Embracing Age
Recruiting and training volunteers to befriend older people in care homes.Helping churches to support lonely older people in their local community
Activities & Mission
Recruiting and training volunteers to befriend older people in care homes.Helping churches to support lonely older people in their local community
Grants
Embracing Age is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Total spending (2025)
- £169,666
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- elderly people
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes and other charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — Southern Advocacy Services (organisation 4007408)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £175,314 | £169,666 | 0 / 160 | |||
| 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 |
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 2025?
Embracing Age reported total income of £175k and reported expenditure of £170k for the financial year ending 2025, 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.
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated