Funds & financing

Donations

The generosity of our supporters is vital to our survival - donations and gifts are our single greatest source of income.
- More information on how to make a donation

Legacies

A donation left to Age UK in your will could make a real difference to people in later life. You can choose whether to donate to our international, national, regional or local work.
- Find out more about leaving a legacy

Events

Events and sponsorship are valuable sources of income. Money is raised through a variety of events including dances, local walks and runs, overseas treks and cycle challenges.
- All about our events and sponsorship

Retail

We have around 470 outlets throughout the UK, selling new and donated goods.
- More information about our Shops

Trading

We offer a range of products and services designed for people in later life. The surplus net profits we raise through trading are gift aided and donated to Age UK.
- More information about our products and services

The information covers the financial year 2008/9 and includes details of Age Concern and Help the Aged accounts.

The details of Age UK's end-of-year accounts will be displayed here later in 2010.

Age Concern England

Where does our income from?

In 2008/9 we received income of  £91.2m from a variety of sources, including:

£23.5m from supporters in the form of donations, gifts and legacies
£15.8m from trading to raise funds
£8.2m from grants
£43.6m from other activities, including investment.

Help the Aged

Where does our income from?

In 2008/9 we received income of 74.3m from a variety of sources, including:

£34.81m from supporters in the form of donations, gifts and legacies
£32.9m from trading to raise funds
£3.7m from grants
£2.9m from other activities, including investment