Sutton Seniors' Forum
Analysis
Sutton Seniors' Forum is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Surrey. It was registered in May 2000, 26 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or saving of lives, recreation and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information, sponsors or undertakes research and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Sutton Seniors' Forum reported income of £19k and spending of £10k, leaving 44% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £2,671 to £19k (+596%), an average of +62% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 316%. Over the whole period it spent 55% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Sutton Seniors' Forum sits at the 36th percentile: it is larger than about 36% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 43rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Colchester Avenue Allotments Association (£19k), Community Opportunity (£19k) and Chariots for Children (£19k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Participation in this non-party-political group helps older people in Sutton and surrounding areas overcome social isolation by monthly forum meetings, outings and other activities; the group also conducts research and campaigns on relevant issues, representing member's views on local decision-making committees.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Colchester Avenue Allotments Association | Caerdydd | £19k |
| Community Opportunity | Gloucestershire | £19k |
| Chariots for Children | London | £19k |
| Dinder Village Hall | Somerset | £19k |