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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.

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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

Latest Income
£1,646,711
Latest Expenditure
£1,714,479

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 102.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 78% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 53% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Donations & Legacies £91,675
Charitable Activities £1,287,890
Other Trading £68,945
Investments £185,601
Other Income £12,600

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,682,677
Raising Funds £31,802
Governance £12,435
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
£1,646,711
£1,714,479£1,682,677£5,227,112£1,451,93247 / 130
2024
£1,986,061
£1,735,454£1,674,317£2,263,494£800,00071 / 179
2023
£1,008,970
£1,189,257£1,160,164£1,925,780£300,00047 / 160
2022
£1,188,718
£894,775£885,939£2,029,462£300,00042 / 140
2021
£1,442,924
£1,040,177£1,027,812£1,703,705£435,00042 / 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

Address
Age UK Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford
SANFORD HOUSE
STADE STREET
HYTHE
CT21 6BD
Registration Date
30 July 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4039623
Charity Number
1125274

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Trustees

Penny Southern Chair
Anthony Hogben JP
Also governs 1 other charity
Frederick Hobbs
Ian Barnett Cox
Jane Kennedy
Karen Byrne
Michael Doble
Phillip Carter
Sarah Barnes
THOMAS DAWLINGS
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Age Concern - Hythe
  • Age Concern Hythe and Lyminge

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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