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

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

Brent City Of Westminster Hammersmith And Fulham Kensington And Chelsea

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,772,747

Latest Expenditure

£2,019,293

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 109.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 89% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 42% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 42% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £41,303

Charitable Activities £1,714,774

Other Trading £0

Investments £16,670

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,948,913

Raising Funds £70,380

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,772,747	£2,019,293	£1,948,913	£1,298,487	£879,579	34 / 83
2024	£2,559,758	£2,244,879	£2,174,633	£1,545,034	£1,127,077	35 / 71
2023	£1,650,450	£1,804,253	£1,757,638	£1,230,156	£763,150	36 / 87
2022	£1,445,462	£1,512,753	£1,488,096	£1,383,959	£787,904	35 / 50
2021	£1,616,157	£1,520,853	£1,487,831	£1,451,250	£906,724	37 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Open Age

What does Open Age do?

How much income did Open Age report in 2025?

Open Age reported total income of £1.77m and reported expenditure of £2.02m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Open Age?

Open Age has a program ratio of 109.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 89% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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.