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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.

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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

Latest Income
£935,209
Latest Expenditure
£877,985

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 49% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 36% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Donations & Legacies £12,151
Charitable Activities £917,738
Other Trading £0
Investments £5,320
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £838,185
Raising Funds £39,800
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£935,209
£877,985£838,185£352,193£348,34930 / 160
2024
£819,775
£820,521£782,544£294,969£229,88330 / 180
2023
£728,355
£803,972£762,919£295,715£166,09331 / 175
2022
£812,752
£719,341£671,902£371,332£97,80430 / 175
2021
£703,822
£628,465£588,348£277,921£76,90229 / 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

Address
Tresillian Street Centre
3 Tresillian Street
PLYMOUTH
PL4 0QP
Registration Date
29 May 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4039089
Charity Number
1124248

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Trustees

IRENE ELIZABETH TONKIN Chair
Ann Elizabeth Harris
DIANE MARY GAVIN
Dr Amanda Jane Harry
JANE PAWSON
Joanne Beniston
Paula Williams
SALLY ANNE PARKES

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