Beneficiary group Charities That specialise in Older people
Discover 3,042 Beneficiary group charities that specialise in older people. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Caritas Care Limited
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social careServices for children: adoption, foster care, day care, and volunteer support work. Services for adults with learning disabilities: day projects, supported living and residential care, training and advocacy, and employment opportunities. Community projects for young people, elderly people and homeless people in various projects throughout the North West.
The Royal United Kingdom Beneficent Association
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareOur mission is to enable older people to lead independent and fulfilling lives. We do this by providing high quality advice & information services, befriending & support services and campaigning work on behalf of older people.
The Martin Laing Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareThis is a grant-making trust offering financial support to other charities/voluntary organisations. Grants are made for a wide range of charitable purposes, but there is a particular interest in environmental & conservation projects & in supporting the elderly/infirm & their carers & disadvantaged young people. Projects in Norfolk & Malta may be of particular interest.
Parkhaven Trust
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careTHE CHARITY PROVIDES A RANGE OF SERVICES TO SUPPORT PEOPLE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF RESIDENTIAL CARE, NURSING, DOMICILIARY CARE AND DAYCARE FOR OLDER PEOPLE AND PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA AND LEARNING AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES.THE TRUST ALSO PROVIDES TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STAFF AND CARERS.
Bolton Hospice
Beneficiary group, HealthTo promote the relief of all adults, without regard to race or creed, who are suffering from any chronic or terminal illness or from any disability or disease attributable to old age or from any other physical or mental infirmity, disability or disease in such ways as the Association shall from time to time think fit.
Eothen Homes Limited
Beneficiary group, HousingTo provide care for elderly persons, within a Christian framework and ethos (as described in these Articles), by the following means:- Providing appropriate accommodation, items, services or facilities calculated to relieve the needs of such persons, and- By the provision of carers and by the provision of regular support and training for such carers.
The Gloucester Charities Trust
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Housing, Social careThe Charity provides sheltered flats for older people in Gloucestershire as well as a Residential Home and Nursing Home. The Charity also offers day care services for those living with dementia in the wider community as well as a weekly social club.The Trust also administers a "Relief in Need" grant making branch of the charity and the former Gloucester District Nursing Charity.
Hoylake Cottage
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careA registered nursing home providing long-term nursing care, including for those suffering from dementia and short-term respite care for older persons, with a Day Centre providing services to older persons suffering from dementia.
St Luke's Oxford
Beneficiary group, Health, Social careLong term nursing care, palliative care, respite care and post-operative rehabilitation for sick, disabled and older persons regardless of their means.
Handmaids Of The Sacred Heart Of Jesus (regents Park, London, And Christchurch, Hants )
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, HousingMembers of the congregation are involved in community and parish based programmes in Great Britain. These include counselling, visiting the elderly, sick and dying, working with the homeless, helping immigrants to adapt to their new environment and working with young adults. The charity also owns and operates St Christina's Preparatory School which educates children between the ages of 3 and 11.
Carers UK
Beneficiary group, Social careTo alleviate the conditions of life amongst people who are caring or who have cared for elderly, sick, disabled or otherwise infirm persons.To relieve and alleviate, and to promote, encourage and assist in the relief or alleviation of all kinds of mental and physical amongst carers and those persons for whom they are caring.To advance education concerning caring amongst carers and the public.
Sri Guru Singh Sabha Southall
Beneficiary group, Leisure, ReligionProvision of buildings and facilities for the places of worship and educational institutions predominantly for the Sikh community. Health, fitness and recreational facilities for the elderly and youth in the entire community.
Age Concern In Cornwall And The Isles Of Scilly
Beneficiary groupOur mission is to enhance the quality of life of older people in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We aim to provide assistance and support on any issues of concern to older people. We strive to ensure the voices of older people is heard on matters of importance to them and we work with stakeholders and partners to achieve better services and standards.
The Wilverley Association, Trading As Everwood Care Charity
Beneficiary group, Health, HousingTo express the teachings of Christ by caring for the aged by means of the provision of residential accommodation (including nursing, medical and other care) for retired people of professional and similar backgrounds. The charity operates two homes offering care with nursing to people aged 65 and over at Brockenhurst (Forest Oaks, 46 beds) and Dibden Purlieu, Southampton (Little Haven, 41 beds).
Devonport And Western Counties Association For Promoting The General Welfare Of The Blind
Beneficiary group, Health, HousingTo provide a retirement home for blind and partially sighted persons and to promote their welfare, but insofar as there is a vacancy in the home which could not be filled by a blind person, such vacancies may be filled by an elderly person who in the opinion of the directors is in need of the accommodation and services provided by the Charity
Family Care Trust
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social care, Social welfareProvides care services for a range of people with disabilities. These include day care centres for older people, support services for people in their own homes, befriending support in the community and assisting adults with a learning disability to acquire skills that improve opportunites for independent living.
Great Hospital
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing1. To preserve the fabric of our heritage building stock2. To provide a home for life for our elderly and frail residents.3. To provide support and care principally on a domicillary basis.
Talbot Village Trust
Beneficiary group, Social welfareGenerally the Trustees' financial assistance is focused on capital projects which help the young, elderly or generally disadvantaged within their area of benefit which is restricted to the administrative districts of Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, East Dorset and Isle of Purbeck
Abbeyfield Braintree, Bocking And Felsted Society Limited
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social care, Social welfareThe Abbeyfield Braintree Bocking and Felsted Society Limited is a charitable company registered social housing provider. The Society operates two very sheltered housing schemes, an extra care scheme and a retirement village, providing accommodation, care and companionship for older people who chose not to live alone.
Fresh Futures (ncc)
Beneficiary groupDelivering services and support to children, young people, families and older people in need and working with partners to promote sustainable early intervention and preventative services.
Impact Initiatives
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HousingImpact initiatives operates a range of user-focussed services which help maintain and develop independence, promote learning and support improved health and quality of life. Areas of work include services for children and young people, older people, advocacy, vocational support and supported housing for young women.
Eckling Grange Limited
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careEckling Grange is a leading local provider of Christian care. It has a 60 room Residential and Dementia Care Home for the elderly, providing personal care and accommodation. 20 of the rooms have additional security, providing secure accommodation. It also provides integrated sheltered accommodation in its 54 bungalows, as well as domiciliary, respite and day care services.
The Cote Charity
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Housing, Social careTO PROVIDE A RESIDENTIAL HOME(S) OR COMBINATION(S) OF A RESIDENTIAL HOME AND A NURSING HOME FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE OVER 60 YEARS OF AGE WHO THROUGH INFIRMITY OR FINANCIAL NEEDS ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HOME THEMSELVES.TO PAY PENSIONS,ANNUITIES OR GRANTS TO ELDERLY PERSONS OVER 60 YEARS OF AGE (WHETHER OR NOT RESIDENTS OF THE HOMES) WHO THROUGH INFIRMITY OR FINANCIAL NEED
Sir Robert Geffery's Almshouse Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing, Social care, Social welfareProvides housing and related support to elderly people through two sheltered housing schemes in Hampshire. Makes grants to organisations providing educational activities for children and young people up to the age of 25 from disadvantaged backgrounds and to promote iron-related educational and heritage activities.
Guideposts Trust Limited
Beneficiary group, HealthGuideposts services are provided in England, mainly in Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Gloucestershire, and focus on improving the health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities and autism, mental health challenges, children and young people, older people including those with dementia and their carers. Delivered via local hubs, community outreach, online and telephone.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many older-people beneficiary group charities are there in the UK?
There are 3,042 registered older-people beneficiary group charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the older-people beneficiary group charities by income?
British Heart Foundation is the largest by latest reported annual income (£410.6m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of older-people beneficiary group charities?
Older-people beneficiary group charities reported a combined annual income of £28.4bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for older-people beneficiary group charities?
Across all older-people beneficiary group charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 85.5%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of older-people beneficiary group charities?
Older-people beneficiary group charities have an average annual income of £1.0m. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.