Age UK Suffolk
Also known as: Age Concern Suffolk
The charity works to make later life as fulfilling as possible regardless of personal circumstances. It achieves this for older people and their family carers through providing information and advice, care and support services, and campaigning with and for them.
Activities & Mission
The charity works to make later life as fulfilling as possible regardless of personal circumstances. It achieves this for older people and their family carers through providing information and advice, care and support services, and campaigning with and for them.
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 9% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 4% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 3% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2019.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | £2,131,722 | £2,493,402 | £1,187,556 | -£434,751 | £0 | 165 / 348 |
| 2018 | £2,177,437 | £2,154,037 | £1,208,795 | -£195,072 | £0 | 184 / 459 |
| 2017 | £3,137,818 | £3,548,999 | £2,639,292 | -£351,471 | £0 | 265 / 533 |
| 2016 | £3,864,724 | £4,135,927 | £2,992,889 | £544,086 | £561,033 | 140 / 638 |
| 2015 | £4,261,391 | £4,569,676 | £3,294,118 | £666,905 | -£2,633 | 175 / 768 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Age UK Suffolk
What does Age UK Suffolk do?
The charity works to make later life as fulfilling as possible regardless of personal circumstances. It achieves this for older people and their family carers through providing information and advice, care and support services, and campaigning with and for them.
How much income did Age UK Suffolk report in 2019?
Age UK Suffolk reported total income of £2.13m and reported expenditure of £2.49m for the financial year ending 2019, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Age UK Suffolk?
Age UK Suffolk has a program ratio of 55.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 9% 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 Suffolk registered as a charity?
Age UK Suffolk was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 March 2001 as charity number 1085900. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs Age UK Suffolk?
Age UK Suffolk is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANTHONY SHEPPARD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Age UK Suffolk operate?
Age UK Suffolk operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Age UK Suffolk a registered charity?
Yes — Age UK Suffolk is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1085900.
Details
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HOLLOW ROAD
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
IP32 7FA
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Also Known As
- Age Concern Suffolk
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated