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Open Age

We are Open Age, the charity empowering all older people in London to stay active, stay curious and stay connected. We are creating an inclusive community for everyone to take part in enjoyable activities, supporting them to meet, move and learn.

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Activities & Mission

We are Open Age, the charity empowering all older people in London to stay active, stay curious and stay connected. We are creating an inclusive community for everyone to take part in enjoyable activities, supporting them to meet, move and learn.

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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
£1,905,519
Latest Expenditure
£2,329,751

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 117.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 5.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £211,476
Charitable Activities £1,681,206
Other Trading £0
Investments £12,837
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,230,696
Raising Funds £98,055
Governance £27,944
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 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£1,905,519
£2,329,751£2,230,696£875,258£530,97636 / 85
2025
£1,772,747
£2,019,293£1,948,913£1,298,487£879,57934 / 83
2024
£2,559,758
£2,244,879£2,174,633£1,545,034£1,127,07735 / 71
2023
£1,650,450
£1,804,253£1,757,638£1,230,156£763,15036 / 87
2022
£1,445,462
£1,512,753£1,488,096£1,383,959£787,90435 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Open Age

What does Open Age do?

We are Open Age, the charity empowering all older people in London to stay active, stay curious and stay connected. We are creating an inclusive community for everyone to take part in enjoyable activities, supporting them to meet, move and learn.

How much income did Open Age report in 2026?

Open Age reported total income of £1.91m and reported expenditure of £2.33m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Open Age registered as a charity?

Open Age was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 January 2015 as charity number 1160125. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Open Age?

Open Age is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Eric William KIHLSTROM. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Open Age operate?

Open Age operates across 4 areas: Brent, City Of Westminster, Hammersmith And Fulham and Kensington And Chelsea.

Is Open Age a registered charity?

Yes — Open Age is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1160125.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
23 January 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5045175
Charity Number
1160125

Trustees

Eric William KIHLSTROM Chair
Anna Strang
Charles Bauccio
Cynthia Bullock
Hilary Bowker
Sandra Franklin
Also governs 1 other charity
Viscountess Marcia Blakenham
Also governs 2 other charities

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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