Hourglass (safer Ageing)

Also known as: Action on Elder Abuse, Hourglass (safer Ageing) Ltd, Hourglass

The charity is a specialist organisation focusing exclusively on issues relating to the abuse of older people. We combine influencing, with the provision of information, and with practical help for older people, care providers and government/other statutory bodies. We provide a helpline and website; media work; training; conferences; membership; project work; and social policy activity.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Show all 7 areas of operation

Country

Guernsey Ireland Isle Of Man Jersey Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,053,096

Latest Expenditure

£1,446,919

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 66.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 93.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 7.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £717,139

Charitable Activities £1,326,924

Other Trading £0

Investments £9,033

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,357,027

Raising Funds £89,892

Governance £20,500

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

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	£2,053,096	£1,446,919	£1,357,027	£1,206,335	£1,129,318	35 / 5
2024	£1,298,346	£1,285,858	£1,201,620	£597,635	£508,915	33 / 25
2023	£724,341	£1,353,130	£1,244,889	£607,596	£535,385	34 / 23
2022	£729,449	£1,488,488	£1,266,509	£1,286,229	£570,472	34 / 17
2021	£1,241,751	£1,579,595	£1,406,653	£2,044,896	£1,187,181	28 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Hourglass (safer Ageing)

What does Hourglass (safer Ageing) do?

How much income did Hourglass (safer Ageing) report in 2025?

Hourglass (safer Ageing) reported total income of £2.05m and reported expenditure of £1.45m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Hourglass (safer Ageing) registered as a charity?

Hourglass (safer Ageing) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 February 2011 as charity number 1140543. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Hourglass (safer Ageing)?

Hourglass (safer Ageing) is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Hourglass (safer Ageing) operate?

Hourglass (safer Ageing) operates across 7 areas, including Guernsey, Ireland, Isle Of Man and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Hourglass (safer Ageing) a registered charity?

Yes — Hourglass (safer Ageing) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1140543.