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Linking Lives UK

Linking Lives UK is a national charity working to reduce loneliness and social isolation amongst older people. We achieve this through the development of befriending schemes and social events and activities which are set up in partnership with local churches and other agencies.

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Activities & Mission

Linking Lives UK is a national charity working to reduce loneliness and social isolation amongst older people. We achieve this through the development of befriending schemes and social events and activities which are set up in partnership with local churches and other agencies.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£233,294
Latest Expenditure
£185,079

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 79.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 79.3%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£233,294
£185,0790 / 650
2024
£135,962
£129,4870 / 2
2023
£173,584
£135,2820 / 0
2022
£141,327
£135,8030 / 2
2021
£116,641
£126,0360 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Linking Lives UK

What does Linking Lives UK do?

Linking Lives UK is a national charity working to reduce loneliness and social isolation amongst older people. We achieve this through the development of befriending schemes and social events and activities which are set up in partnership with local churches and other agencies.

How much income did Linking Lives UK report in 2025?

Linking Lives UK reported total income of £233k and reported expenditure of £185k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Linking Lives UK registered as a charity?

Linking Lives UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 November 2016 as charity number 1170325. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Linking Lives UK?

Linking Lives UK is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Paul James Livingstone. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Linking Lives UK operate?

Linking Lives UK operates across 4 areas: Guernsey, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Linking Lives UK a registered charity?

Yes — Linking Lives UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1170325.

Details

Address
Linking Lives UK
32 Selmans Hill
Bloxwich
Walsall
WS3 3RL
Registration Date
23 November 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5083935
Charity Number
1170325

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Trustees

Paul James Livingstone Chair
Bev Boden
Catharine Worsley-Tomlinson
Dr Ashley Liston
Dr CHARLES PETER ASHALL
Kolawole Oladipo Oshin

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30 July 2026
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