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Age UK Gateshead Limited

Also known as: Age Concern Gateshead Limited, Age Concern Metropolitan Gateshead Ltd, Age UK Gateshead

Our staff and volunteers together deliver services and activities for people aged over 50 in Gateshead & Newcastle.We are driven by the needs & aspirations of people in later life & our mission is to improve the lives of older people.Our vision is that all older people flourish. We provide Benefits Advice, Advocacy, Dementia Care, Social Groups, Befriending, Frailty, Falls, Stroke Services,

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Activities & Mission

Our staff and volunteers together deliver services and activities for people aged over 50 in Gateshead & Newcastle.We are driven by the needs & aspirations of people in later life & our mission is to improve the lives of older people.Our vision is that all older people flourish. We provide Benefits Advice, Advocacy, Dementia Care, Social Groups, Befriending, Frailty, Falls, Stroke Services,

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
£1,375,057
Latest Expenditure
£1,178,962

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 76.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 28% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 89.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 38% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 12.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 33% of UK Health 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 £74,479
Charitable Activities £1,212,580
Other Trading £78,588
Investments £9,410
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,054,785
Raising Funds £102,991
Governance £44,803
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £21,186

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
£1,375,057
£1,178,962£1,054,785£1,338,420£300,00056 / 94
2024
£1,176,989
£1,181,544£1,116,184£885,407£286,41453 / 423
2023
£1,305,492
£1,081,798£1,016,211£889,962£889,96247 / 120
2022
£1,080,468
£904,274£847,916£666,268£434,36338 / 1000
2021
£967,756
£745,266£689,966£490,084£490,08428 / 2413

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Age UK Gateshead Limited

What does Age UK Gateshead Limited do?

Our staff and volunteers together deliver services and activities for people aged over 50 in Gateshead & Newcastle.We are driven by the needs & aspirations of people in later life & our mission is to improve the lives of older people.Our vision is that all older people flourish. We provide Benefits Advice, Advocacy, Dementia Care, Social Groups, Befriending, Frailty, Falls, Stroke Services,

How much income did Age UK Gateshead Limited report in 2025?

Age UK Gateshead Limited reported total income of £1.38m and reported expenditure of £1.18m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Age UK Gateshead Limited?

Age UK Gateshead Limited has a program ratio of 76.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Age UK Gateshead Limited registered as a charity?

Age UK Gateshead Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 February 1990 as charity number 702561. It has been registered for 36 years.

Who runs Age UK Gateshead Limited?

Age UK Gateshead Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Joanna Clarke. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Age UK Gateshead Limited operate?

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

Is Age UK Gateshead Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Age UK Gateshead Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 702561.

Details

Address
Age UK Gateshead
215 High Street
GATESHEAD
Tyne And Wear
NE8 1AS
Registration Date
23 February 1990
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
702561
Charity Number
702561

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Trustees

Joanna Clarke Chair
Dr Rebbeca Haines
Jennifer Rookes
Jill Bradley
Kathleen McCartney
Margaret Barrett
Scott Duffy
Sue Jennings
William Pine

Also Known As

  • Age Concern Gateshead Limited
  • Age Concern Metropolitan Gateshead Ltd
  • Age UK Gateshead

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14 May 2026
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