--- title: "Dementia Project UK — check charity number SC050804 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Dementia Project UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC050804. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityC" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dementia-project-uk retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:01:32.870Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Dementia Project UK is a registered charity (number SC050804) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £3,610 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Dementia Project UK? Registered charity number SC050804 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £3,610 Website [dementiafoundation.org.uk](https://dementiafoundation.org.uk/) ## What does Dementia Project UK do? TO PROVIDE A WIDE VARIED RANGE OF SERVICES TO SUPPORT, GUIDE, INFORM, STIMULATE AND COMFORT PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA, THEIR CARERS AND FAMILIES IN THE UK BUT SCOTLAND IN PARTICULAR, BY PROVIDING SUCH SERVICES AS A TELEPHONE SUPPORT LINE, RUN BY VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCE OF COPING WITH DEMENTIA AND COMING TO TERMS WITH A LOVED ONE’S DIAGNOSIS BY PROVISION OF EMOTIONAL AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT, ADVICE, INFORMATION AND THE PROMOTION OF THIS TYPE OF SUPPORT WHICH WILL ASSIST BOTH THE VOLUNTEERS AND THOSE CALLING THE SERVICE ## What causes is Dementia Project UK registered for? the 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 Project UK yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dementia Project UK 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. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=dementia-project-uk&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://dementiafoundation.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Dementia Project UK a legitimate charity? Yes. Dementia Project UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC050804) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Dementia Project UK's charity number? Dementia Project UK's charity number is SC050804. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC050804? Search SC050804 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 Project UK do? TO PROVIDE A WIDE VARIED RANGE OF SERVICES TO SUPPORT, GUIDE, INFORM, STIMULATE AND COMFORT PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA, THEIR CARERS AND FAMILIES IN THE UK BUT SCOTLAND IN PARTICULAR, BY PROVIDING SUCH SERVICES AS A TELEPHONE SUPPORT LINE, RUN BY VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCE OF COPING WITH DEMENTIA AND COMING TO TERMS WITH A LOVED ONE’S DIAGNOSIS BY PROVISION OF EMOTIONAL AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT, ADVICE, INFORMATION AND THE PROMOTION OF THIS TYPE OF SUPPORT WHICH WILL ASSIST BOTH THE VOLUNTEERS AND THOSE CALLING THE SERVICE Does Dementia Project UK have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dementia Project 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 Project UK? Dementia Project UK's website is https://dementiafoundation.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC050804).