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.

340 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	74	0.10%
£10k - £100k	67	0.10%
£100k - £250k	40	0.18%
£250k - £500k	42	0.38%
£500k - £1m	32	0.46%
£1m - £10m	61	0.66%
Over £10m	9	0.40%
Total	325	0.17%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	288	0.17%
oscr	40	0.16%
ccni	12	0.17%
Total	340	0.17%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
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.	£345,552,000
BARNARDO'S [Charity number: 216250] Barnardo's helps children and young people to be safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful. We provide specialist support for children and young people, including those in and leaving care, facing mental health challenges, seeking sanctuary, at risk of exploitation and needing support accessing education, training and employment. We campaign for improved policy and attitudes towards childhood.	£340,251,582
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
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.	£12,966,770
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.	£12,279,797
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
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.	£11,417,574
THE LEONARDO TRUST [Charity number: 1086045] Support for full time carers and those being cared for.Contributions towards care sitting services.Funding holidays for carersAssisting finance in relaxation or training courses or perhaps hobbies or activitiesCreative thinking towards financial assistance for carersWe cannot supply care staff directEmergency funding/grants for carers	£10,802,000
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.	£10,599,564
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.	£9,412,007

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
BEWDLEY DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP [Charity number: 1215741] The charity provides activities and services for carers and those experiencing dementia issues.These are achieved by regular drop-in sessions with social activities and information. Group outings are organised and events throughout the year including a Town Dementia Day in August
ALIVE ACTIVITIES LIMITED [Charity number: 1132708] Alive is dedicated to improving the quality of life of older people and their carers. We work to prioritise wellbeing into later life by engaging older people creatively through meaningful activity, training and supporting carers to enrich the lives of older people, reducing social isolation by connecting them to their local communities and speaking up for the rights of older people	£747,483
Age Well North Devon [Charity number: 1201835] Age Well North Devon (formerly Age Concern Barnstaple & North Devon) supports older & vulnerable people to reduce loneliness & isolation, improve health & wellbeing & support independent living. Services include the North Devon Help Desk & Benefits Service, Community Transport, Shopping, Shopmobility, Befriending, Telephone Befriending, Carer Support, Hospital Support & Community Activities.	£339,227
SOMALI WELL WOMEN PROJECT [Charity number: 1097595] Home work club for children between 6 -15 years old, youth sessions for young people, carers support, cooking classes and training for Somali women e.g NVQ Health & Social Care Level 2 & 3, employment and health talks. Physical activities, social event and outings, support services and networking.	£13,521
WESTBANK COMMUNITY HEALTH AND CARE [Charity number: 1119541] Provides care and support to patients and carers.Volunteers provide transport, practical help, befriending. Carer support, advice,access to short breaks for adult and young carers.Day care for older people. Mentoring. Family and childcare activities. Volunteering opportunities. Health improvement and health promotion activities including lifestyle change programmes for long term conditions.	£4,561,482
AGE CONCERN WIRRAL [Charity number: 1034510] We provides support, services & activities to promote well-being and resilience of people in the local community, with a specific focus on people in later life. Our work includes information and advice, dementia care, residential care, hospital discharge support, tackling isolation and loneliness, empowering people to take control of their own lives, carer support, health and activities.	£4,122,854
Camden Carers [Charity number: 1042757] Provision of advice, information to unpaid carers through 1:1 support. support groups, counselling service. Carers Support Workers based in the community and in local hospitals	£1,094,584
CROSSROADS IN EAST LANCASHIRE LIMITED [Charity number: 1064511] The charity's objective and principal activity is to provide care and support to carers	£633,490
FAVELL DAY SERVICES [Charity number: 1162011] The charity provides day care facilities for recreation and other leisure activities for persons over the age of 18 who have need of these because of their physical disability.The objectives of the care service seek to provide both an enjoyable care environment for its members and provide a break for carers and family members	£104,233
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HEADLEY WITH BOX HILL [Charity number: 1151029] Regular public worship open to all. The provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation. Pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. Promotion of Christianity through the staging of events and meetings. Outreach to all villagers by providing a care team and a meeting point for carers.	£117,030