Carer support `SC102`¶

Carer support is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Social care category.

336 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.17% of all charities.

Keywords to find charities¶

UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.

The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:

Distribution by size of charity¶

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	62	0.09%
£10k - £100k	69	0.10%
£100k - £250k	41	0.19%
£250k - £500k	38	0.35%
£500k - £1m	42	0.63%
£1m - £10m	57	0.63%
Over £10m	6	0.28%
Total	315	0.16%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	283	0.17%
oscr	40	0.16%
ccni	13	0.18%
Total	336	0.17%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
BARNARDO'S [Charity number: 216250] Barnardo?s helped improve the lives of more than 240,000 vulnerable children, young people and their families. We help children including those who have been sexually exploited, young people leaving care, children with a parent in prison and provide early intervention for families struggling to cope. We find adoptive homes and foster placements for children in care and campaign to change policy.	£326,134,178
Barnardo's [Charity number: SC037605] The Objects of the Charity are for the public benefit: To promote the care, safety and upbringing of children and young people by:- supporting and assisting those in need, their families and carers. promoting their health. and advancing their education. The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.	£326,134,000
LOCAL SOLUTIONS [Charity number: 515060] The provision of services in the following fields: Homecare, Shopmobility, Training , Welfare Rights, Supported Accommodation, Support for the disabled, Carers Support, Liverpool Watersports Centre, Mobex, Domestic Violence Service, Conference Facilities	£14,598,037
EAST MIDLANDS CROSSROADS-CARING FOR CARERS [Charity number: 1051649] Carers Trust East Midlands provides short breaks for carers across England. Our charitable objective is to relieve the stresses experienced by carers and their beneficiaries. We achieve this by delivering the highest quality of care to people in their own homes, which allows the carer to take a short break from their caring responsibilities.	£12,165,740
Hansel Alliance [Charity number: SC027681] 4.1 the advancement of health, social care and integration for children, young people and adults who are in need by reason of any disability or disadvantage arising from any physical or mental state, age, accident or as a result of any disease or infection or with learning disabilities, mental health or any other special needs or circumstances, 4.2 the advancement of education and equality for children, young people and adults who are in need by reason of any disability or disadvantage arising from any physical or mental state, age, accident or as a result of any disease or infection or with learning disabilities, mental health or any other special needs or circumstances, 4.3 the relief of stress and financial needs experienced by their families and carers through, but not limited to, the provision of accommodation, support, education and training, and 4.4 the advancement of citizenship, enabling people who are in need to be active citizens individually and through employment or community organisations and networks.	£12,098,756
Carers Trust [Charity number: SC042870] a) the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage through the provision of comprehensive support services for carers throughout the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. b) the assistance of carers in need including by raising awareness of issues affecting carers. c) the promotion of the efficiency and effectiveness of charities which operate for the care and support of carers.	£11,045,397
KIDS [Charity number: 275936] The purpose of KIDS is to enable disabled children and young people, along with their families, to enjoy their lives, in particular we assist disabled children and young people to develop their skills and abilities and to fulfil their potential, hopes and aspirations. Our services include Home Learning, Key Working, Play and Leisure, Short Breaks, Transitions and Sibling and Young Carer Support.	£9,771,193
CONTACT A FAMILY [Charity number: 284912] To support parents and families who care for a disabled child by:- Providing access to good quality advice and information, broad ranging appropriate support and contact with other families which will lead to positive outcomes;- Influencing changes in policy and practice in order to substantially improve the quality of lives of parents and families and their children.	£9,345,281
ASPIRE LIVING LIMITED [Charity number: 1024904] Aspire provides care and support to people with a learning disability both at home and in the community and to those living in residential care accommodation. It runs a community hub, an online centre and a social club for adults. Aspire also provides respite support for carers.	£8,826,994
CENTRE 404 [Charity number: 299889] Provision of social and educational activites for adults with learning disabilities, clubs for children with learning disabilities and for their siblings, support and advice for parents and carers of a disabled person, supported housing projects for adults with a learning disability, and a calendar of social functions and outings for children and adults with a learning disability and their carers.	£8,672,929

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
Together In Dementia Everyday [Charity number: SC050339] To help develop and deliver improvements to the quality of care and support received by those in need, especially people who are socially excluded through ill health, disability, or their life circumstances. To help people affected by dementia, especially the carers of people with dementia, to have the opportunity to live fulfilling and active lives by remaining connected to the communities where they work and live. To develop the knowledge, skills and confidence of people affected by dementia. To promote the value of using lived experiences to improve the well-being of people and communities, especially for people that are vulnerable or marginalised because of ill health, disability or other care needs. To advance the education of the public and contribute to the evidence base on the value of using people's lived experiences to shape commissioning, policy, research and the provision of meaningful care and support for people in need and their carers. To build networks of carers, former carers, professionals and organisations that can work together to build a better future for carers of people with dementia or other care needs.	£204,868
CROSSROADS CARING FOR CARERS WORCESTERSHIRE [Charity number: 1110582] We provide care and support to people with care needs throughout Worcestershire. In so doing, we also assist family based carers by offering support and respite. In addition, we provide training for our staff and offer this service to benefit the staff of other care providers and charities within Worcestershire.	£422,714
ALDERHOLT CHAPEL [Charity number: 1203213] Sunday - services AM & PM , with break out kids groups & crecheWednesday - Bible study groupsThursday - Tiddlywinks - A parent and toddlers group Friday - Amicus - A division of The Boy's Brigade for young people.Monthly "clubs" - Carers Cafe (support group for carers) / Craft clubWeddings, Funerals & maintenance of Graveyard
RUNNYMEDE DEMENTIA CARERS SUPPORT GROUP CIO [Charity number: 1204233] Dementia Carers Support Group was set up in Runnymede to look after and give respite to carers caring for sufferers of all forms of Dementia. The group runs two drop-in centres weekly and other social events such as a breakfast club, respite breaks and quizzes, etc.	£31,068
LEICESTERSHIRE ACTION FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT [Charity number: 702057] Independent advocacy services for people seeking or using mental health services, & for carers of those experiencing mental distressInformation resources on mental health matters & comprehensive directory of mental health servicesCommunity mental health web siteSupport & training -user & carer forums for mental health service users & their carers to shape current & future service provision	£367,222
ESCAPE FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP [Charity number: 1063500] 24/7 Helpline, Information, Advice, 1-1 Support, Counselling, Signposting, Advocacy, Support Groups, Art Sessions, Respite, Educational Training, Physical Activities, Community Reinforcement Approach and Family Training (CRAFT) for Carers of Substance Users; Adverse Childhood Experience's (ACE's) therapeutic support for adults and young people; Health & Wellbeing Sessions and Parenting Courses.	£274,240
ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP UPC OF GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND [Charity number: 1092705] Childrens Sunday SchoolYouth CampAdult TeachingLadies Meetings and FellowshipRetreatsOutreach into the communityCOPE care Support group for carers of stroke victims	£9,079
HANDS ON CARERS CHARITY [Charity number: 1184704] Provide welfare rights advice and guidance.Assist Carers to have respite breaks Support Carers with appeals and tribunalsAdvocacy Services Seasonal activities for young people Forum meetings.Food bank Services	£24,322
IRISH COMMUNITY SERVICES [Charity number: 1085033] We run Irish themed events online and in person, as well as Tea Cake Club's and have the following projects. Advice and Advocacy, Elders Outreach, Carers Support, Volunteers project, Out & About project & Memory Services project.	£423,015
Crossroads Care Orkney Limited [Charity number: SC022786] The objectives of the Service are generally to provide in Orkney a Care Attendant Service and to manage the Orkney Carers Centre in order to: (a) relieve stress on, and support Carers (that is persons or family caring for) elderly, or physically or mentally disabled, individuals (b) care in appropriate circumstances for elderly, or physically or mentally disabled persons who do not have a Carer (c) support Carers to enable them to sustain their caring role. thus enabling the cared for person to remain in their home	£448,140