Alive Activities Limited
Alive is dedicated to improving the quality of life of older people and their carers. We work to prioritise wellbeing into later life by engaging older people creatively through meaningful activity, training and supporting carers to enrich the lives of older people, reducing social isolation by connecting them to their local communities and speaking up for the rights of older people
Activities & Mission
Alive is dedicated to improving the quality of life of older people and their carers. We work to prioritise wellbeing into later life by engaging older people creatively through meaningful activity, training and supporting carers to enrich the lives of older people, reducing social isolation by connecting them to their local communities and speaking up for the rights of older people
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 27% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 22% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 17% 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
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 | £747,483 | £616,467 | £541,383 | £452,223 | £162,557 | 28 / 92 |
| 2024 | £772,071 | £836,368 | £762,613 | £321,207 | £202,072 | 34 / 70 |
| 2023 | £686,339 | £800,327 | £729,659 | £385,504 | £143,511 | 29 / 50 |
| 2022 | £811,683 | £521,641 | £457,854 | £499,492 | £115,598 | 21 / 100 |
| 2021 | £557,625 | £500,360 | £424,104 | £209,450 | £121,207 | 12 / 5 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Alive Activities Limited
What does Alive Activities Limited do?
Alive is dedicated to improving the quality of life of older people and their carers. We work to prioritise wellbeing into later life by engaging older people creatively through meaningful activity, training and supporting carers to enrich the lives of older people, reducing social isolation by connecting them to their local communities and speaking up for the rights of older people
How much income did Alive Activities Limited report in 2025?
Alive Activities Limited reported total income of £747k and reported expenditure of £616k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Alive Activities Limited?
Alive Activities Limited has a program ratio of 72.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 27% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Alive Activities Limited registered as a charity?
Alive Activities Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 November 2009 as charity number 1132708. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs Alive Activities Limited?
Alive Activities Limited is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Alive Activities Limited operate?
Alive Activities Limited operates across 5 areas, including Bristol City, Gloucestershire, North Somerset and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Alive Activities Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Alive Activities Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1132708.
Details
SMEATON ROAD
BRISTOL
BS1 6XN
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