Older people `BE108`¶

Older people is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Beneficiary group category.

8,024 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 3.98% of all charities.

Keywords to find charities¶

UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.

The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:

Distribution by size of charity¶

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	2,995	3.61%
£10k - £100k	2,598	4.00%
£100k - £250k	1,009	5.21%
£250k - £500k	465	5.13%
£1m - £10m	373	4.69%
£500k - £1m	294	5.10%
Over £10m	60	3.24%
Total	7,794	4.06%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	6,870	4.07%
oscr	692	2.72%
ccni	462	6.50%
Total	8,024	3.98%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION [Charity number: 225971] The BHF is the UK's largest independent funder of cardiovascular research in the UK. For over 60 years BHF has pioneered life-saving research that has helped halve the number of deaths from heart and circulatory disease in the UK. BHF also helps provide vital support and information for the 7.4m people living in the UK with heart and circulatory disease.	£351,700,000
METHODIST HOMES [Charity number: 1083995] Methodist Homes is a charity providing care, accommodation and support services for older people throughout Britain. We are one of the largest charitable care providers in the sector and amongst the largest charities in Britain, providing services to 15,000 older people for nearly 70 years.	£251,089,000
Salvation Army Social Work Trust [Charity number: SC037691] ' in promoting the charitable work of the Salvation Army in such one or more of the following ways as the General for the time being of the Salvation Army shall think fit namely : (1) relief of poverty sickness suffering distress incapacity or old age. (2) advancement of education. (3) training in Christian and moral principles. and (4) assistance of those in need of protection'	£201,362,000
THE ERIC WRIGHT CHARITABLE TRUST [Charity number: 1002966] The Trust is a general purpose charity with a particular interest in supporting young people and the elderly in the North West of England	£176,787,000
COMMUNITY INTEGRATED CARE [Charity number: 519996] COMMUNITY INTEGRATED CARE WORK ACROSS THE WHOLE OF THE CARE SPECTRUM DELIVERING DIVERSE SUPPORT AND CARE SERVICES ACROSS ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND. THE CHARITY PROVIDES SUPPORTED LIVING FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING OR PHYSICAL DIFFICULTIES AND/OR MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS AS WELL AS RESIDENTIAL AND NURSING CARE FOR OLDER PEOPLE INCLUDING DEMENTIA CARE USING ITS EACHSTEP MODEL OF CARE.	£143,146,000
THE ORDERS OF ST JOHN CARE TRUST [Charity number: 1048355] To provide care to older people through care homes specialising in residential, dementia and nursing care, together with intermediate and day care.Care in the community is also provided in hospitals, at home and through the provision of extra care housing.	£142,814,877
AGE UK [Charity number: 1128267] Age UK aims to create a world where older people can live their lives free from poverty, isolation and neglect. It raises awareness of issues affecting older people in the UK and overseas, researches and campaigns for changes in policy and practice, and offers practical support to disadvantaged older people. It is funded by individuals, companies and trusts.	£125,972,000
Sue Ryder [Charity number: SC039578] The Objects of the Charity are: 3.1 to provide or assist in the provision of care for persons suffering from any serious or permanent disability, incapacity or illness, whether physical or mental. 3.2 to relieve the needs of those people potentially excluded from society by reason of old age, ill health (physical or mental), disability, poverty, or criminal history, and to assist their integration into society for the public benefit. 3.3 to advance the education of the public about the causes of disability, incapacity or illness, whether physical or mental, and the means of relieving those needs. 3.4 to relieve the mental and physical suffering of persons affected by bereavement or loss, including by the provision of counselling and support for such persons.	£112,754,000
Radius Housing Association Limited [Charity number: NI102575] Radius Housing Association provides housing, care and support to over 33,000 homes throughout Northern Ireland. Radius was established in 2017 following the merger of Helm and Fold housing associations and draws on over 80 years of combined experience to make a positive impact on housing and communities into the future. Radius is now one of the leading housing associations in Northern Ireland. Radius has also developed a range of services that allow us to offer our clients the right level of support in their own home or in our accommodation:- # Housing for Older People with Dementia and the Frail Elderly # Supported Housing # Day Care visits # Personal Pendant Alarms # Telemonitoring service (monitoring patient’s vital signs in their home) # Assistance for people with a disability to make home adaptations Radius's services are delivered in partnership with the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, the Department for Communities and the Health and Social Care Trusts.	£94,170,798
JEWISH CARE [Charity number: 802559] Jewish Care cares for people in the Jewish community. We give care & support to older people,Holocaust survivors,people with physical & sensory disabilities & with mental health needs. We offer support groups,run leadership & activity programmes for young people. Our staff & volunteers support thousands of people a week. Everything is guided by our Jewish values, warmth,kindness,honesty & respect.	£82,706,000

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
Friends Of Anderson's [Charity number: SC029936] The objects of the Friends shall be to promote the welfare of the residents of Anderson's, Elgin (hereinafter referred to as 'Anderson's') being a residential home for elderly persons	£1,199
LANCASHIRE WEST METHODIST CIRCUIT [Charity number: 1134877] The provision of regular public acts of worship open to members of the church and non members alike. The teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. Pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved. Promoting the whole mission of the church through activities and support for older people, parents and toddlers and other specific groups when appropriate	£214,765
CHARITY OF WILLIAM CHOWLES [Charity number: 257514] Makes grants to elderly people of Lambourn Berkshire with housing related costs from the income from a bequest. Since the income is small, the trustees make a grant every few years. The trustees aim to merge this charity with the Theo Harris Trust in Lambourn .The process has been slowed down by Covid19 and a new vicar. After problems with changing bank mandates we are close to completing this	£15
DR SMITH'S CHARITY [Charity number: 200969] General charitable purposes. Relief of poverty for elderly people. Makes grants to individuals/organisations in villages of Eastleach and Southrop, Gloucestershire.	£57
FARMER AND LEMMOIN-CANNON CHARITY [Charity number: 1167718] Provide supported accommodation for elderly residents of Castle Donington	£18,732
Broughderg Area Development Association Limited [Charity number: NI100139] BADA aims to reduce the high level of rural and social isolation and deprivation in the area through regeneration by promoting local tourism and through the provision of a community centre which delivers a high quality community environment focusing on the needs of families, elderly, youth, women and children. Marginalised groups (disabled, low income, single parents) within the community have parity of access to the centre and its services. The benefit is the improvement of community life through sports and recreation facilities. The provision of the Community Centre benefits the whole community and the social and economic fabric of the area. The beneficiaries of this purpose are people living in the area the community building offers an important social outlet for the community and provides a range of activities and programmes. Proximity to services and access is a key feature of this area and BADA promotes opportunities for inclusion to address isolation and deprivation linked to the issue of lack of access to community services. Dunamore Ward ranks in the top 1% of proximity to services making it one of the most disadvantaged service areas in Northern Ireland. We support and encourage people working and living in this area to develop initiatives aimed at improving and developing themselves economically, socially, culturally and environmentally for the good of the community and Northern Ireland as a whole.	£10,596
THE COUNTESTHORPE U3A [Charity number: 1084302] To advance the education of the public and in particular the education of middle aged and older people who are not in fulltime gainful employment and The provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the above persons in the interests of their social welfare.	£42,019
FOVANT RELIEF IN NEED CHARITY [Charity number: 260569] Makes dispensations of monies to residents of Fovant who are in need of financial assistance, this can be children, elderly, or anyone in need,
SEACOMBE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 505648] Children/young people, elderly/ old people. After school play scheme, space play for children. Boxing, luncheon club, and day care.
THE BARMBY MOOR CALLEY TRUST [Charity number: 227984] Considers applications for financial assistance to those who need help within the Barmby Moor Parish boundery from schools, children's activity groups, elderly people etc.	£9,834

Last update: January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024