Is 5th Age a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists 5th Age as a registered charity (number 1068378) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is 5th Age's charity number?

5th Age's charity number is 1068378. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1068378?

Search 1068378 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does 5th Age have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 5th Age. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to 5th Age?

5th Age does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was 5th Age previously called?

The register lists this previous name for 5th Age: Wecare.

When was 5th Age registered as a charity?

5th Age was entered on the register on 28 February 1998.

Registered charity · No. 1068378

5th Age

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

5th Age is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about 5th Age?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £3,399
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £1,792
Registered charity number: 1068378
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aston
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

5th Age (number 1068378) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does 5th Age do?

Provides a drop-in centre for the elderly once a week with transport for those who need it. Provides a social outlet for the elderly in order to keep them in their own homes for as long as possible rather than going into residential accommodation. Organise trips and other social events.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for 5th Age

Answers 5th Age gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record 5th Age as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 28 February 1998
Previous names on the register: Wecare
Where it says it operates: Rotherham

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Other Charitable Activities.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is 5th Age registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for 5th Age yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score 5th Age. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is 5th Age a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists 5th Age as a registered charity (number 1068378) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is 5th Age's charity number?: 5th Age's charity number is 1068378. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1068378?: Search 1068378 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does 5th Age do?: Provides a drop-in centre for the elderly once a week with transport for those who need it. Provides a social outlet for the elderly in order to keep them in their own homes for as long as possible rather than going into residential accommodation. Organise trips and other social events.
Does 5th Age have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 5th Age. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to 5th Age?: 5th Age does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to 5th Age?: The register does not record 5th Age as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was 5th Age previously called?: The register lists this previous name for 5th Age: Wecare.
When was 5th Age registered as a charity?: 5th Age was entered on the register on 28 February 1998.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.