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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St Helens And Knowsley Caring Association
Beneficiary group, Health, HousingProviding accommodation, with professional nursing and end of life care, for elderly and frail individuals in Knowsley and surrounding areas. Maintaining dignity, privacy, respect and independence within an environment as near as possible to normal home life. The Charity also provides 11 rehabilitation beds that enable patients to meet their goals and achieve outcomes that is person centred.
Age UK Wiltshire
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social care, Social welfareAge UK Wiltshire promotes the well-being of all older people in Wiltshire, Swindon & Southampton through offering information and advice, befriending, Carers support, Welfare Checks with Meals Service, activity groups and supporting community day services. We offer talks on a range of subjects to community groups and we research and campaign on issues that affect older people.
Age UK Camden
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Social welfareAge UK Camden is the legal name. The charity: (a) Provides services; (b) Works in partnerships; (c) Campaigns with/for older people; (d) Innovates and undertakes research. Current services include: Day Services; Information/Advice; befriending; social prescribing; counselling; shopping; computer training; support for older LGBT people.
Age Connects West Midlands
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, Social care, Social welfareAge Concern Birmingham is the foremost voluntary agency supporting older people, their families and carers. The services provided include, but are not exclusive to, day centres, luncheon clubs, carers support services, befriending schemes, specialist support services (grants and advice service, and debt counselling), information, tradesperson and handyman directory and volunteer schemes.
Housing Pathways Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Facilities, Housing, Social welfarePathways Trust provides relief for persons in need, hardship or distress resident in our areas of benefit.In Ealing we provide housing for older people; manage allotments and make grants to local voluntary and community groups which benefit people.In Brentford we award grants to voluntary and community organisations engaged in appropriate work.
The Broomgrove Trust
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careTo provide convalescent, nursing and respite care for the sick and aged in the Sheffield area, through the provision of fully-serviced nursing accommodation for residential patients, and through one self-contained residential flat providing sheltered accommodation for the elderly, being fully registered with all required regulatory bodies.
Beacon Centre For The Blind
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Social careDomiciliary care is provided for up to 71 elderly blind and partially sighted persons. Up to 400 blind and partially sighted persons attend our Day Centre each week to participate in stimulating and therapeutic activities. We provide Community Services to blind and partially sighted persons residing in the Midlands area. We facilitate employment opportunities for visually impaired people.
Bs3 Community Development
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, FacilitiesBS3 Community Development Association (formerly Southville Community Development Association) is a local charity supporting community development, providing a nursery & pre-school, out-of-school clubs for children, toddler group, day opportunity service for older people, rooms available for clubs, classes, local business & others, a cafe & catering service.
Age UK Lewisham And Southwark
Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareAge UK Lewisham and Southwark aims to empower and enable older people to lead fulfilled lives. We do this by: - Providing services and support to address poverty and isolation - Connecting older people with their communities - Promoting health and wellbeing - Working positively with partners
Salisbury City Almshouse And Welfare Charities
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareProvision of Ordinary Sheltered and Very Sheltered Almshouse accommodation for needy elderly people principally living within the Salisbury area and a small number of general needs accommodation for young families.Welfare grants are also made available for the relief of those in need, hardship or distress within the Salisbury area.
Wimbledon Guild Of Social Welfare (incorporated)
Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareThe Wimbledon Guild is a dynamic charity with a longstanding heritage that helps local people to lead a better life by tackling poverty, supporting ageing & encouraging mental well-being. It provides support from the heart of the community by reaching out to people in the Merton borough with a range of services e.g. grants, counselling, outreach & activities for older people.
The Finchley Charities
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareThe Finchley Charities, established in 1488, administer 172 flats for older persons on three estates in the Finchley area. Applicants should be over 55, in housing need, have limited means and have lived in the London Borough of Barnet for at least five years. Financial assistance may be granted to individuals or organisations in relieving persons in the area of benefit in need or hardship.
Southern Oaks Retirement Living
Beneficiary group, Social welfareTo provide accommodation, care and companionship for lonely or frail elderly people in accordance with the aims and principles of the Abbeyfield Society.
Age UK Surrey
Beneficiary group, Health, Leisure, Social welfareAge UK Surrey has been working closely with older people in the county since 1963. The Charity has developed services to meet the increasing demands of an ageing population, providing a Homehelp service, gardening, befriending, Shopmobility, Information & Advice and Healthy Living, and a computer Drop-in centre based in Guildford where older people learn IT skills.
Pilgrims' Friend Society (rp)
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareThe company's objects are for the public benefit: to advance the Christian Faith as set out in the Doctrinal Basis; and to relieve elderly, poor, sick, disabled, or infirm persons, and for those purposes, among other activities, to provide and manage residential accommodation, including Social Housing and associated facilities, amenities and services for such persons;
St Mary Magdalene And Holy Jesus Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Housing, Social welfareProvision of housing - almshouses - for older persons who are in need, hardship or distress within Newcastle upon Tyne. Payments for the relief in need of the Brethren and Sisters of the Hospitals of Thomas Davison, Ann Davison and Sir Walter Blackett. Making grants to, & provide or pay for items, services & facilities for individuals & organisations who are in need, hardship or distress.
Age Concern Kingston Upon Thames
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social welfarePractical support to enable older people to live safely and independently in their own homes. Day services; Information and Advice; Community Team; Community Connectors (social prescribing) service; Befriending & social engagement; Handyperson service; Help at Home service; Dementia support; Community Furniture; Proactive Anticipatory Care; Peer Support for People with Severe Mental Illness.
Age Concern Islington
Beneficiary groupAge Concern Islington works with local older people to give relief, support, and help to those in need, and also provides activities and opportunities to help local older people stay fit, active, and fulfilled. To provide these services and opportunities, we welcome funding through contractual services, or from charitable trusts, statutory sector grants, lottery, or other grants or donations.
Age Concern Liverpool & Sefton
Beneficiary groupProvide services and activities for older people.Campaigns with and advocates on behalf of older people.Supports the development of older peoples organisations.
The Tavistock Institute Of Human Relations
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ResearchWe have been at the forefront of social science research and development for over 70 years, applying ideas and providing practical support to individuals and organisations dealing with issues of change, innovation and policy delivery. We work with government, voluntary and private sectors at local, national and international level, combining research, consultancy and professional development.
Hebron Hall Limited
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social careThe promotion of the Christian Gospel through the provision of residential accommodation for the elderly, conference resources and leisure facilities.
Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Heritage, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareWithin Sutton Coldfield :To provide Almshouses and related benefits for elderly beneficiaries. Make grants for the relief of persons who may be elderly, disadvantaged, disabled or in need of medical assistance.To provide special benefits to local education authority schools, places of worship, historic buildings and support community groups, recreation and leisure.
The Rugby Free Church Homes For The Aged
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Leisure, ReligionBilton House aims to provide an excellent standard of residential and dementia care within a caring Christian ethos, for elderly and frail people who can no longer fully care for themselves.
The Actors' Benevolent Fund
Beneficiary group, Social welfareTo give relief, advice, welfare or assistance to members of the acting and stage management professions who cannot work for reasons outside of their control, particularly accident, illness or old age, and to their spouses, partners and dependants.
The British Geriatrics Society
Beneficiary group, ResearchThe Society aims to be the pre-eminent professional body for practitioners engaged in the specialty health care of older people. Our mission is to improve the health care of older people throughout the UK. We hold scientific meetings, publish approved papers and promote research, education and training in all aspects of geriatric medicine.
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.