2024-12-31-accounts - Dementia Project UK Patients and Carers Foundation SCIO

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APPENDIX 1 OSSesh Chay R egt Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From To 01 01 24 31 12 24 Sesh Chay Chay R egt os ~~See0101:240311224~~ Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator Reference and administration details Charity name DEMENTIA PROJECT UK PATIENTS & CARERS FOUNDATION DEMENTIA PROJECT UK PATIENTS & CARERS FOUNDATION Other names charity is known Dementia Project UK Dementia Project UK by Registered charity number SC 050804 050804 Charity’s principal address 64A Cumberland Street 64A Cumberland Street Edinbur Edinburgh gh

Reference and administration details

Postcode EH3 6RE EH3 6RE

Names of the charity trustees on date of approval of Trustees’ Annual Report

Name of person Dates acted if Trustee name Office (if any) (or body) entitled to not for whole year appoint trustee (if any) 1 Chair | | ~~Chair~~ 2 ~~||~~ 3 ~~|~~ | 4 ~~||~~ 5 ~~||~~ 6 ~~||~~ 7 ~~||~~ 8 ~~||~~ 9 ~~|~~ | 10 ~~||~~ 11 ~~|~~ | 12 ~~||~~ 13 ~~||~~ 14 ~~||~~ 15 ~~||~~ 16 ~~||~~ 17 ~~|~~ 18 19 20

APPENDIX 1 Reference and administration details

Names of all other charity trustees during the period, if any, (for example, those who resigned part way through the financial period)

Name	Name	Dates acted if not for whole year







Structure, governance and management
Type of governing document Trustee recruitment and appointment
	CSIO
	...



Objectives and activities
Charitable purposes Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects
	For the ublic benefit to offer a broad rane of services that
	p , g support, guide, inform, engage, and provide comfort to people living with dementia, as well as their carers and families throughout the UK, with a specific focus on Scotland. This includes services such as a volunteer-led telephone support line staffed by individuals with personal experience of dementia care, offering emotional support and assistance in coping with a diagnosis.
	We continue to have a sstem that will allow us to suort
	y pp dementia patients and their carers.

APPENDIX 1 Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the financial period	Over the past year, we have continued to refine the digital systems we
	introduced after extensive research and consultation with sector experts. Our post-pandemic focus on digital infrastructure has proven to be a strong foundation for growth, enabling us to expand our reach and improve support for beneficiaries and their families. The platform we developed remains wholly owned by the charity and continues to serve as a multi-purpose solution. It provides tools for communication, training, onboarding, fundraising, and data management, all while complying with data protection standards. Its automation features and integrated management tools have allowed us to streamline operations, reduce costs, and operate entirely with volunteers, eliminating the need for paid staff. This system now supports scalable outreach through automated campaigns, email workflows, and detailed reporting, helping us stay transparent and accountable. It also enhances our ability to engage supporters, identify donor trends, and deliver value through membership and education resources—all contributing to long-term financial sustainability. In the coming year, we will continue to expand the platform by developing beneficiary-focused features and integrating additional digital resources based on ongoing research into community needs.

Summary of the main achievements of
the charity during the financial period

Over the past year, we have continued to refine the digital systems we

introduced after extensive research and consultation with sector experts.
Our post-pandemic focus on digital infrastructure has proven to be a strong
foundation for growth, enabling us to expand our reach and improve
support for beneficiaries and their families.
The platform we developed remains wholly owned by the charity and
continues to serve as a multi-purpose solution. It provides tools for
communication, training, onboarding, fundraising, and data management,
all while complying with data protection standards. Its automation features
and integrated management tools have allowed us to streamline
operations, reduce costs, and operate entirely with volunteers, eliminating
the need for paid staff.
This system now supports scalable outreach through automated
campaigns, email workflows, and detailed reporting, helping us stay
transparent and accountable. It also enhances our ability to engage
supporters, identify donor trends, and deliver value through membership
and education resources—all contributing to long-term financial
sustainability.
In the coming year, we will continue to expand the platform by developing
beneficiary-focused features and integrating additional digital resources
based on ongoing research into community needs.

Financial review

Brief statement of the charity’s policy For the public benefit, to provide a range of services that on reserves support, inform, guide, and offer comfort to people living with dementia, along with their carers and families across the UK, with particular focus on Scotland. These services include a volunteer-run telephone support line staffed by individuals with lived experience of dementia care, offering emotional support and help in managing the effects of a diagnosis. Details of any deficit Donated facilities and services (if any)

APPENDIX 1

Other optional information

Declaration

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The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
OSCR will accept
digital or typed
signatures
Full name(s)
Position (e.g. Chair)
Chair
Date
8/11/2025
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Enter SC No. below SC 050804

Enter charity name below

Receipts and payments accounts

							Period start date	Period start date	Period start date	Period start date				Period end date	Period end date	Period end date	Period end date
		For the period from			Day 01	Day		Month 01	Month	Year 2024	to	Day 31		Month 12			Year 2024
Section A Statement of receipts and payments
		Unrestricted funds			Restricted funds				Expendable endowment funds			Permanent endowment funds			Total funds current period				Total funds last period	Total funds last
		to nearest £	to nearest £		to nearest £	to nearest £			to nearest £			to nearest £			to nearest £		to nearest £	to nearest £	to nearest £	to nearest £
A1 Receipts
Donations		3610														3610		-	1802
Legacies																		-
Grants																		-
Receipts from fundraisingactivities																		-
Gross tradingreceipts																		-
Income from investments other than
land and buildings																		-
Rents from land & buildings																		-
Gross receipts from other charitable
activities																		-
															-	-	-	-
*A1 Sub total*	*A1 Sub total*	3610		-	-	-	-	-		-		-	-	-			3610	-	- 1802	-
A2 Receipts from asset &
investment sales
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets Proceeds from sale of investments *A2 Sub total* - - - *Total receipts* - - - ~~—~~												- -	- -	- -		3610		- - - -	- - 1802	- -
A3 Payments
Expenses for fundraising activities																		-
Gross trading payments																		-
Investment management costs																		-
Payments relating directly to charitable	Payments relating directly to charitable
activities																		-
Grants and donations
																		-
Governance costs:
																		-
Audit / independent examination																		-
Preparation of annual accounts																		-
Legal costs																		-
Other	Other	Other 4908													4908			-
															-	-	-	-
*A3 Sub total*		4908		-	-	-	-	-		-		-	-	-		4908		-	- 1802	-
A4 Payments relating to asset and
investment movements
Purchases of fixed assets Purchase of investments *A4 Sub total* - - - *Total payments* - - - ~~——————~~ 4908												- -	- -	- -				- - - -	- -	- -
*Net receipts / (payments)* A5 Transfers to / (from) funds *Surplus / (deficit) for year*	- - - - - - - - - - - - - ~~=——————~~ 3610 504

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APPENDIX 2

Section B Statement of balances

Details	Unrestricted funds to nearest £	Restricted funds to nearest £	Expendable endowment funds to nearest £	Permanent endowment funds to nearest £	Total current period to nearest £	Total last period to nearest £
Cash and bank balances at start of year	1802 1298				-
Surplus / (deficit) shown on receipts and payments account					-
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Cash and bank balances at end of year (Agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details	- 504	-	-	-	-	-
	-	-	- Fund to which	- asset belongs	-	-
					Market valuation to nearest £	Last year to nearest £





Details		Fund to which	asset belongs	Total Cost (if available) to nearest £	-	-
					Current value (if available) to nearest £	Last year to nearest £









Details			Total - Fund to which liability relates	-	-	-
					Amount due to nearest £	Last year to nearest £





Details			Total Fund to which liability relates		-	-
					Amount due (estimate) to nearest £	Last year to nearest £



Signature*			Total Print Name		-	-
						Date of approval

						8/11/24

Please note - OSCR will accept digital or typed signatures

2013-04-02 Copy of Trustees AR Ap2 excel.xls / Statement of balances

December 2007

APPENDIX 2

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Section C Notes to the Accounts

C1 Nature and purpose of To maintain our main purposes and continue to function as a charity. funds (may be stated on analysis of funds worksheets)

Type of activity or project supported	Individual / institution	Number of grants made £	Number of grants made £





		Total	-

C2 Grants

C3a Trustee remuneration If no remuneration was paid during the period to any charity trustee or person connected to a trustee cross this box (otherwise complete section 3b) X £ Authority under which paid C3b Trustee remuneration - details C4a Trustee expenses If no expenses were paid to any charity trustee during the period then cross this box (otherwise complete section 4b) X Number of £ trustees C4b Trustee expenses - details

C6 Other information C5 Transactions with trustees and connected persons C4b Trustee expenses - details		Nature of transaction	Number of trustees £	Number of trustees £





	Nature of relationship		Transaction amount (£) Balance outstanding at period end (£)

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December 2007

APPENDIX 2

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Additional analysis (1)

Analysis of receipts and payments

1 Donations

1 Donations
	Unrestricted funds to nearest £	Restricted funds to nearest £	Expendable endowment funds to nearest £	Permanent endowment funds to nearest £	Total current period to nearest £	Total last period to nearest £
	~~3610~~				-
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Total 2 Grants	- 3610	-	-	-	-	-
	- Unrestricted to nearest £ funds	- Restricted funds to nearest £	-	-	- Total current to nearest £ period	- Total last period to nearest £
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Total 3 Gross receipts from other charitable activities	-	-			-	-
	- Unrestricted funds to nearest £	- Restricted funds to nearest £	Expendable endowment funds to nearest £	Permanent endowment funds to nearest £	- Total current period to nearest £	- Total last period to nearest £
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Total - - Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 4 Payments relating directly to charitable activities	-	-	-	-	-	-
		- Restricted funds to nearest £	- Expendable endowment funds to nearest £	- Permanent endowment funds to nearest £	- Total current period to nearest £	- Total last period to nearest £
~~Other~~	~~4908~~				-
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Total	- 4908	-	-	-	-	-
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Additional analysis (2)

5 Breakdown of unrestricted funds

5 Breakdown of unrestricted funds
Receipts	Unrestricted fund 1 - enter name of fund below	Unrestricted fund 2 - enter name of fund below	Unrestricted fund 3 - enter name of fund below	Unrestricted fund 4 - enter name of fund below	Total unrestricted funds	Total unrestricted funds last period
Donations	6310				-
Legacies					-
Grants					-
Receipts from fundraisingactivities					-
Gross tradingreceipts					-
buildings					-
Rents from land & buildings					-
Gross receipts from other charitable activities					-
*Sub total* Receipts from asset & investment sales	- 6310	-	-	-	-	-
					-
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets					-
Proceeds from sale of investments					-
*Sub total* *Total receipts* Payments	- 6310	-	-	-	-	-
	- 6310	-	-	-	-	-
					-
Expenses for fundraisingactivities					-
Gross trading payments					-
Investment management costs					-
Payments relatingdirectlyto charitable activities					-
Grants and donations					-
Governance costs:					-
Audit / independent examination					-
Preparation of annual accounts					-
Legal costs					-
					-
					-
*Sub total* Payments relating to asset and investment movements	- 4908	-	-	-	-	-
					-
Purchases of fixed assets					-
Purchase of investments					-
*Sub total* *Total payments* *Net receipts / (payments)* Transfers to / (from) funds *Surplus / (deficit) for year*	-	-	-	-	-	-
					-
	- 4908	-	-	-	-	-
					-
	- 3610	-	-	-	-	-

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	- 504	-	-	-	-	-
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Nature and purpose of funds
To maintain our main purposes and continue to function				as a charity

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Additional analysis (3)

Receipts 6 Breakdown of restricted funds	Restricted fund 1 - enter name of fund below	Restricted fund 2 - enter name of fund below	Restricted fund 3 - enter name of fund below	Restricted fund 4 - enter name of fund below	Total restricted funds	Total restricted funds last period
Donations					-
Legacies					-
Grants					-
Receipts from fundraisingactivities					-
Gross tradingreceipts					-
Income from investments other than land and buildings					-
Rents from land & buildings					-
Gross receipts from other charitable activities					-
*Sub total* Receipts from asset & investment sales	-	-	-	-	-	-
					-
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets					-
Proceeds from sale of investments					-
*Sub total* *Total receipts* Payments	-	-	-	-	-	-
	-	-	-	-	-	-
					-
Expenses for fundraising activities					-
Gross trading payments					-
Investment management costs					-
Payments relating directly to charitable activities					-
Grants and donations					-
Governance costs:					-
Audit / independent examination					-
Preparation of annual accounts					-
Legal costs					-
					-
					-
*Sub total* Payments relating to asset and investment movements	-	-	-	-	-	-
					-
Purchases of fixed assets					-
Purchase of investments					-
*Sub total* *Total payments* *Net receipts / (payments)* Transfers to / (from) funds *Surplus / (deficit) for year*	-	-	-	-	-	-
					-
	-	-	-	-	-	-
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	-	-	-	-	-	-

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	-	-	-	-	-	-
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Nature and purpose of funds

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APPENDIX 3 Independent examiner’s report on the accounts

	Independent examiner’s report on the accounts’s report on the accountss report on the accounts
	Independent examiner’s report on the accounts’s report on the accountss report on the accounts V2
Report to the	Charity name
trustees/members of	DEMENTIA PROJECT UK PATIENTS & CARERS FOUNDATION
Registered charity number	SC 050804
On the accounts of the	Period start date Period end date
charity for the period	Day Month Year Day Month Year
	to 01 01 2024 31 12 2024
Set out on pages	(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner	The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) 2005 Act and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). The charity trustees
	consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1) (d) of the Accounts Regulations
	does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section
	44(1) (c) of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s statement	My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the
	charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes
	consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeks
	explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken
	do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently, I do
	not express an audit opinion on the viewgiven bythe accounts.
Independent examiner’s	In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention [other than that ~~SD~~
statement	disclosed on the attached page*] Eee
	1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the
	requirements:
	• to keep accounting records in accordance with section 44(1) (a) of the 2005 Act and
	Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations, and
	• to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with
	Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations
	have not been met, or Eee
	2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:**	ate: 08/11/2025
Name:
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body
(if any):
Address:

*Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. If the words do apply, set out those matters which have come to your attention on the following page.

**OSCR will accept digital or typed signatures.

APPENDIX 3 Disclosure section

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems.

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose