Age UK Staffordshire
Analysis
Age UK Staffordshire is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Manchester. It was registered in July 1998, 28 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03582208). It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2023, Age UK Staffordshire reported income of £1.7m and spending of £1.9m, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 3 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2023, income fell from £2.0m to £1.7m (-13%), an average of -6.9% a year. Over the whole period it spent 104% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Age UK Staffordshire sits at the 96th percentile: it is larger than about 96% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 96th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Noor Relief Fund (£1.7m), Coventry Church (Municipal) Charities (£1.7m) and The Warren of Hull Limited (£1.7m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 83%, trading 10% and donations and legacies 6.7%. Gifts in wills alone brought in £2,413. Charitable activities took 90% of spending and raising funds 6.8%. Reserves of £109k would cover about 1 months of spending at that rate. It employed 132 people.
Data notes from the register: The register marks this charity as being in administration.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 6.5%
- Legacies 0.1%
- Charitable activities 83%
- Trading 10%
- Investments 0.0%
- Other 0.1%
In the charity's own words
Delivering services tailored to the needs and preferences of older people.Representing the interests of older people and tackling ageism and discrimination through public education and campaigning.Identifying emerging needs and best practice through research. Working with others in partnership and in a spirit of co-operation to achieve the best deal for older people.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Noor Relief Fund | Stanmore | £1.7m |
| Coventry Church (Municipal) Charities | Coventry | £1.7m |
| The Warren of Hull Limited | Hull | £1.7m |
| Hounslow Citizens Advice Bureaux Service | Feltham | £1.7m |