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.

7,796 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 3.84% 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	2,510	3.53%
£10k - £100k	2,644	3.77%
£100k - £250k	1,074	4.82%
£250k - £500k	535	4.91%
£500k - £1m	286	4.16%
£1m - £10m	439	4.82%
Over £10m	68	3.05%
Total	7,556	3.92%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	6,701	3.91%
oscr	650	2.62%
ccni	445	6.18%
Total	7,796	3.84%

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.	£410,600,000
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	£308,912,000
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.	£283,275,000
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'	£239,727,000
THE SALVATION ARMY SOCIAL WORK TRUST [Charity number: 215174] The provision of supported accommodation for homeless people Older peoples housing and supportWork to help unemployed people back into workAnti-Human Trafficking workAddiction Support ServicesOutreach programmes and services to communitiesFamily tracing serviceFrontline assistance to emergency services personnel and people affected by disasters	£239,727,000
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.	£233,636,544
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.	£131,786,000
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.	£116,091,659
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.	£106,110,000
GREENSLEEVES HOMES TRUST [Charity number: 1060478] The provision of nursing and residential care, comfort and security to elderly men and women, at an economic price that reflects our charitable status.	£89,126,165

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
ST GILES-IN-THE-FIELDS AND BLOOMSBURY UNITED CHARITY [Charity number: 1111908] Provision of Almshouse accommodation for 8 elderly females in Covent Garden area; making grants to individuals in financial need and/or in ill health, and to organisations that assist such individuals within the Bloomsbury area	£177,274
MAYFAIR LODGE FUNDRAISING FRIENDS [Charity number: 1190544] FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF ELDERLY PEOPLE WHO ARE RESIDENTS OF MAYFAIR LODGE CARE HOME, POTTERS BAR BY PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES, ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES OVER AND ABOVE THOSE REQUIRED TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CARE HOME, PARTICULARLY WITH A VIEW TO HELPING THE RESIDENTS TO UNDERTAKE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES.	£9,473
WALGRAVE RELIEF IN NEED CHARITY [Charity number: 202919] Main activity of Walgrave Relief in Need charity is for the relief of poverty for the elderly residents in the village of Walgrave.	£2,435
THE AVON AND SOMERSET POLICE COMMUNITY TRUST [Charity number: 1076770] - Protect Local People and property from crime- Reduce anti-social behaviour- Educate young people on the dangers of drug, alcohol and solvent abuse- Increase community safety for all but especially the young, vulnerable and elderly- Divert young people away from crime and anti-social behaviour, encouraging their growth into responsible young adults- Build good community relations	£126,437
WEYMOUTH AND PORTLAND U3A [Charity number: 1109191] Encourages older people to make new friends, follow their interests and try new activities	£22,384
HINDU FORUM [Charity number: 1101782] Assist running of a youth club, by providing advice and guidance to youth worker. Assist women's group with administrative support. Assist elderly persons' club, explaining benefits and health advice. Raising awareness of Hinduism. . An Umbrella organisation for all Hindu Clubs, Voluntary Organisations & Societies. Raise concerns, regarding any proposed legislation which affects Hindus adversely
PEMBROKESHIRE U3A [Charity number: 1070169] Promotion of life long learning for the elderly or retired through activity groups under guidance from the Third Age Trust	£13,585
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN & ST NICHOLAS [Charity number: 1131951] Regular public worship open to allPastoral workTeaching of ChristianityTaking of religious assemblies inschools.The provision of a youth clubPromotion of ChristianityPromoting the whole mission of theChurch through provision ofactivities for senior citizens, parentsand toddlers and other special needgroups.Supporting other charities in the UKand overseas.	£139,214
NORTH KASAI MISSION [Charity number: 251524] We aim to advance the Christian religion by supporting missionary work carried out in the North Kasai area of The Democratic Republic of the Congo. This is done by holding meetings to consider the needs of the schools, health centres, poor, elderly, handicapped etc. and allocate funds, which are received by way of gifts.	£132,506
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MATTHEW, REDHILL [Charity number: 1132579] Regular public worship open to all. Provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation. Pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved .Teaching of Christianity through sermons, events, meetings and literature. Activities and events for senior citizens, parents, toddlers and other special needs groups. Supporting other charities at home and abroad.	£222,171