Overall Score: 8 based on 19 data points

Finance: -2

Governance: 3

Support: 7

Pension deficit: -3, Deficit latest year: -2, Fundraising costs low: +3,

Good trustee age range: +3, Dynamic board: +3, All female board: -3,

Supporters: +7

AGE UK CAMDEN

Age UK Camden is the legal name. The charity: (a) Provides services; (b) Works in partnerships; (c) Campaigns with/for older people; (d) Innovates and undertakes research. Current services include: Day Services; Information/Advice; befriending; social prescribing; counselling; shopping; computer training; support for older LGBT people.

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

Spending has increased over the last 3 years relative to the previous period
There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
Fundraising costs are low relative to funds raised
A significant proportion of recent income was derived from major grant makers including the Government
The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of age and dynamic in terms of composition

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

The Board is completely female

Financial issues to consider:

There is a pension deficit of £262,000
Income was lower than spending in the latest year

Established: 38 years

www.ageukcamden.org.uk

info@ageukcamden.org.uk

02072390400

Charity Commission for England and Wales

Financial Data ?

Income & Spending ?

Sources of Income ?

Y/E	Income £k	Spending £k	Surplus/ Deficit	Fundraising Cost £k	Total Funds £k	Unrestricted Funds £k	Mths Rsrvs	Staff	Volun- teers
31/03/22	£3,713	£4,284	£-571	£201	£1,422	£1,422	4	84	240
31/03/21	£4,189	£3,993	£196	£122	£1,728	£1,395	4.2	100	285
31/03/20	£3,912	£4,059	£-147	£151	£941	£634	1.9	95	286
31/03/19	£3,811	£3,800	£11	£128	£793	£686	2.2	94	223
31/03/18	£3,308	£3,259	£49	£160	£952	£679	2.5	113	702
31/03/17	£3,109	£3,259	£-150	£164	£813	£787	2.9	112	0
31/03/16	£3,023	£2,957	£66	£170	£1,056	£995	4	87	0
31/03/15	£2,231	£2,308	£-76	£299	£878	£878	4.6	47	0
31/03/14	£2,115	£2,158	£-43	£283	£974	£1,764	9.8	35	0
31/03/13	£2,191	£2,132	£60	£238	£1,171	£2,102	11.8	35	0
31/03/12	£3,229	£2,344	£885	£235	£1,221	£2,029	10.4	39	0
31/03/11	£2,442	£2,437	£5	£230	£598	£408	2	47	0
31/03/10	£2,268	£2,318	£-50	£221	£-501	£383	2	43	0
31/03/09	£2,225	£2,171	£54	£226	£253	£328	1.8	45	0
31/03/08	£2,121	£2,091	£30	£248	£669	£445	2.6	46	0
31/03/07	£1,885	£1,817	£68	£185	£647	£647	4.3	41	0
31/03/06	£1,725	£1,733	£-8	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0
31/03/05	£1,774	£1,666	£108	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0
31/03/04	£1,629	£1,686	£-57	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0

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Financial Ratios

Fundraising Costs/Relevant Income: 5.8%
Fundraising Costs/Total Spending: 4.9%
Senior Staff Costs/Total Spending: 2%
Liabilities/Assets: 58%
Liabilities/Income: 63%
Unrestricted Funds/Total Funds: 75%
Reserves/Spending: 3.984290138528 months
Net Current Assets/Spending: 2 months
Quick Ratio: 1.1

Asset Split ?

What it does

Economic/Community Development/Employment
Education/Training
General Charitable Purposes
The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Who works here?

84 employees
240 volunteers

Who it helps

Elderly/Old People
Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
Other Defined Groups
The General Public/Mankind

How it operates

Acts as an umbrella or resource body
Makes Grants to Organisations
Other charitable activities
Provides advocacy/advice/information
Provides buildings/facilities/open space
Provides human resources
Provides services
Sponsors or undertakes research

Where it operates

Camden,

Who's supporting them? ?

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following significant donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Major supporters in last 5 years:

Pears Foundation	£100,000
DCMS	£49,500

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
Pears Foundation
£40,000	03/12/2021	Core Funding
Pears Foundation
£30,000	31/07/2020 13	Top up grant to strengthen volunteering services
DCMS
£49,500	23/07/2020	"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to ....more "The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public services.2) To ensure essential services are provided to vulnerable people, both in the short and long term through increased community support through the work of charitable organisations."
Trust for London
£5,000	09/04/2020 3	The funding is towards the purchase of emergency food and provisions to include 800 parcels to deliver to older people. COVID19 response.
The National Lottery Community Fund
£9,761	13/03/2020 11	The funding will be used to promote and expand their online shopping service for older people. The project aims to maintain health, well-being and independent living.
Pears Foundation
£30,000	27/06/2019 24	Good Neighbours volunteer befriending
The National Lottery Community Fund
£151,057	16/12/2015 47	This is an expansion of an existing project for older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (OLGBT) people to cover the whole of London. The project aims to initiate new care and support services ....more This is an expansion of an existing project for older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (OLGBT) people to cover the whole of London. The project aims to initiate new care and support services for OLGBT people including home care and advocacy support.
The National Lottery Community Fund
£10,000	04/02/2015 12	Not Available
Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
£119,589	21/01/2015 28	Towards the salaries of the project manager and befriender co-ordinator to provide services to older LGBT people and to assist them to develop peer support, campaigning and advocacy related ....more Towards the salaries of the project manager and befriender co-ordinator to provide services to older LGBT people and to assist them to develop peer support, campaigning and advocacy related activities.
The National Lottery Community Fund
£4,516,807	30/07/2014 72	Not Available
City Bridge Trust
£75,000	16/07/2014 24	£75,000 over two years (£50,000; £25,000) towards the salary costs of two full-time Development Co-ordinators to develop and expand the Open Doors London service.
The National Lottery Community Fund
£20,000	15/01/2014 3	Age Concern Camden (Development Grant)
The National Lottery Community Fund
£295,988	17/06/2013 48	This is a continuation and expansion of an existing project by Age Concern Camden (ACC) which aims to support housebound and isolated older people in the Camden area to continue to live independently ....more This is a continuation and expansion of an existing project by Age Concern Camden (ACC) which aims to support housebound and isolated older people in the Camden area to continue to live independently in their own homes. It will provide companionship to people who may have no other friends or family and provide a crucial lifeline to people whose health or age prevents them from leaving their home._x000B__x000B_
The National Lottery Community Fund
£10,000	05/07/2012 12	This is a project by a charity in Camden. The group will use the funding to provide a series of outings and a week long residential trip for older men from the local community who are isolated and ....more This is a project by a charity in Camden. The group will use the funding to provide a series of outings and a week long residential trip for older men from the local community who are isolated and economically disadvantaged. This will increase the confidence and well being of participants through a socially inclusive range of group activities.
The National Lottery Community Fund
£300,000	06/06/2011 48	This is a continuation and expansion of an existing project from Age Concern Camden (ACC) to reach beneficiaries across the whole of North London. The Opening Doors Project (ODP) for older lesbian, ....more This is a continuation and expansion of an existing project from Age Concern Camden (ACC) to reach beneficiaries across the whole of North London. The Opening Doors Project (ODP) for older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (OLGBT) people aims to identify, target and address the needs of disadvantaged OLGBT by providing a range of services such as advice/support, IT training and volunteering opportunities. It also aims to work with commissioners to raise awareness of the needs of OLGBT people.
Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
£93,287	19/01/2011	Towards the salaries of the co-ordinator and project manager and costs to provide direct services to older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and to assist them with peer support, ....more Towards the salaries of the co-ordinator and project manager and costs to provide direct services to older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and to assist them with peer support, campaigning and advocacy.

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How is it governed?

Trustees (6)

Current Trustees appointed

Gender Split

Age Range of Trustees: 48-83

ALISON KELLY
Appointed: 2020, Occupation: Councillor

BONNY HO
Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Retired

GLYN CLARK
Appointed: 2022, Occupation: Self-Employed
Other trusteeship: THE BRIDGE RENEWAL TRUST,

MARY PATRICIA BURD
Appointed: 2016, Occupation: Retired
Other trusteeship: THE ASSOCIATION FOR PSYCHOANALYTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY EDUCATIONAL TRUST,

MARIKA FRERIS
Appointed: 2014, Occupation: Trustee
Other trusteeship: FRANCIS HOLLAND SCHOOL CLARENCE GATE PA,

RACHEL PALIN
Appointed: 2022, Occupation: Tv Producer

Legal constitution

Charitable company registered in England & Wales on 22/01/1986, number: 293446
Registered at Companies House on 10/12/1985, number: 01969975
Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid

Event History

12/05/2021 - Asset transfer in from HAMPSTEAD COUNSELLING SERVICE
06/08/2021 - Asset transfer in from MY LIVING WILL

Policies in force

Complaints handling
Conflicting interests
Investment
Paying staff
Risk management
Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Volunteer management

Recent reorganisation events:

Asset transfer in from HAMPSTEAD COUNSELLING SERVICE on 12/05/2021
Asset transfer in from MY LIVING WILL on 06/08/2021

Main office

68
Parkway
NW1 7AH

Objectives

THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE TO PROMOTE THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AND/OR OLDER PEOPLE WITHIN THE AREA OF BENEFIT:3.1.1 PREVENTING OR RELIEVING THE POVERTY OF OLDER PEOPLE;3.1.2 ADVANCING EDUCATION;3.1.3 PREVENTING OR RELIEVING SICKNESS, DISEASE OR SUFFERING IN OLDER PEOPLE (WHETHER EMOTIONAL, MENTAL OR PHYSICAL);3.1.4 PROMOTING EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY;3.1.5 PROMOTING THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF OLDER PEOPLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS;3.1.6 ASSISTING OLDER PEOPLE IN NEED BY REASON OF ILL-HEALTH, SOCIAL EXCLUSION OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE; AND3.1.7 SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF OLDER PEOPLE AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME DECIDE;THE OUTCOME OF THIS BEING THE PROMOTION OF THE WELL-BEING OF OLDER PEOPLE.

Defined Area of Benefit: LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN

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