Embracing Age

Recruiting and training volunteers to befriend older people in care homes.Helping churches to support lonely older people in their local community

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Activities & Mission

Recruiting and training volunteers to befriend older people in care homes.Helping churches to support lonely older people in their local community

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.

Country

Northern Ireland

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£168,532

Latest Expenditure

£156,552

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 92.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 92.9%

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 2024.

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2025 — Southern Advocacy Services (organisation 4007408)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2024	£168,532	£156,552	0 / 140
2023	£192,693	£108,263	0 / 140
2022	£60,511	£77,405	0 / 90
2021	£89,073	£75,205	0 / 35
2020	£109,018	£93,186	0 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Embracing Age

What does Embracing Age do?

Recruiting and training volunteers to befriend older people in care homes.Helping churches to support lonely older people in their local community

How much income did Embracing Age report in 2024?

Embracing Age reported total income of £169k and reported expenditure of £157k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Embracing Age registered as a charity?

Embracing Age was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 February 2015 as charity number 1160400. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Embracing Age?

Embracing Age is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Timothy John Blair. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Embracing Age operate?

Embracing Age operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and England.

Is Embracing Age a registered charity?

Yes — Embracing Age is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1160400.