Age UK Barnsley
Analysis
Age UK Barnsley is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in South Yorkshire. It was registered in October 2011, 15 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 07759461). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Age UK Barnsley reported income of £1.1m and spending of £1.2m, spending 114% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £776k to £1.1m (+40%), an average of +8.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 42%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Age UK Barnsley sits at the 93rd percentile: it is larger than about 93% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 94th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Reaching Higher (£1.1m), Colel Chabad (£1.1m) and One25 Limited (£1.1m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 57%, trading 24%, donations and legacies 18% and investments 1.1%. Charitable activities took 79% of spending and raising funds 21%. Reserves of £629k would cover about 6 months of spending at that rate. It employed 46 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 18%
- Charitable activities 57%
- Trading 24%
- Investments 1.1%
In the charity's own words
The charity's principle aim is to support and/or improve the quality of life of Barnsley's older population. In carrying out this objective the charity provides support and services, in particular for older people who are disadvantaged through ill health, disability, social exclusion or poverty. The charity also raises awareness of later life issues, influences local provision and campaigns.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Reaching Higher | London | £1.1m |
| Colel Chabad | Edgware | £1.1m |
| One25 Limited | Bristol | £1.1m |
| The World Children's Fund | Bromley | £1.1m |