Activities

As described by the charity on the register

Age UK aims to create a world where older people can live their lives free from poverty, isolation and neglect. It raises awareness of issues affecting older people in the UK and overseas, researches and campaigns for changes in policy and practice, and offers practical support to disadvantaged older people. It is funded by individuals, companies and trusts.

Latest income

£132m

Expenditure

£135m

Financial year end

2025-03-31

Income & spending history

As reported to the Charity Commission, by financial year end

Year end Income Expenditure income spend
2021-03-31 £127m £125m
2022-03-31 £126m £115m
2023-03-31 £123m £131m
2024-03-31 £122m £128m
2025-03-31 £132m £135m

Latest detailed return

Year end 2025-03-31 · consolidated (group) figures

Income mix

Donations & legacies £66.8m
Charitable activities £4.2m
Trading £60.1m
Investment income £723k
Total income £132m

Spending

Charitable spend £68.0m
Raising funds £14.1m
Grants to institutions £28.6m
Governance £1.6m
Total expenditure £135m

Balance sheet

Reserves £35.0m
Total funds £50.4m
— restricted £3.9m
— unrestricted £43.6m
— endowment £2.9m
Total assets £50.4m
Cash £2.7m

People

Employees 1,317

Classification

The charity's own register classification

What it does

  • General Charitable Purposes
  • Education/training
  • The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
  • The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
  • Overseas Aid/famine Relief
  • Accommodation/housing
  • Other Charitable Purposes

Who it helps

  • Elderly/old People
  • Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
  • Other Defined Groups

How it works

  • Makes Grants To Individuals
  • Makes Grants To Organisations
  • Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
  • Provides Services
  • Provides Advocacy/advice/information
  • Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
  • Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
  • Other Charitable Activities

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register, 2026-07-28. Detailed figures as filed in the charity's annual return. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.