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The Silver Line Helpline

Also known as: The Silver Line

The Silver Line is a unique national service that provides three key functions to support older people:1. a signposting service to link them into the many and varied services that exist around the country;2. a friendship service to combat loneliness; and 3. a means of empowering those who may be suffering abuse and neglect and, if appropriate, transferring them to specialist services.

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Activities & Mission

The Silver Line is a unique national service that provides three key functions to support older people:1. a signposting service to link them into the many and varied services that exist around the country;2. a friendship service to combat loneliness; and 3. a means of empowering those who may be suffering abuse and neglect and, if appropriate, transferring them to specialist services.

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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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£0
Latest Expenditure
£0

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 141.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £728,657
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,032,714
Raising Funds £144
Governance £19,999
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 2023.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2023
£728,657
£1,032,858£1,032,714£1£176 / 114
2022
£1,131,453
£1,237,021£1,236,509£545,588£485,45067 / 149
2021
£2,599,541
£1,795,482£1,793,540£651,156£534,00081 / 116

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Silver Line Helpline

What does The Silver Line Helpline do?

The Silver Line is a unique national service that provides three key functions to support older people:1. a signposting service to link them into the many and varied services that exist around the country;2. a friendship service to combat loneliness; and 3. a means of empowering those who may be suffering abuse and neglect and, if appropriate, transferring them to specialist services.

How much income did The Silver Line Helpline report in 2023?

The Silver Line Helpline reported total income of £729k and reported expenditure of £1.03m for the financial year ending 2023, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Silver Line Helpline registered as a charity?

The Silver Line Helpline was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 May 2012 as charity number 1147330. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs The Silver Line Helpline?

The Silver Line Helpline is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Silver Line Helpline operate?

The Silver Line Helpline operates across 6 areas, including Guernsey, Isle Of Man, Jersey and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Silver Line Helpline a registered charity?

Yes — The Silver Line Helpline is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1147330.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
18 May 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5027382
Charity Number
1147330

Trustees

Donna Michelle Marshall
Paul David Charles Farmer

Also Known As

  • The Silver Line

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