AGE CONCERN CARLTON AND DISTRICT
Registered charity 702763 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
A dynamic and unique local charity with a sound track record of delivering quality services and support aimed at improving the health and well being of older people. With over 50 volunteers the organisation works on a low cost sustainable funding basis to deliver high quality services including Social & Activities Day Care, Lunch Clubs, Pop - In, Holidays & Outings, Arts & Crafts and Information.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that expenditure exceeded income by nearly £20,000 for the year ended 30 September 2025, resulting in a net decrease in funds. The trustees acknowledge that reserves are low and aim to build them up to a target equivalent to 26 weeks of expenditure. The charity faces challenges regarding building investment and rising costs, relying heavily on volunteers and a charity shop for income.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Charitable activities (91% of income)
“Our main source of income is generated through our charity shop which is run by a manager and a team of thirty-five dedicated volunteers. Sales have again remained stable despite a drop in the price of rags and competition from Vinted, EBay and many other on-line sites used by individuals to sell items.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £37k; policy: 26 weeks)
“We recognise that our reserves are still low but are trying hard to build these up, the aim being to have reserves equivalent to 26 weeks.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (13/12/2022) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Nottinghamshire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is AGE CONCERN CARLTON AND DISTRICT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that expenditure exceeded income by nearly £20,000 for the year ended 30 September 2025, resulting in a net decrease in funds. The trustees acknowledge that reserves are low and aim to build them up to a target equivalent to 26 weeks of expenditure. The charity faces challenges regarding building investment and rising costs, relying heavily on volunteers and a charity shop for income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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