--- title: "East Kent Independent Dementia Support — charity 1148528" description: "East Kent Independent Dementia Support (charity 1148528). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/east-kent-independent-dementia-support retrieved: 2026-09-21T05:17:35.665Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer East Kent Independent Dementia Support is listed as a registered charity (number 1148528) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £12,072 (year ending 2025-02-28). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about East Kent Independent Dementia Support? Registered charity number 1148528 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact locality (not service coverage) St. Marys Avenue Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £12,072 Website [EKIDS.org.uk](http://ekids.org.uk/) ## What does East Kent Independent Dementia Support do? EKIDS provide a range of support groups for those living with dementia and their carers across Thanet and East Kent. The support groups enable carers to gain access to help and advice from the experienced former carers who run all the groups, and from healthcare and other professionals who also attend them, in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-08. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area. ## What causes is East Kent Independent Dementia Support registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for East Kent Independent Dementia Support yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. East Kent Independent Dementia Support is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to East Kent Independent Dementia Support? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - 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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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 East Kent Independent Dementia Support's charity number? East Kent Independent Dementia Support's charity number is 1148528. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1148528? Search 1148528 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does East Kent Independent Dementia Support do? EKIDS provide a range of support groups for those living with dementia and their carers across Thanet and East Kent. The support groups enable carers to gain access to help and advice from the experienced former carers who run all the groups, and from healthcare and other professionals who also attend them, in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Does East Kent Independent Dementia Support have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for East Kent Independent Dementia Support. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to East Kent Independent Dementia Support? East Kent Independent Dementia Support's website listed in our register data is http://EKIDS.org.uk. 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. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-08, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1148528&subId=0).