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Link Visiting Scheme

Our aim is to tackle the serious impact of loneliness and isolation among older people living in Wokingham Borough. This is primarily achieved through regular home visits from volunteers. We also coordinate social events and activities which enables our clients to build relationships with others in similar circumstances.

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Activities & Mission

Our aim is to tackle the serious impact of loneliness and isolation among older people living in Wokingham Borough. This is primarily achieved through regular home visits from volunteers. We also coordinate social events and activities which enables our clients to build relationships with others in similar circumstances.

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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£544,141
Latest Expenditure
£534,774

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 20.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 21.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £508,111
Charitable Activities £25,328
Other Trading £0
Investments £10,702
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £113,300
Raising Funds £3,954
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £417,520

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£544,141
£534,774£113,300£550,724£328,31715 / 515
2024
£483,985
£484,9040 / 414
2023
£432,917
£363,3650 / 414
2022
£286,729
£280,0690 / 397
2021
£328,828
£242,4760 / 380

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Link Visiting Scheme

What does Link Visiting Scheme do?

Our aim is to tackle the serious impact of loneliness and isolation among older people living in Wokingham Borough. This is primarily achieved through regular home visits from volunteers. We also coordinate social events and activities which enables our clients to build relationships with others in similar circumstances.

How much income did Link Visiting Scheme report in 2025?

Link Visiting Scheme reported total income of £544k and reported expenditure of £535k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Link Visiting Scheme registered as a charity?

Link Visiting Scheme was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 December 2010 as charity number 1139248. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Link Visiting Scheme?

Link Visiting Scheme is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Mallaghan. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Link Visiting Scheme operate?

Link Visiting Scheme operates in Wokingham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Link Visiting Scheme a registered charity?

Yes — Link Visiting Scheme is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1139248.

Details

Address
The Link Visiting Scheme
The Charity and Community Hub
Waterford House
Erftstadt Court
Wokingham
RG40 2YF
Registration Date
2 December 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5012325
Charity Number
1139248

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Trustees

John Mallaghan Chair
Antony Charles Samuel Sweet
Geraint Alan Hayter
Kuldip Singh Athwal
Laura Kim Mitchell
Pamela Anne Forsythe

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