AGE UK SHEPPEY
- day opportunities at 2 day centres in Sheerness and Leysdown, including transport, light breakfast, a freshly cooked lunch and activities - trips and outings, included escorted shopping every week and day trips throughout the year - information and advice service - meals on wheels and support at home - volunteer befriending service - chiropody- COGs club
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £162,035 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £438,029. The trustees report that this level of reserves is above their stated policy target of £404,063, which represents six to twelve months of direct operating costs plus specific contingencies. The charity confirms it has adequate resources to continue in operational existence with no material uncertainties regarding its going concern status.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have established a policy under which the unrestricted reserves held by the charity should be between six and twelve months of the Charity’s direct costs of operation of £150,000 to £300,000, plus £104,063 held for potential redundancy payments and adhoc and emergency repairs. In total this amounts to £404,063.”
“Alan Doucy, Trustee (who resigned during the year), is the majority shareholder of Sharrock Insurance Serviced Limited. Age UK Sheppey CIO paid £2,915 (2024: £3,027) to this company during the financial year.” — page 33
“Paul Murray, Trustee, is director of Sheppey Matters. Age UK Sheppey CIO paid £13,340 (2024: £1,250) to this company during the financial year.” — page 33
“Alan Doucy, Trustee (who resigned during the year), is the majority shareholder of Sharrock Insurance Serviced Limited. Age UK Sheppey CIO paid £2,915 (2024: £3,027) to this company during the financial year.” — page 33
“Paul Murray, Trustee, is director of Sheppey Matters. Age UK Sheppey CIO paid £13,340 (2024: £1,250) to this company during the financial year.” — page 33
“Alan Doucy, Trustee (who resigned during the year), is the majority shareholder of Sharrock Insurance Serviced Limited. Age UK Sheppey CIO paid £2,915 (2024: £3,027) to this company during the financial year.” — page 33
“Paul Murray, Trustee, is director of Sheppey Matters. Age UK Sheppey CIO paid £13,340 (2024: £1,250) to this company during the financial year.” — page 33
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (21/05/2015)
Trustees
- Beverley Nolker
- Emma Walker
- PAUL MURRAY
- Robert Alan Grey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £546k | £384k |
| 31/03/2024 | £525k | £591k |
| 31/03/2023 | £314k | £582k |
| 31/03/2022 | £554k | £563k |
| 31/03/2021 | £776k | £529k |
Common questions
Is AGE UK SHEPPEY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £162,035 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £438,029. The trustees report that this level of reserves is above their stated policy target of £404,063, which represents six to twelve months of direct operating costs plus specific contingencies. The charity confirms it has adequate resources to continue in operational existence with no material uncertainties regarding its going concern status. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds AGE UK SHEPPEY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name AGE UK SHEPPEY as a grant recipient include THE PHILIP AND CONNIE PHILLIPS FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PHILIP AND CONNIE PHILLIPS FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £10k | Unrestricted |
| THE PHILIP AND CONNIE PHILLIPS FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k | Restricted |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/12/2024 | £20k | Dementia Activities for AGE UK Sheppey |
| UK government | 01/04/2020 | £459 | Bus Service Operators Grant Eng Comm Transport 20/21 |
| UK government | 01/04/2020 | £531 | Bus Service Operators Grant Eng Comm Transport 20/21 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/03/2019 | £10k | Access People Planner |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/09/2015 | £10k | A4A - IT upgrade |