The Elder Tree Limited (voluntary Visiting Service)
The Elder Tree provides an extensive support and befriending network for isolated and vulnerable older people resident in Plymouth.
Activities & Mission
The Elder Tree provides an extensive support and befriending network for isolated and vulnerable older people resident in Plymouth.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 49% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 36% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £935,209 | £877,985 | £838,185 | £352,193 | £348,349 | 30 / 160 |
| 2024 | £819,775 | £820,521 | £782,544 | £294,969 | £229,883 | 30 / 180 |
| 2023 | £728,355 | £803,972 | £762,919 | £295,715 | £166,093 | 31 / 175 |
| 2022 | £812,752 | £719,341 | £671,902 | £371,332 | £97,804 | 30 / 175 |
| 2021 | £703,822 | £628,465 | £588,348 | £277,921 | £76,902 | 29 / 180 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Elder Tree Limited (voluntary Visiting Service)
What does The Elder Tree Limited (voluntary Visiting Service) do?
The Elder Tree provides an extensive support and befriending network for isolated and vulnerable older people resident in Plymouth.
How much income did The Elder Tree Limited (voluntary Visiting Service) report in 2025?
The Elder Tree Limited (voluntary Visiting Service) reported total income of £935k and reported expenditure of £878k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Elder Tree Limited (voluntary Visiting Service)?
The Elder Tree Limited (voluntary Visiting Service) has a program ratio of 89.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 49% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Elder Tree Limited (voluntary Visiting Service) registered as a charity?
The Elder Tree Limited (voluntary Visiting Service) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 May 2008 as charity number 1124248. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs The Elder Tree Limited (voluntary Visiting Service)?
The Elder Tree Limited (voluntary Visiting Service) is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is IRENE ELIZABETH TONKIN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Elder Tree Limited (voluntary Visiting Service) operate?
The Elder Tree Limited (voluntary Visiting Service) operates in Plymouth City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Elder Tree Limited (voluntary Visiting Service) a registered charity?
Yes — The Elder Tree Limited (voluntary Visiting Service) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1124248.
Details
3 Tresillian Street
PLYMOUTH
PL4 0QP
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