--- title: "East Kent Independent Dementia Support — check charity number 1148528 | CharityCompare" description: "Is East Kent Independent Dementia Support a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1148528. General Charitable Purposes charity based in St. Marys Avenue. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/east-kent-independent-dementia-support retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:08:57.856Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer East Kent Independent Dementia Support is a registered charity (number 1148528) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. 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 is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about East Kent Independent Dementia Support? Registered charity number 1148528 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 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. ## 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. 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=east-kent-independent-dementia-support&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://ekids.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is East Kent Independent Dementia Support a legitimate charity? Yes. East Kent Independent Dementia Support is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1148528) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or 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 is http://EKIDS.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, 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/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1148528).