The Royal United Kingdom Beneficent Association
Also known as: Independent Age, Independentage, Rukba
Our mission is to enable older people to lead independent and fulfilling lives. We do this by providing high quality advice & information services, befriending & support services and campaigning work on behalf of older people.
Activities & Mission
Our mission is to enable older people to lead independent and fulfilling lives. We do this by providing high quality advice & information services, befriending & support services and campaigning work on behalf of older people.
Grants
The Royal United Kingdom Beneficent Association makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £2,966,000
- Who it helps
- elderly people
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes and the prevention or relief of poverty
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 96% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 959). How is this calculated?
Higher than 14% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 10% 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
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 | £6,978,000 | £13,935,000 | £10,839,000 | £181,098,000 | £5,720,000 | 111 / 919 |
| 2024 | £8,155,000 | £15,280,000 | £12,330,000 | £174,515,000 | £9,999,000 | 102 / 950 |
| 2023 | £7,609,000 | £12,570,000 | £10,863,000 | £166,521,000 | £12,292,000 | 128 / 895 |
| 2022 | £7,794,000 | £13,387,000 | £11,234,000 | £163,809,000 | £11,441,000 | 137 / 1194 |
| 2021 | £7,346,000 | £12,469,000 | £10,526,000 | £177,481,000 | £9,799,000 | 151 / 1500 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Royal United Kingdom Beneficent Association
What does The Royal United Kingdom Beneficent Association do?
Our mission is to enable older people to lead independent and fulfilling lives. We do this by providing high quality advice & information services, befriending & support services and campaigning work on behalf of older people.
How much income did The Royal United Kingdom Beneficent Association report in 2025?
The Royal United Kingdom Beneficent Association reported total income of £6.98m and reported expenditure of £13.94m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Royal United Kingdom Beneficent Association?
The Royal United Kingdom Beneficent Association has a program ratio of 155.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 96% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 959 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Royal United Kingdom Beneficent Association registered as a charity?
The Royal United Kingdom Beneficent Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 August 1962 as charity number 210729. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs The Royal United Kingdom Beneficent Association?
The Royal United Kingdom Beneficent Association is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Royal United Kingdom Beneficent Association operate?
The Royal United Kingdom Beneficent Association operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Royal United Kingdom Beneficent Association a registered charity?
Yes — The Royal United Kingdom Beneficent Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 210729.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Royal United Kingdom Beneficent Association
- Independent Age
- Independentage
- Rukba
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated