Link Age Southwark

Also known as: Dulwich Helpline, Dulwich Helpline and Southwark Churches Care (dh&scc), Dulwich Helpline and Southwarkchurches Care (dh&scc)

Link Age Southwark prevents loneliness and isolation in older people and brings communities together. We improve wellbeing, connection, mental health and physical health through: one-to-one befriending; activity groups; information and support, intergenerational work with local schools; specialist services for people with dementia.

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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.

Local Authority

Lambeth Lewisham Southwark

Financial Information

Latest Income

£529,881

Latest Expenditure

£688,567

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 128.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 94% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 65% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 73% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £350,422

Charitable Activities £158,315

Other Trading £0

Investments £21,144

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £682,128

Raising Funds £6,439

Governance £0

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.

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 2013 — Southwark Churches Care (organisation 3983678)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£529,881	£688,567	£682,128	£709,253	£352,994	21 / 326
2024	£1,092,106	£662,678	£638,700	£867,939	£848,564	19 / 350
2023	£543,470	£649,953	£627,261	£438,511	£338,046	21 / 406
2022	£694,756	£586,677	£563,202	£544,994	£325,161	15 / 450
2021	£557,652	£558,321	£538,563	£436,915	£371,709	12 / 437

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Link Age Southwark

What does Link Age Southwark do?

How much income did Link Age Southwark report in 2025?

Link Age Southwark reported total income of £530k and reported expenditure of £689k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Link Age Southwark?

Link Age Southwark has a program ratio of 128.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 94% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Link Age Southwark registered as a charity?

Link Age Southwark was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 September 2004 as charity number 1105923. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs Link Age Southwark?

Link Age Southwark is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Link Age Southwark operate?

Link Age Southwark operates across 3 areas: Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark.

Is Link Age Southwark a registered charity?

Yes — Link Age Southwark is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1105923.