Age Concern Crediton
Analysis
Age Concern Crediton is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Crediton. It was registered in February 1992, 34 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, disability and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under disability. It says it makes grants to individuals, provides other finance and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Age Concern Crediton reported income of £158k and spending of £177k, spending 112% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £172k to £158k (-7.9%), an average of -2.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income dropped by 16%. Over the whole period it spent 105% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Age Concern Crediton sits at the 73rd percentile: it is larger than about 73% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 78th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Smart Citizens Charitable Foundation (£158k), Fassnidge Memorial Trust (£159k) and Community Action Partnership (Leicestershire) (£158k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Age Concern Crediton is an independently registered charity responsible for raising its own funds. Our mission is to promote the well-being of 50+ people in Crediton & district & help make later life a fulfilling & enjoyable experience. We aim to make our service fully inclusive & acknowledge the needs of older people, including those who are disabled, ethnic communities, lesbian or gay.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Citizens Charitable Foundation | Birmingham | £158k |
| Fassnidge Memorial Trust | Middlesex | £159k |
| Community Action Partnership (Leicestershire) | Leicester | £158k |
| Central Youth Theatre | Wolverhampton | £159k |