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Age UK Barnsley

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.

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Activities & Mission

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.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,087,861
Latest Expenditure
£1,240,308

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 44% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 79.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 15% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 20.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 13% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £196,418
Charitable Activities £623,401
Other Trading £255,685
Investments £12,357
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £984,226
Raising Funds £256,082
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,087,861
£1,240,308£984,226£728,273£629,27146 / 70
2024
£1,443,762
£1,443,263£1,233,239£880,720£123,49852 / 147
2023
£1,385,460
£1,278,711£1,070,329£880,220£98,81640 / 147
2022
£1,104,957
£979,570£794,883£773,471£522,19734 / 143
2021
£775,681
£700,143£558,603£648,084£594,15633 / 220

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Age UK Barnsley

What does Age UK Barnsley do?

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.

How much income did Age UK Barnsley report in 2025?

Age UK Barnsley reported total income of £1.09m and reported expenditure of £1.24m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Age UK Barnsley?

Age UK Barnsley has a program ratio of 90.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 44% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1359 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Age UK Barnsley registered as a charity?

Age UK Barnsley was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 October 2011 as charity number 1144123. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Age UK Barnsley?

Age UK Barnsley is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is PATRICIA WATTERS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Age UK Barnsley operate?

Age UK Barnsley operates in Barnsley, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Age UK Barnsley a registered charity?

Yes — Age UK Barnsley is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1144123.

Details

Address
Age Uk Barnsley
36A Queens Road
BARNSLEY
South Yorkshire
S71 1AR
Registration Date
4 October 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5022042
Charity Number
1144123

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Trustees

PATRICIA WATTERS Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Cllr Robert Frost
Also governs 3 other charities
Colin Charlesworth
Gillian Grainger
Ian Reginald North

Sectors & Classifications

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