Link Visiting Scheme
Analysis
Link Visiting Scheme is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Wokingham. It was registered in December 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover other charitable purposes, which this site groups under other charitable purposes. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07349468). It says it provides human resources and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Link Visiting Scheme reported income of £544k and spending of £535k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £329k to £544k (+65%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 51%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 1,463 England and Wales charities whose main cause is other charitable purposes and that reported income, Link Visiting Scheme sits at the 94th percentile: it is larger than about 94% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 90th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Grimsby Pastures for the Benefit of the Enrolled Freemen of Grimsby (£538k), Circles South West (£548k) and The Davidge Usher Trust (£537k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 93%, charitable activities 4.7% and investments 2.0%. Charitable activities took 21% of spending and raising funds 0.7%. Reserves of £328k would cover about 7 months of spending at that rate. It employed 15 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 93%
- Charitable activities 4.7%
- Investments 2.0%
In the charity's own words
Our aim is to tackle the serious impact of loneliness and isolation among older people living in Wokingham Borough. This is primarily achieved through regular home visits from volunteers. We also coordinate social events and activities which enables our clients to build relationships with others in similar circumstances.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Grimsby Pastures for the Benefit of the Enrolled Freemen of Grimsby | Grimsby | £538k |
| Circles South West | Wiltshire | £548k |
| The Davidge Usher Trust | Gloucestershire | £537k |
| President of the Regimental Institution of the Infantry Training Centre | Catterick Garrison | £553k |