Oldalone UK
Analysis
Oldalone UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in April 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and recreation, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending April 2026, Oldalone UK reported income of £69k and spending of £72k, spending 104% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2022 to April 2026, income grew from £24k to £69k (+189%), an average of +30% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2024, when income rose by 270%. Over the whole period it spent 87% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Oldalone UK sits at the 60th percentile: it is larger than about 60% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 65th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Meketa (£69k), The Exchange Church, Aylesbury (£69k) and Chesed Avrohom & Raizel Limited (£69k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We operate in London. We promote more inclusive communities by helping older people from underrepresented (BAME) groups, overcome social isolation and loneliness through community minorities-based projects and activities such as; IT skills, ESOL provision, befriending, leisure and arts. However, during Covid-19, we have extended the scope of our services to provide food security and advice.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Meketa | Oxford | £69k |
| The Exchange Church, Aylesbury | Buckinghamshire | £69k |
| Chesed Avrohom & Raizel Limited | London | £69k |
| Safe Haven - a Ray of Hope | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £69k |