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Bristol Older People's Forum

Also known as: Bopf

Bristol Older People's Forum is a member-led organisation (circa 3000 members). Our aims are shaped around support, empowerment and challenging ageism. We enable older people to have a direct say in policy and decision-making around identified priorities including: isolation and loneliness and mental and physical well-being. ACTIVITIES include: Open Forums, Newsletters, Workshops and Research.

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Activities & Mission

Bristol Older People's Forum is a member-led organisation (circa 3000 members). Our aims are shaped around support, empowerment and challenging ageism. We enable older people to have a direct say in policy and decision-making around identified priorities including: isolation and loneliness and mental and physical well-being. ACTIVITIES include: Open Forums, Newsletters, Workshops and Research.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£93,678
Latest Expenditure
£93,736

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 100.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 100.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£93,678
£93,7360 / 10
2024
£97,814
£87,6150 / 12
2023
£94,917
£65,1890 / 10
2022
£40,811
£53,2960 / 10
2021
£58,456
£57,5280 / 11

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bristol Older People's Forum

What does Bristol Older People's Forum do?

Bristol Older People's Forum is a member-led organisation (circa 3000 members). Our aims are shaped around support, empowerment and challenging ageism. We enable older people to have a direct say in policy and decision-making around identified priorities including: isolation and loneliness and mental and physical well-being. ACTIVITIES include: Open Forums, Newsletters, Workshops and Research.

How much income did Bristol Older People's Forum report in 2025?

Bristol Older People's Forum reported total income of £94k and reported expenditure of £94k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Bristol Older People's Forum registered as a charity?

Bristol Older People's Forum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 July 2015 as charity number 1162616. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Bristol Older People's Forum?

Bristol Older People's Forum is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bristol Older People's Forum operate?

Bristol Older People's Forum operates across 4 areas: Bath And North East Somerset, Bristol City, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

Is Bristol Older People's Forum a registered charity?

Yes — Bristol Older People's Forum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1162616.

Details

Address
The Create Centre
B-Bond Warehouse
Smeaton Road
BRISTOL
BS1 6XN
Registration Date
10 July 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5056983
Charity Number
1162616

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Trustees

Beryl Eileen Means
Christina Mary Stokes
David Ian Jepson
David Robert Elson
GLORIA MORRIS
Helena Milton-Thompson
Also governs 1 other charity
Joanne Goldsworthy Hesketh
Lyn Mitchell Porter
Also governs 2 other charities
Nigel Geoffrey Varley
Pat Foster
Patricia Ann Mensah
Shelley Margaret Lanchbury
Taramati Mistry

Also Known As

  • Bopf

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