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Age UK Somerset

Also known as: Age Concern Somerset

The objects of the charity promote the well-being of older people within the area of the administrative county of Somerset and the unitary authority area of North Somerset.The charity has the general aim of contributing to the quality of life of older people within its area of benefit, and this has been embodied within its mission statement.

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Activities & Mission

The objects of the charity promote the well-being of older people within the area of the administrative county of Somerset and the unitary authority area of North Somerset.The charity has the general aim of contributing to the quality of life of older people within its area of benefit, and this has been embodied within its mission statement.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£948,045
Latest Expenditure
£1,005,293

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 106.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 83% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 38% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £100,688
Charitable Activities £813,118
Other Trading £1,844
Investments £24,895
Other Income £7,500

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,005,293
Raising Funds £0
Governance £36,184
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
£948,045
£1,005,293£1,005,293£592,824£294,70317 / 410
2024
£1,043,331
£1,065,730£1,065,730£650,072£501,40219 / 410
2023
£939,817
£927,621£927,621£672,471£540,58018 / 360
2022
£696,281
£706,202£706,202£660,275£607,15819 / 270
2021
£658,666
£588,252£588,237£670,181£628,05216 / 270

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Age UK Somerset

What does Age UK Somerset do?

The objects of the charity promote the well-being of older people within the area of the administrative county of Somerset and the unitary authority area of North Somerset.The charity has the general aim of contributing to the quality of life of older people within its area of benefit, and this has been embodied within its mission statement.

How much income did Age UK Somerset report in 2025?

Age UK Somerset reported total income of £948k and reported expenditure of £1.01m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Age UK Somerset?

Age UK Somerset has a program ratio of 106.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 83% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Age UK Somerset registered as a charity?

Age UK Somerset was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 December 1992 as charity number 1015900. It has been registered for 34 years.

Who runs Age UK Somerset?

Age UK Somerset is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stephen Holt. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Age UK Somerset operate?

Age UK Somerset operates across 2 areas: North Somerset and Somerset.

Is Age UK Somerset a registered charity?

Yes — Age UK Somerset is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1015900.

Details

Address
ASH HOUSE
COOK WAY
BINDON ROAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA2 6BJ
Registration Date
21 December 1992
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1015900
Charity Number
1015900

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Trustees

Stephen Holt Chair
DAVID FRANK JOHNSON
Also governs 2 other charities
Gillian Blackshaw
Jonathan Samways
Karen Lesley Wight
Saeed Shafie-Pour
Simon Jackson

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Age Concern Somerset

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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