Age Exchange
Also known as: Age Exchange Theatre Trust Limited
Age Exchange works with older people to improve their quality of life by valuing their reminiscences and giving opportunities for wider appreciation in the form of: - visual and performance arts- health and social care projects- inter-generational programmes - exhibitions - publications- documentary film
Activities & Mission
Age Exchange works with older people to improve their quality of life by valuing their reminiscences and giving opportunities for wider appreciation in the form of: - visual and performance arts- health and social care projects- inter-generational programmes - exhibitions - publications- documentary film
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 25% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 8% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 5% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £604,604 | £654,694 | £382,832 | £1,121,864 | £1,121,864 | 14 / 0 |
| 2024 | £563,662 | £568,470 | £370,049 | £1,173,580 | £1,173,580 | 15 / 124 |
| 2023 | £532,318 | £619,102 | £426,639 | £1,171,858 | £1,171,858 | 12 / 137 |
| 2022 | £537,848 | £548,102 | £469,141 | £1,265,623 | £0 | 18 / 137 |
| 2021 | £621,044 | £579,344 | £504,272 | £1,274,520 | £0 | 18 / 137 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Age Exchange
What does Age Exchange do?
Age Exchange works with older people to improve their quality of life by valuing their reminiscences and giving opportunities for wider appreciation in the form of: - visual and performance arts- health and social care projects- inter-generational programmes - exhibitions - publications- documentary film
How much income did Age Exchange report in 2025?
Age Exchange reported total income of £605k and reported expenditure of £655k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Age Exchange?
Age Exchange has a program ratio of 63.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 25% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Age Exchange registered as a charity?
Age Exchange was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 September 1985 as charity number 326899. It has been registered for 41 years.
Who runs Age Exchange?
Age Exchange is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Age Exchange operate?
Age Exchange operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Age Exchange a registered charity?
Yes — Age Exchange is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 326899.
Details
2 OLD MARKET COURT
MINERS WAY
WIDNES
WA8 7SP
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Also Known As
- Age Exchange Theatre Trust Limited
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated