Age UK Kent Rivers

Also known as: Age UK Medway, Medway Age Concern Limited

Age UK Medway provides a range of support and care services for older people in the Medway and Kent areas. We are committed to providing high quality services enabling older people to live safely and independently in their own home.

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Activities & Mission

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

Kent Medway

Financial Information

Latest Income

£5,588,117

Latest Expenditure

£6,349,279

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 80% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 91.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 28% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 9.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 27% of UK Beneficiary group 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 £1,218,211

Charitable Activities £3,802,300

Other Trading £559,489

Investments £8,117

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,774,869

Raising Funds £574,410

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 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£5,588,117	£6,349,279	£5,774,869	£846,610	£846,610	217 / 100
2023	£2,906,583	£2,942,572	£2,796,566	£1,607,772	£407,898	138 / 120
2022	£2,510,408	£2,525,395	£2,522,614	£1,597,830	£462,704	137 / 100
2021	£2,938,198	£2,556,646	£2,532,245	£1,612,817	£688,068	118 / 90
2020	£2,520,895	£2,573,115	£2,476,743	£1,231,265	£344,937	128 / 90

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Age UK Kent Rivers

What does Age UK Kent Rivers do?

How much income did Age UK Kent Rivers report in 2024?

Age UK Kent Rivers reported total income of £5.59m and reported expenditure of £6.35m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Age UK Kent Rivers?

Age UK Kent Rivers has a program ratio of 103.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 80% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Age UK Kent Rivers registered as a charity?

Age UK Kent Rivers was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 December 2009 as charity number 1133023. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Age UK Kent Rivers?

Age UK Kent Rivers is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr GILLIAN FARGHER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Age UK Kent Rivers operate?

Age UK Kent Rivers operates across 2 areas: Kent and Medway.

Is Age UK Kent Rivers a registered charity?

Yes — Age UK Kent Rivers is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1133023.