Growing our income, growing our reach

2025/26 was the first year of our five-year growth plan – a year of building the foundations for a stronger, more sustainable Re-engage.

We raised over £2.8m, allowing us to continue providing free services for older people while investing in the people, systems and fundraising needed to reach more people in the future.

We invested in volunteer recruitment and communications, helping us reach different audiences and create more opportunities to get involved. We also strengthened our approach to legacy giving, individual giving and major gifts, helping us build a more diverse mix of income for the future.

We know that behind every pound is a person choosing to support our work. We’re committed to using that support carefully and respectfully – helping more people aged 75 and over find connection, friendship and a greater sense of belonging.

Where our income came from

  • Trust 48%
  • Corporate 22%
  • Major donor 4%
  • Legacies 9%
  • Individual 3%
  • Community and event 3%
  • Charitable activities 1%
  • Gift Aid 1%
  • Grant funded income 6%
  • Bank investment income 3%

Our income comes from a mix of fundraising, grants, corporate support, individual giving, legacies and other sources. Having a diverse income helps us continue providing our services for free while investing in our future.

  • Fundraised income increased by 5% to £2.57m
  • Corporate income increased by 10% to £658,258
  • Individual giving income increased by 55% to £72,689
  • Grant-funded income increased by 24% to £157,937
  • £212,042 raised through our Big Give Christmas Challenge.

We’re continuing to develop a broader mix of income for the future, including legacy giving, individual giving and major gifts. This year we launched our first legacy fundraising strategy and invested in training and development for our fundraising teams.

Where our money went

  • Salary and staff costs 81%
  • Service delivery 5%
  • Fundraising 3%
  • Marketing and Communications 5%
  • Premises 1%
  • Professional fees 1%
  • Governance 1%
  • Office costs 5%

Our expenditure reflects what it takes to support older people and volunteers today, while strengthening Re-engage for the future.

  • 81% of our expenditure was on staff costs, reflecting the people needed to deliver and support our services.
  • £82,144 was designated to support our growth plan, including investment in marketing technology, volunteer recruitment and retention, and future fundraising.
  • Expenditure on activity delivered through our local groups increased by 10%, with the additional income generated more than covering the increased expenditure.

Our spending this year was about more than delivering services today. We continued to invest in our volunteers, technology, fundraising and systems so we can reach more people aged 75 and over in the years ahead.

For more information see our full audited accounts.