Age UK Hythe, Lyminge And Ashford
Also known as: Age Concern - Hythe, Age Concern Hythe and Lyminge
Age UK Hythe & Lyminge encourage and enable independence and wellbeing in later life. We aim to reduce social isolation and loneliness, improve the quality of life and reduce financial hardship, services include, 2 course lunch, transport, social opportunities and activities, singing, cooking, walking, exercise, home meals, independent living service, and information and advice and much more.
Activities & Mission
Age UK Hythe & Lyminge encourage and enable independence and wellbeing in later life. We aim to reduce social isolation and loneliness, improve the quality of life and reduce financial hardship, services include, 2 course lunch, transport, social opportunities and activities, singing, cooking, walking, exercise, home meals, independent living service, and information and advice and much more.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 78% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). How is this calculated?
Higher than 53% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 52% 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
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 | £1,646,711 | £1,714,479 | £1,682,677 | £5,227,112 | £1,451,932 | 47 / 130 |
| 2024 | £1,986,061 | £1,735,454 | £1,674,317 | £2,263,494 | £800,000 | 71 / 179 |
| 2023 | £1,008,970 | £1,189,257 | £1,160,164 | £1,925,780 | £300,000 | 47 / 160 |
| 2022 | £1,188,718 | £894,775 | £885,939 | £2,029,462 | £300,000 | 42 / 140 |
| 2021 | £1,442,924 | £1,040,177 | £1,027,812 | £1,703,705 | £435,000 | 42 / 384 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Age UK Hythe, Lyminge And Ashford
What does Age UK Hythe, Lyminge And Ashford do?
Age UK Hythe & Lyminge encourage and enable independence and wellbeing in later life. We aim to reduce social isolation and loneliness, improve the quality of life and reduce financial hardship, services include, 2 course lunch, transport, social opportunities and activities, singing, cooking, walking, exercise, home meals, independent living service, and information and advice and much more.
How much income did Age UK Hythe, Lyminge And Ashford report in 2025?
Age UK Hythe, Lyminge And Ashford reported total income of £1.65m and reported expenditure of £1.71m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Age UK Hythe, Lyminge And Ashford?
Age UK Hythe, Lyminge And Ashford has a program ratio of 102.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 78% 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 Hythe, Lyminge And Ashford registered as a charity?
Age UK Hythe, Lyminge And Ashford was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 July 2008 as charity number 1125274. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Age UK Hythe, Lyminge And Ashford?
Age UK Hythe, Lyminge And Ashford is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Penny Southern. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Age UK Hythe, Lyminge And Ashford operate?
Age UK Hythe, Lyminge And Ashford operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Age UK Hythe, Lyminge And Ashford a registered charity?
Yes — Age UK Hythe, Lyminge And Ashford is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1125274.
Details
SANFORD HOUSE
STADE STREET
HYTHE
CT21 6BD
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Also Known As
- Age Concern - Hythe
- Age Concern Hythe and Lyminge
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated