Turn2us
Also known as: Distressed Gentlefolk's Aid Association, Elizabeth Finn Care, Elizabeth Finn Trust
Helping eligible residents of the UK who live in poverty by means of regular financial allowances, grants and advice from dedicated case workers and volunteers.Turn2us website and helpline service is also provided to help anybody living in poverty in the UK to access the funds they are entitled to as regards state benefits and financial support from benevolent charities.
Activities & Mission
Helping eligible residents of the UK who live in poverty by means of regular financial allowances, grants and advice from dedicated case workers and volunteers.Turn2us website and helpline service is also provided to help anybody living in poverty in the UK to access the funds they are entitled to as regards state benefits and financial support from benevolent charities.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 5% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 102). How is this calculated?
Higher than 2% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 1% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. (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 | £39,239,748 | £44,650,455 | £10,658,371 | £63,798,757 | £26,010,644 | 657 / 25 |
| 2024 | £45,297,000 | £41,988,000 | £10,226,000 | £70,542,000 | £31,200,000 | 746 / 0 |
| 2023 | £34,224,000 | £40,052,000 | £9,791,000 | £63,065,000 | £29,502,000 | 720 / 0 |
| 2022 | £31,846,000 | £34,908,000 | £9,281,000 | £69,506,000 | £32,919,000 | 713 / 0 |
| 2021 | £34,865,000 | £35,047,000 | £8,850,000 | £69,729,000 | £32,864,000 | 798 / 40 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Turn2us
What does Turn2us do?
Helping eligible residents of the UK who live in poverty by means of regular financial allowances, grants and advice from dedicated case workers and volunteers.Turn2us website and helpline service is also provided to help anybody living in poverty in the UK to access the funds they are entitled to as regards state benefits and financial support from benevolent charities.
How much income did Turn2us report in 2025?
Turn2us reported total income of £39.24m and reported expenditure of £44.65m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Turn2us?
Turn2us has a program ratio of 27.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 5% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 102 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Turn2us registered as a charity?
Turn2us was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 April 1963 as charity number 207812. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Turn2us?
Turn2us is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Turn2us operate?
Turn2us operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Turn2us a registered charity?
Yes — Turn2us is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 207812.
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Also Known As
- Distressed Gentlefolk's Aid Association
- Elizabeth Finn Care
- Elizabeth Finn Trust
- Turn2us
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated