	1/1/2025	To	Period end date	12/31/2025

Section A	Statement of financial activities
Recommended categories by activity Details of own analysis Note Incoming resources (Note 3) Incoming resources from generated funds Voluntary income Donations S01 Activities for generating funds Raffle, Merchandise & Events S02 Investment income S03 Incoming resources from charitable activities Mobile Discos & Grants S04 Other incoming resources S05 S06 Resources expended (Notes 4-8) Costs of Generating Funds Costs of generating voluntary income S07 Fundraising trading costs S08 Investment management costs S09 Charitable activities S10 Governance costs S11 Other resources expended S12 S13 S14 S15 S16 S17 S18 S19 S20 S21 *Total funds carried forward* Total funds brought forward *Net movement in funds* *Net incoming/(outgoing) resources before* *transfers* Gains and losses on investment assets Gains and losses on revaluation of fixed assets for the charity’s own use Other recognised gains/(losses) *Net incoming/(outgoing) resources before* *other recognised gains/(losses)* Gross transfers between funds *Total resources expended* *Total incoming resources*		Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds Total this year Total last year £ £ £ £ £ F01 F02 F03 F04 F05
		-	-	-	-	-
		16,121	-	-	16,121	1,639
		16,796	-	-	16,796	3,424
		-	-	-	-	-
		1,400	20,367	-	21,767	8,725
		-	-	-	-	-
		34,317	20,367	-	54,684	13,788

		-	-	-	-	-
		-	-	-	-	-
		1,468	-	-	1,468	628
		-	-	-	-	-
		22,113	19,844	-	41,957	13,084
		663	-	-	663	18
		-	-	-	-	-
		24,244	19,844	-	44,088	13,730
		10,073	523	-	10,596	58
		-	-	-	-	-
		10,073	523	-	10,596	58

		-	-	-	-	-
		-	-	-	-	-
		10,073	523	-	10,596	58
		4,363	432	-	4,795	4,737
		14,436	955	-	15,391	4,795

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Section B Balance sheet

Unrestricted funds £ F01	Restricted income funds £ F02	Endowment funds £ F03	Total this year Total last year £ £ F04 F05	Total this year Total last year £ £ F04 F05
768	-	-	768	1,536
-	-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-	-
768	-	-	768	1,536

2,546	-	-	2,546	-
448	-	-	448	46
-	-	-	-	-
15,114	16,655	-	31,769	18,363
18,108	16,655	-	34,763	18,409

3,485	16,655	-	20,140	15,150

14,623	-	-	14,623	3,259

15,391	-	-	15,391	4,795

-	-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-	-

15,391	-	-	15,391	4,795

15,391			15,391	4,363
-			-	-
	-		-	432
		-	-	-

15,391	-	-	15,391	4,795

Signature		Print	Date of approval Name

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Section C Notes to the accounts

Note 1 Basis of preparation

This section should be completed by all charities .

1.1 Basis of accounting

These accounts have been prepared on the basis of historic cost (except that investments are shown at market value) in accordance with:

Accounting and Reporting by Charities – Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP 2005);

• and with* ✓ Accounting Standards; or Financial Reporting Standards for Smaller Enterprises (FRSSE);

• and with the Charities Act.

[** except for the following].

-Tick as appropriate:
if all relevant disclosures shown in the pack have been given then please tick “Accounting Standards”;
if disclosures completed in these accounts have been restricted to those required by the FRSSE, then please tick
“Financial Reporting Standards for Smaller Enterprises (FRSSE)”.

** - If no departures from the chosen standards have been made then delete these words; otherwise give details of any changes in the boxes.

1.2 Change in basis of accounting

There has been no change to the accounting policies (valuation rules and methods of accounting) since last year (§ except for the following).

§ if no changes have been made to accounting policies then delete these words.

1.3 Changes to previous accounts

No changes have been made to accounts for previous years (§§ except for the following).

§§ if no changes have been made to accounts for previous periods then delete these words.

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 2 Accounting policies This standard list of accounting policies has been applied by the charity except for those deleted. Where a different or additional policy has been adopted then this is detailed in the box below.

Note 2 Accounting policies *This standard list of accounting policies has been applied by the charity except for those deleted. Where a different* *or additional policy has been adopted then this is detailed in the box below.*	Note 2 Accounting policies *This standard list of accounting policies has been applied by the charity except for those deleted. Where a different* *or additional policy has been adopted then this is detailed in the box below.*
INCOMING RESOURCES
Recognition of incoming	These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when:
resources	• the charity becomes entitled to the resources;
	• the trustees are virtually certain they will receive the resources; and
	• the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Incoming resources with	Where incoming resources have related expenditure (as with fundraising or contract income)
related expenditure	the incoming resources and related expenditure are reported gross in the SoFA.
Grants and donations	Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the charity has unconditional
	entitlement to the resources.
Tax reclaims on donations	Incoming resources from tax reclaims are included in the SoFA at the same time as the gift to
and gifts	which they relate.
Contractual income and	This is only included in the SoFA once the related goods or services have been delivered.
performance related grants
Gifts in kind	Gifts in kind are accounted for at a reasonable estimate of their value to the charity or the amount actually realised.
	Gifts in kind for sale or distribution are included in the accounts as gifts only when sold or
	distributed by the charity.
	Gifts in kind for use by the charity are included in the SoFA as incoming resources when
	receivable.
Donated services and	These are only included in incoming resources (with an equivalent amount in resources
facilities	expended) where the benefit to the charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and
	material_._The value placed on these resources is the estimated value to the charity of the
	service or facility received.
Volunteer help	The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the trustees’ annual report.
Investment income	This is included in the accounts when receivable.
Investment gains and losses	This includes any gain or loss on the sale of investments and any gain or loss resulting from
	revaluing investments to market value at the end of the year.
EXPENDITURE AND LIABILITIES
Liability recognition	Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the
	charity to pay out resources.
Governance costs	Include costs of the preparation and examination of statutory accounts, the costs of trustee
	meetings and cost of any legal advice to trustees on governance or constitutional matters.
Grants with performance	Where the charity gives a grant with conditions for its payment being a specific level of service
conditions	or output to be provided, such grants are only recognised in the SoFA once the recipient of the
	grant has provided the specified service or output.
Grants payable without	These are only recognised in the accounts when a commitment has been made and there are
performance conditions	no conditions to be met relating to the grant which remain in the control of the charity.
Support Costs	Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on
	a basis consistent with the use of resources, eg allocating property costs by floor areas, or per
	capita, staff costs by the time spent and other costs by their usage.
ASSETS
Tangible fixed assets for use	These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least £500.
by charity	They are valued at cost or a reasonable value on receipt.
Investments	Investments quoted on a recognised stock exchange are valued at market value at the year
	end. Other investment assets are included at trustees' best estimate of market value.
Stocks and work in progress	These are valued at the lower of cost or market value.
POLICIES ADOPTED
ADDITIONAL TO OR
DIFFERENT FROM THOSE
ABOVE

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 3 Analysis of incoming resources

Incoming resources may be further analysed if this would help the reader of the accounts.

This year Last year £ £ Analysis	This year Last year £ £ Analysis	This year Last year £ £ Analysis
Donations	16,121	1,639
	-	-
	-	-
	-	-
	-	-
Total	16,121	1,639

Raffle & Merchandise	7,242	3,424
Events	9,554	-
	-	-
	-	-
	-	-
Total	16,796	3,424

	-	-
	-	-
	-	-
	-	-
	-	-
Total	-	-

Grants	20,367	8,325
Mobile Disco	1,400	400
	-	-
	-	-
	-	-
Total	21,767	8,725

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 4 Analysis of resources expended

Resources expended may be further analysed if this would help the reader of the accounts.

This year Last year £ £ Analysis	This year Last year £ £ Analysis	This year Last year £ £ Analysis
	-	-
	-	-
	-	-
	-	-
	-	-
Total	-	-

Raffle Prizes&merchandise	1,468	628
	-	-
	-	-
	-	-
	-	-
Total	1,468	628

	-	-
	-	-
	-	-
Total	-	-

Disco Costs	2,255	319
Equipment Hire	436	-
Subcontractor Costs	6,218	-
Trustee Expenses	85	1,829
Office expenses	777	-
Venue Hire	1,464	890
Software Licenses	957	1,128
Accommodation and Meals	2,695	-
Advertising	962	-
ConsultancyFees	524	1,500
Blackpool Trip	2,600	1,228
Other Costs	26	-
Subscriptions	1,107	-
Bank Charges	18	-
Insurance	157	-
Travel	1,064	-
Salaries and Pension Costs	19,844	5,422
Depreciation	768	768
	-	-
Total	41,957	13,084

Staff Training	263	18
Audit Fee	400	-
	-	-
	-	-
	-	-
Total	663	18

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 5 Support Costs

Please complete this note if the charity has analysed its expenses using activity categories and has support costs.

*support costs.*
Support cost type	Fundraising activity £	Charitable Activity £	Governance Activity £	Total Cost £
Travel	-	1,064	-	1,064
Staff Training	-	-	263	263
Software Licenses	-	957	-	957
Advertising	-	962	-	962
	-	-	-	-
	-	-	-	-
	-	-	-	-
Total	-	2,983	263	3,246
This year Last year 1 1 Charitable expenditure - mileage & motor expenses Charitable expenditure - nursery fees £85 £1,829 This year Last year £ £ 400 0 0 0 Note 6 Details of certain items of expenditure 6.1 Trustee expenses Other fees (for example: advice, consultancy, accountancy services) paid to the independent examiner or auditor *Please provide details of the amount of any payment or reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses made* *to trustees or to third parties for expenses incurred by trustees. If no expenses were paid,* *please enter ‘None’ in the appropriate box(es).* Number of trustees who were paid expenses Nature of the expenses Independent examiner’s or auditors' fees for reporting on the accounts Total amount paid *Please provide details of the amount paid for any statutory external scrutiny of accounts and other* *services provided by your independent examiner or auditor. If nothing was paid please enter NONE in* *the appropriate box(es).* 6.2 Fees for examination or audit of the accounts
			This year £	Last year £
			400	0
			0	0

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 7 Paid employees Please complete this note if the charity has any employees.

7.1 Staff Costs

7.1 Staff Costs	7.1 Staff Costs
Fundraising Charitable Activities Governance Other Total Gross wages, salaries and benefits in kind The parts of the charity in which the employees work 7.2 Average number of full-time equivalent employees in the year Employer’s National Insurance costs Pension costs Total staff costs		This year £	Last year £
		17,578	5,000
		1,641	272
		625	150
		19,844	5,422

	nt employees in the year	This year Number	Last year Number
	Fundraising	0.08	0.08
	Charitable Activities	0.08	0.08
	Governance	0.08	0.08
	Other	0.08	0.08
	Total	0.32	0.32

7.3 Defined contribution pension scheme

Please complete if a defined contribution pension scheme is operated. Brief details of the scheme

Dementia Disco provide a salary sacrifice pension for it's employee. Dementia Disco provide a 3% contribution if the employee matches this contribution through salary sacrifice. The pension is provided by Aviva.

	This year		Last year
	£		£
The costs of the scheme to the charity for the year		625		150
The amount of any contributions outstanding at the year end
The amount of any contributions prepaid at the year end

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 8 Grantmaking

Please complete this note if the charity made any grants or donations which in aggregate form a material part of the charitable activities undertaken.

8.1 Total value of grants

8.1 Total value of grants
Purpose for whichgrants made	Grants to institutions Total amount £	Grants to individuals Total amount £
	-	-
	-	-
	-	-
	-	-
	-	-
	-	-
*Total*	-	-

8.1 Grantmaking costs

If the charity’s accounts are prepared on the “activity basis” please give details of any support cost associated with grantmaking. Please enter “Nil” if the charity does not identify and/or allocate support costs.

Support costs of grantmaking

8.3 Grants made to institutions

If the charity has made grants to particular institutions that are material in the context of its grantmaking please give details of the institution supported, purpose of the grant and total paid to each institution listed. Sufficient information should be given to provide a reasonable understanding of the range of institutions supported.

*institutions supported.*
Names of institutions	Purpose	Total amount of grantspaid £
		-
		-
		-
		-
		-
		-
		-
		-
		-
		-
*Total grants to institutions*		-

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 9 Tangible fixed assets Please complete this note if the charity has any tangible fixed assets

9.1 Cost or valuation

Freehold land & buildings £	Other land & buildings £	Plant, machinery and motor vehicles £	Fixtures, fittings and equipment £	Payments on account and assets under construction £	Total £
-	-	-	2,304	-	2,304
-	-	-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-	-	-
-	-	-	2,304	-	2,304
-	-	-	768	-	768
-	-	-	768	-	768
-	-	-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-	-	-
-	-	-	1,536	-	1,536

-	-	-	1,536	-	1,536
-	-	-	768	-	768

9.4 Revaluation

If any fixed assets have been revalued please give details of the valuer and method of valuation

* The "transfers" row is for movements between fixed asset categories.

** Please indicate the method of depreciation by deleting the method not applicable (SL = straight line; RB = reducing balance). Also please indicate the rate of depreciation: for straight line, what is the anticipated life of the asset (in years); for reducing balance, what is the percentage annual deduction.

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 10 Investment assets

Please complete this note if the charity has any investment assets.

10.1 Fixed assets investments

Add/(deduct):net gain/(loss) on revaluation Carrying (market) value at beginning of year Carrying (market) value at end of year Add:additions to investments at cost Less:disposals at carrying value	£
	-
	-
	-
	-
	-

Please provide below:

10.2 A breakdown of the market values of investments shown above agreeing with the balance sheet row B03.

10.3 A breakdown of the income from investments agreeing with SOFA row S03.

Investments in subsidiary or connected undertakings and companies Analysis of investments Other investments Total Investment properties Securities not listed on a recognised Stock Exchange Cash held as part of the investment portfolio Investments listed on a recognised stock exchange or held in common investment funds, open ended investment companies, unit trusts or other collective investment schemes	10.2 Market value at year end £	10.3 Income from investments for the year £
	-	-
	-	-
	-	-
	-	-
	-	-
	-	-
	-	-

10.4 Material investment holdings

If any single investment is material in terms of its value (for example represents more than 5 per cent of the value of the charity’s total investments) please provide details.

Investment held

Market Value

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 11 Debtors and prepayments

Analysis of debtors This year Last year This year Last year £ £ £ £ Trade debtors - - - - Amounts due from subsidiary and associated undertakings - - - - Other debtors - - - - Prepayments and accrued income 448 46 - - Total 448.0 46.0 - - *Please complete this note if the charity has any debtors or prepayments.* Amounts falling due within oneyear Amounts falling due after more than oneyear	Analysis of debtors This year Last year This year Last year £ £ £ £ Trade debtors - - - - Amounts due from subsidiary and associated undertakings - - - - Other debtors - - - - Prepayments and accrued income 448 46 - - Total 448.0 46.0 - - *Please complete this note if the charity has any debtors or prepayments.* Amounts falling due within oneyear Amounts falling due after more than oneyear	Analysis of debtors This year Last year This year Last year £ £ £ £ Trade debtors - - - - Amounts due from subsidiary and associated undertakings - - - - Other debtors - - - - Prepayments and accrued income 448 46 - - Total 448.0 46.0 - - *Please complete this note if the charity has any debtors or prepayments.* Amounts falling due within oneyear Amounts falling due after more than oneyear	Analysis of debtors This year Last year This year Last year £ £ £ £ Trade debtors - - - - Amounts due from subsidiary and associated undertakings - - - - Other debtors - - - - Prepayments and accrued income 448 46 - - Total 448.0 46.0 - - *Please complete this note if the charity has any debtors or prepayments.* Amounts falling due within oneyear Amounts falling due after more than oneyear
Amounts falling due within oneyear		Amounts falling due after more than oneyear
This year £	Last year £	This year £	Last year £
-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-
448	46	-	-
448.0	46.0	-	-

Note 12 Creditors and accruals

Please complete this note if the charity has any creditors or accruals. 12.1 Analysis of creditors

Amounts falling due within oneyear	Amounts falling due within oneyear	Amounts falling due after more than oneyear	Amounts falling due after more than oneyear
This year £	Last year £	This year £	Last year £
-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-
20,140	14,655	-	-
	-	-	-
20,140	14,655	-	-

12.2 Security over assets

If any loan, overdraft or other creditor holds a charge or other security over any assets of the charity please provide details.

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 13 Endowment and restricted income funds

Please complete this section if the charity has any endowment or restricted income funds.

13.1 Funds held

Please give a brief description of any of the following type of funds held by the charity:

permanent endowment funds (PE);
expendable endowment funds (EE); and
restricted income funds, including special trusts, of the charity (R).

Fund Name Type PE, EE or R Purpose and Restrictions	Fund Name Type PE, EE or R Purpose and Restrictions	Fund Name Type PE, EE or R Purpose and Restrictions
The Fore		To cover CEO salary
Cheshire East Council		To cover costs of Poynton Disco
Benefact Group		To cover CEO salary
WIMBLEDON DISTRICT NURSING AND MIDWIFERY BENEVOLENT SOCIETY		To cover costs of Merton Disco
Wythenshawe Community HousingGroup		To cover costs of Whythenshaw Disco
Troy Asset Management		Seed funds for annual fundraiser 2026

13.2 Movements of major funds

Please give details of the movements of the major funds summarised in the restricted and endowment columns of the Statement of Financial Activities.

Fund names	Fund balances brought forward £	Incoming resources £	Outgoing resources £	Transfers £	Gains and losses £	Fund balances carried forward £
TheFore	10,000	15,000	- 15,000	-	-	10,000
Cheshire East Council	2,700	-	-2,700	-	-	-
Benefact Group	-	5,000	- 1,667	-	-	3,333
WIMBLEDON DISTRICT NURSING AND MIDWIFERY BENEVOLENTSOCIETY	-	1,152	-	-	-	1,152
Wythenshawe Community HousingGroup	-	420	-	-	-	420
Troy Asset Management	-	1,750	-	-	-	1,750
	-	-	-	-	-	-
Total Funds	12,700	23,322	- 19,367	-	-	16,655

13.3 Transfers between funds

Please give details of any transfers between funds.

From Fund (Name) To Fund (Name) Reason Amount

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 14 Transactions with related parties

If the charity has any transactions with related parties (other than the trustee expenses explained in note 6) details of such transactions should be provided in this note. If there are no transactions to report, please enter “None” in the relevant boxes.

14.1 Remuneration and benefits

Please give the amount of, and legal authority for, any remuneration or other benefits paid to a trustee or other related parties by the charity or any institution or company connected with it.

Name of trustee or connected party	Legal authority (eg order, governing document)	Amounts paid or benefit value	Amounts paid or benefit value
		This year £	Last year £

14.2 Loans

Please give details of and amounts owing to or from the charity’s trustees or other related parties by the charity at the year end.

Due to trustees and related parties Due from trustees and related parties	Name of trustee or connected party	Legal authority	Amount owing	Amount owing
			This year £	Last year £

14.3 Other transaction(s) with trustees or related parties

Please give details of any transaction undertaken by (or on behalf of) the charity in which a trustee or related party has a material interest.

Name of the trustee or relatedparty	Relationship to charity	Description of the transaction(s)	This year £	Last year £

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 15 Additional Disclosures

The following are significant matters which are not covered in other notes and need to be included to provide a proper understanding of the accounts. If there is insufficient room here, please add a separate sheet.

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees On accounts for the year ended Set out on pages	Charity Name Dementia Disco CIO

	31 December 2025 Charity no (if any) 1206477

	Trustees report, SOFA, Balance Sheet and related notes (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
	I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/12/2025.

Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.

Signed: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):	Vivien Cross Date:	01.07.2026

	Vivien cross

	FCA

Address: Bracken Clough, Start Lane, Whaley Bridge, SK23 7BR

Oct 2018

IER