Is Dementia Research UK a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Dementia Research UK as a registered charity (number SC045615) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Dementia Research UK's charity number?

Dementia Research UK's charity number is SC045615. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC045615?

Search SC045615 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Dementia Research UK have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dementia Research UK. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Dementia Research UK?

Dementia Research UK's website listed in our register data is http://www.demruk.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Dementia Research UK registered as a charity?

Dementia Research UK was entered on the register on 13 May 2015.

Registered charity · No. SC045615Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Dementia Research UK

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Dementia Research UK is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Dementia Research UK?

Reported income · year ending 2025-10-31: £1,425,720
Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-31: £1,263,322
Registered charity number: SC045615
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.demruk.org

Quick answer

Dementia Research UK (number SC045615) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Dementia Research UK do?

The charity's objects ('Objects') are specifically restricted to the following: To protect and promote the health of the public in particular by research into the nature, causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and care of all forms of dementia, including the development of findings of research into the practical applications for the prevention and treatment of dementia and care of those suffering from dementia and in furtherance of that primary object, to provide information and raise public awareness and understanding of such matters.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Dementia Research UK

Answers Dementia Research UK gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 October 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 13 May 2015
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Dementia Research UK registered for?

the advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Dementia Research UK yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Dementia Research UK. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Dementia Research UK?

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Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dementia Research UK a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Dementia Research UK as a registered charity (number SC045615) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Dementia Research UK's charity number?: Dementia Research UK's charity number is SC045615. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC045615?: Search SC045615 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Dementia Research UK do?: The charity's objects ('Objects') are specifically restricted to the following: To protect and promote the health of the public in particular by research into the nature, causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and care of all forms of dementia, including the development of findings of research into the practical applications for the prevention and treatment of dementia and care of those suffering from dementia and in furtherance of that primary object, to provide information and raise public awareness and understanding of such matters.
Does Dementia Research UK have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dementia Research UK. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Dementia Research UK?: Dementia Research UK's website listed in our register data is http://www.demruk.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Dementia Research UK registered as a charity?: Dementia Research UK was entered on the register on 13 May 2015.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.