Friends Of The Elderly
The charity offers residential, nursing and dementia care to older people in care homes on seven sites across England. We operate day care centres and a free-to-access grants service for individuals, and work to combat the devastating effects of loneliness among older people. Our vision is for a society in which all older people have the opportunity to live fulfilled lives.
Activities & Mission
The charity offers residential, nursing and dementia care to older people in care homes on seven sites across England. We operate day care centres and a free-to-access grants service for individuals, and work to combat the devastating effects of loneliness among older people. Our vision is for a society in which all older people have the opportunity to live fulfilled lives.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 78% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?
Higher than 62% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 60% of UK Health 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 | £22,049,000 | £22,516,000 | £21,836,000 | £37,522,000 | £3,281,000 | 451 / 35 |
| 2024 | £22,762,000 | £23,953,000 | £23,504,000 | £38,225,000 | £23,853,000 | 491 / 22 |
| 2023 | £21,841,000 | £22,632,000 | £22,285,000 | £38,393,000 | £1,692,000 | 482 / 11 |
| 2022 | £19,648,000 | £21,113,000 | £20,764,000 | £40,067,000 | £22,249,000 | 486 / 2 |
| 2021 | £20,341,000 | £22,221,000 | £21,902,000 | £39,977,000 | £1,463,000 | 548 / 60 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Friends Of The Elderly
What does Friends Of The Elderly do?
The charity offers residential, nursing and dementia care to older people in care homes on seven sites across England. We operate day care centres and a free-to-access grants service for individuals, and work to combat the devastating effects of loneliness among older people. Our vision is for a society in which all older people have the opportunity to live fulfilled lives.
How much income did Friends Of The Elderly report in 2025?
Friends Of The Elderly reported total income of £22.05m and reported expenditure of £22.52m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Friends Of The Elderly?
Friends Of The Elderly has a program ratio of 99.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 78% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Friends Of The Elderly registered as a charity?
Friends Of The Elderly was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 November 1964 as charity number 226064. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs Friends Of The Elderly?
Friends Of The Elderly is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Christopher John Maidment. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Friends Of The Elderly operate?
Friends Of The Elderly operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Friends Of The Elderly a registered charity?
Yes — Friends Of The Elderly is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 226064.
Details
Smiles Place
WOKING
Surrey
GU22 8BJ
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