AGE UK BRADFORD & DISTRICT
Age UK Bradford District works to value everyone's future, create age friendly communities and put people first. We deliver 4 key functions: Information, Help & Support, Advice & Casework and Community Activities & Groups empowering people to live well as active, engaged and influential members of their communities from bases in 6 Community Hubs across Bradford, Keighley & Shipley.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £167,874 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds decreasing to £134,230. The trustees acknowledge that reserves are below their policy target of three months of general running costs, with free reserves standing at £63,189. Despite the financial deficit, the trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Other trading activities 5 424,968 - 424,968 416,148” — page 15
“The board has established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets (the free reserves) held by the charity should be equivalent to 3 months of the general running costs.” — page 12
“Present value of defined benefit obligation 4,564 1,756” — page 26
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Joanne Volpechair
- Anthony Alexander Porter
- Catherine Sunter
- Gill Thornton
- Jonathan Stead
- Lewis Clarkson
- Nigel Mack
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £673k | £841k |
| 31/03/2024 | £699k | £879k |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.2m | £1.0m |
| 31/03/2022 | £925k | £863k |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.1m | £939k |
Common questions
Is AGE UK BRADFORD & DISTRICT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £167,874 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds decreasing to £134,230. The trustees acknowledge that reserves are below their policy target of three months of general running costs, with free reserves standing at £63,189. Despite the financial deficit, the trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds AGE UK BRADFORD & DISTRICT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name AGE UK BRADFORD & DISTRICT as a grant recipient include The Keith Howard Foundation.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Keith Howard Foundation | FY2025 | £48k | Social Mobility |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 04/12/2025 | £13k | Let's Walk Bradford District |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/04/2024 | £20k | Community information |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/04/2020 | £10k | Covid-19 and Older People |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/11/2014 | £249k | AUKB&D Befriending Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/07/2011 | £171k | ACB&D BEFRIENDING PROJECT |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/12/2004 | £3k | Video Launch |