AGE UK DONCASTER
We take the fear out of ageing by empowering and supporting older people in Doncaster to live and age well. We do this by providing support and care in the home, social and wellbeing groups and activities, benefits checks and form-filling as well as general information, advice and signposting.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £265,853 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds carried forward of £993,080. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £964,858, which is below the stated policy target of six months' expenditure. The auditors confirmed that the financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose benefits (excluding employer pension contributions) exceeded £60,000 was: £60,001 - £70,000 1 employee” — page 25
“The number of employees whose benefits (excluding employer pension contributions) exceeded £60,000 was: £60,001 - £70,000 1 employee” — page 25
“Maintaining reserves equivalent to approximately six months! expenditure continues to be considered appropriate to provide resilience and financial stability in the current economic environment.” — page 7
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 0 (FY2024) → 1 (FY2025).
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 03802384 · Financial health read from its filings
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Lis Rodgers — Chair of Trustees
- Mike Ovington — Trustee and Treasurer
Company officers (Companies House)
- GREEN, Peter Charles Richard on trustee list
- PATEL, Vas not on trustee list
- BATTY, Clare on trustee list
- OVINGTON, Michael John on trustee list
- ELLINGWORTH, Christine on trustee list
- RODGERS, Lisbeth Jane, Dr not on trustee list
- CHIMON, Gil
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Care Quality Commission ratings
- Age UK Doncaster: Outstanding
Trustees
- Dr Lis Rodgerschair
- Christine Ellingworth
- Clare Louise Batty
- Michael John Ovington
- Peter Charles Richard Green
- VASANT PATEL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.6m | £1.8m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.4m | £1.6m |
| 31/03/2023 | £921k | £1.3m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.4m | £1.5m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.8m | £1.9m |
Common questions
Is AGE UK DONCASTER financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £265,853 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds carried forward of £993,080. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £964,858, which is below the stated policy target of six months' expenditure. The auditors confirmed that the financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by UHY Calvert Smith LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of AGE UK DONCASTER earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds AGE UK DONCASTER?
Funders whose own accounts filings name AGE UK DONCASTER as a grant recipient include THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST | FY2024 | £20k | Theme of the Year |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/07/2022 | £292k | Circles - Families of Support |
| UK government | 22/09/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/06/2016 | £500k | Circles for Independence in Later Life (CFILL) |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 25/06/2008 | £21k | "Age Concern Doncaster 'Sixty Years on in Doncaster' Project" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 02/02/2006 | £34k | "Age Concern Doncaster Living History Project" |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| AGE UK | 5 | £23.1m |
| THE MILLENNIUM OAK TRUST | 1 | — |
| VODAFONE FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2.7m |
| THE JULIA RAUSING TRUST | 1 | £2.3m |
| Rothesay Foundation | 1 | £2.3m |
| Sussex Community NHS Charity | 1 | £430k |
| THE PENNIES FOUNDATION | 1 | £404k |
Charities like this
- Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire
- AGE UK NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
- AGE UK BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
- Age UK South Cumbria LTD
- AGE UK BARNSLEY
- AGE UK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGE UK DONCASTER | £1.6m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire | £3.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AGE UK NORTHAMPTONSHIRE | £4.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AGE UK BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Age UK South Cumbria LTD | £2.0m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| AGE UK BARNSLEY | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |