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.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Age Concern (herne Bay)
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careDAY SERVICES FOR OLDER PEOPLE/LAUNDRY/BATHING/VISITING SERVICE/INFORMATION & ADVICE/HOME HELP SERVICE/TOE NAIL CUTTING SERVICE/ACTIVITIES/CARER SUPPORT SERVICE/hot meals delivery/Personal Independence Program/Independent Living Services/
St Hilda's East
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Health, Social careSt Hilda's is a multi-purpose community centre running a number of projects for the local population including an Older People's Project, an advice service including Legal Advice Clinics, youth groups, Food Co-op project, Women's Project, mental health support, creche and under 5s facilities and others. It also runs an off-site day centre service targeted at Bangladeshi older people.
Remind UK Charity
Beneficiary group, Health, ResearchRICE ACTIVELY WORKS TO ADVANCE RESEARCH INTO AGE RELATED DISORDERS AND TO IMPROVE THE ON GOING CARE OF PEOPLE DIAGNOSED WITH CONDITIONS SUCH AS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE. RICE RUNS MEMORY CLINICS, SUPPORTS CARERS AND HAS A WIDER EDUCATIONAL ROLE HIGHLIGHTING THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT POSSIBILITIES AND OTHER HELP AVAILABLE. RICE COLLABORATES LOCALLY, NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY.
The Drapers' Almshouse Charity
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, Social welfareTo give assistance to elderly poor people through the provision of sheltered almshouse accommodation, the upkeep of almshouse properties and estate, and the provision of social activities and other communal facilities and services for the benefit of the almshouse community.
Walsall Community Transport Limited
Beneficiary group, Social welfareOur objectives are for the advancement of education and relief of poverty, sickness, old age and distress through the provision of transport, advice and assistance. Our main purpose is social care through transport to benefit the local community of Walsall. Most of the activities we provide whilst transport led are delivered to support those individuals who are unable to access regular services.
Susan Day Residential Home
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Social careTo provide a residential home for the elderly in need living in Ilfracombe, Braunton, Barnstaple and the surrounding districts provided that preference is given to those residing in the former Urban District of Ilfracombe.
Research Institute For Disabled Consumers
Beneficiary groupThe Research Institute for Disabled Consumers is the UK consumer champion for disabled & older people. We are leading experts in user-centred research involving direct input from disabled & older consumers. We're here to advise, inform, educate and advocate. We help businesses improve products and services, provide information/user reviews, and represent the voice of disabled and older consumers.
Age UK Bolton
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportAge UK Bolton is a local self-financing charity, established in 1947 to promote the well-being of all older people (50+) in the metropolitan borough of Bolton.We are also part of the influential national Age UK Federation, recognised as the leading provider of services to, and campaigner with and on behalf of, older people in the voluntary sector.
The Royal Society Of Musicians Of Great Britain
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe Society, a charity for musicians run by musicians, provides grants and support to professional musicians and their families in need because of accident, illness or old age whether or not they are members. Founded in 1738 as the Fund for Decay'd Musicians, early members included Handel, Arne, Boyce and Sammartini. Today it maintains its tradition of responding swiftly to needs of colleagues.
Smethwick Asra Limited
Beneficiary group, Housing, LeisureThe principal activity is the provision of health and care services to all needy, elderly, disabled and families particularly but not exclusively of the Asian origin, in the West Midlands area. As an ancillary, assistance is also given on appropriate housing, social, recreational and educational matters.
John James Bristol Foundation
Beneficiary groupThe Foundation grants money, under the terms of the trust deed, as diversely as it can to benefit as many residents of the City of Bristol as possible. The primary, although not exclusive, focus areas for grants are education, health, and the elderly.
Age UK Gateshead Limited
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Health, Social welfareOur staff and volunteers together deliver services and activities for people aged over 50 in Gateshead & Newcastle.We are driven by the needs & aspirations of people in later life & our mission is to improve the lives of older people.Our vision is that all older people flourish. We provide Benefits Advice, Advocacy, Dementia Care, Social Groups, Befriending, Frailty, Falls, Stroke Services,
The Abbeyfield Hoylake And West Kirby Society LTD
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careThe provision of care home accommodation for older people in Wirral. We run a care home (non nursing) and annexe with 24 hour care with thirty three rooms in West Kirby. We are affiliated to the Abbeyfield Society nationally.
Colwinston Charitable Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe Trust distributes grants to UK Registered Charities working predominantly in the areas of Opera, Music and the Visual Arts, and library and archive projects in Wales. The Trust seeks to sustain and support high quality artistic activities that add to the cultural life and experiences available in the UK, especially in Wales where over 80% of its grants are directed.
Mires Beck Nursery
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Health, Leisure1. Relief of persons with a physical and/or learning disability, the elderly and persons suffering or recovering from mental illness.2. Conserve, protect and enhance the natural and physical environment.3. Advance the education of the general public in horticultural and allied skills.
The Bickham Home
Beneficiary group, HousingThe charity's objects continue to be to maintain the home for the accommodation of elderly residents. The activities remain consistent with the objects of the charity.
The Sobell Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing, Social welfareThe Sobell Foundation is a grant-making trust. Funding is generally restricted to charities working in the following fields: medical care and treatment; care and education for physically and mentally disabled people; homelessness; and care and support for the elderly and children from disadvantaged backgrounds. In Israel only the Trustees support coexistence and immigrant absorption projects.
Disabled Living
Beneficiary groupA leading voluntary organisation primarily operating in the North West, providing advice and information about assistive technology (equipment and products) to help disabled adults, children and older people make a more informed choice which enables easier, safer and more independent living. Through BBUK and Kidz events, Disabled Living deliver services which make an impact nationally.
Age UK Devon
Beneficiary group, Social welfareAge UK Devon's mission is to improve the lives of older people in Devon through delivering services that: * Increase independence*Tackle loneliness & isolation*Improve health & wellbeing*Make the most out of life*Provide benefit advice*Access local services*Support families & carers
Highbury Roundhouse Association Limited
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureThe Highbury Roundhouse was formed to provide, maintain and develop a range of social, educational and recreational opportunities for people living and working in Highbury and the surrounding areas. In particular we provide a youth club, pensioners' clubs and activities for under five's, after school clubs both on and off site, holiday playschemes and various user/self help groups.
The Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation
Beneficiary group, Religion, Research, Social welfareIn making donations,the trustees place particular emphasis on causes within the UK in the following areas:-Health,welfare and medical sciences, including the elderly-Welfare and relief of poverty within the Jewish community, with a particular emphasis on children and young adults-Jewish education.
Wandsworth Community Transport
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareTo provide minibus transport for community groups in Wandsworth.To provide transport for elderly and disabled Wandsworth residents who find it difficult to use public transport.To provide volunteers and driver and escort training to deliver the above.To run Shopmobility and Shopping Shuttles in Wandsworth for those with mobility problems.To act as a central rersource.
Hospital Of St Cross And Almshouse Of Noble Poverty
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, Housing, Religion, Social welfareThe Hospital of St Cross, In Winchester, Hampshire is the oldest almshouse in England. Up to 25 elderly gentlemen live in self-contained accommodation. The public (mediaeval) buildings and the gardens are open to the public throughout the year. The fine transitional Norman Church is the place of worship for the parishioners of St Faith's parish
Age UK Bristol
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, LeisureAge UK Bristol provides the following services for older people: Information and Advice, Day Services, Going Home from Hospital service, Friends Ageing Better for a range of services to enable social connection an support, Active Ageing Bristol to support people to keep fit and active, and strategic work to enable an age friendly city.
The Rio Centre (dalston) Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe charity runs the Rio Cinema - an independent cinema with a unique policy of community access and local involvement. The cinema presents a mix of main feature films, programmes for children and the elderly, rep shows, special events and festivals. The Rio also conducts a wide range of educational initiatives for children and young people.
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.