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Children in care SC103

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

153 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.08% 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:

\b((children|young people) in (care|fostering)|foster (children|care)|looked after children|care leavers|(leaving|left)( foster)? care)\b

Distribution by size of charity

Income band Charities with tag Percent of all charities
Under £10k 42 0.05%
£10k - £100k 41 0.06%
£100k - £250k 16 0.08%
£250k - £500k 7 0.08%
£500k - £1m 13 0.23%
£1m - £10m 16 0.20%
Over £10m 6 0.32%
Total 141 0.07%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 128 0.08%
oscr 15 0.06%
ccni 10 0.14%
Total 153 0.08%

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.
£299,503,000
The Adolescent And Children's Trust [Charity number: SC039052]
(1) to relieve children and young people who by reason of their circumstances have need of foster, adoptive or substitute care by placing children in foster homes or adoptive placements and by training foster or adoptive parents to deal with the needs of children in their care. (2) otherwise to promote the care and upbringing and establishment in life of children in need thereof including by promotion of their health, development and educational attainment and particularly children in foster or adoptive care. and (3) to promote education and research for the public benefit in the subject of children in care, public policy on care and the needs of children entering the care system.
£25,439,000
THE ADOLESCENT AND CHILDREN'S TRUST [Charity number: 1018963]
TACT IS A DIVERSIFIED CHILDREN'S CHARITY PREDOMINANTLY PROVIDING FOSTERING, ADOPTION AND PERMANENCY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN PUBLIC CARE OR ON THE CUSP OF CARE. THE CHARITY ALSO CAMPAIGNS AND ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF LOOKED AFTER CHILDREN.
£25,439,000
ST CHRISTOPHER'S FELLOWSHIP [Charity number: 207782]
ST CHRISTOPHER'S PROVIDES SAFE, CARING AND INNOVATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF VULNERABLE PEOPLE INCLUDING YOUNG RUNAWAYS, CHILDREN IN RESIDENTIAL CARE AND FOSTER CARE, CARE LEAVERS AND YOUNG HOMELESS PEOPLE. THROUGH OUR WORK WE AIM TO HELP THEM OVERCOME THEIR DISADVANTAGES AND ACHIEVE BRIGHTER FUTURES.
£18,215,000
Bryson Care [Charity number: NI100809]
CHILDREN and FAMILIES We support around 1000 children and 400 families annually, strengthening families and avoiding the need to place children in care. YOUNG PEOPLE We have been asked by the Northern Ireland Executive, as part of their Pathways to Success Strategy, to build relationships between organisations working with young people not in education or training, identify best practice and ensure that young people’s views are central to the development of future programmes. ADULT CARE Around 2000 vulnerable adults benefit from our services each year. These services are designed to address issues such as loneliness, coping with dementia and loss of independence. SOCIAL WORK STUDENT EDUCATION Our current model provides supervised work experience placements for up to 10 students each year. Our Practice Learning Centre was recently nominated in the top 4 Regional Social Work Innovation Awards across the UK.
£14,111,540
BREAK [Charity number: 286650]
Break supports children, young people and families in four key areas - young people in care and moving on, children and young people with disabilities, families in need of support and children at risk.
£13,608,000
THE NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCACY SERVICE [Charity number: 1012485]
NYAS is a socio-legal charity providing advice, advocacy, information and legal advice to children, young people and vulnerable adults. NYAS also provides Independent Visitors who befriend children in care, and we undertake Regulation 44 visits of children homes. Under Rule 16.4 of the Family Proceedings Act we represent children and young people in private law family proceedings.
£9,142,253
CARITAS CARE LIMITED [Charity number: 326021]
Services for children: adoption, foster care, day care, and volunteer support work. Services for adults with learning disabilities: day projects, supported living and residential care, training and advocacy, and employment opportunities. Community projects for young people, elderly people, homeless people and ex-offenders in various projects throughout the North West, Yorkshire & Staffordshire.
£7,391,023
The Fostering Network [Charity number: SC039338]
The objects for which the Fostering Network is estblished are:- A. To relieve by such means as are chariatble children in the aged and persons suffering from mental or physical disability who by reason of their circumstances have need of foster or substitute care B. To promote and organise co-operation in achieving the improvement of the quality of service given to children and others in care and to that end bring together in the Fostering Network foster carers representatives of the authorities and organisations engaged in advancing foster care and relieving distress of children and others in care and to assist their work.
£6,661,807
Belfast Central Mission [Charity number: NI101271]
BCM, an agency of the Methodist Church, was established in 1889 as a Christian response to social problems inherent in inner city Belfast. Located in the very heart of the city, its motivation was then, as now, to meet the needs of the whole person, spiritual, emotional, social and physical, regardless of class, creed or ethnicity. Today BCM seeks to support those most in need across Northern Ireland through a diverse range of social care projects and a community outreach programme which is enhanced by a dedicated team of volunteers. Activities include: • Residential care and Housing Support for older people • Community based advice and support, including Befriending, Lunch Club and short breaks for older people • Supported Housing accommodation for young people • Housing Support projects for young people • Parent Support projects • Therapeutic Counselling for young care leavers • Puddleducks Day Nursery • Christmas Support Programme - food and toys for people and families in need The congregation of the charity seeks to live through word and deed the Gospel of Jesus Christ, being a practical expression of the Christian faith through its support for the charity’s fundraising, befriending older people and encouraging the charity’s staff in all they do. Activities include: • Sunday services of worship open to the public • A mid-week early morning Holy Communion service • A ‘Prayer Diary’ which members of the public are encouraged to write in and members of the congregation pray for • Supporting, both financially and as volunteers, Belfast Street Pastors, a ministry of caring, listening and provision of help to the night-time economy • Supporting the establishment of a city centre chaplaincy • Supporting a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Spirituality project in North Belfast • Providing pastoral care to members of the congregation and the general public particularly during times of need
£6,035,800

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
BEAUTIFUL GATE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL UK [Charity number: 1119311]
Beautiful Gate runs three centres for children in need in Africa:South Africa - Residential care for AIDS orphans, foster care, family preservation, a pre-school, a community clinic and community outreach for youthLesotho - Residential care for abandoned babies, foster care and adoption, a pre-school and community outreachZambia - A pre-school for 300 children
£21,605
Pet Fbi [Charity number: NI106674]
when an animal is found or lost members of the public contact us we then post to our facebook page to try and locate the owners or pet, when a found animal has no where to go we place said animal in foster care, we then contact Derry city dog wardens to report the animal as found, after 5 days we get them vet checked and vaccinated and rehomed unless further treatment is required.
CURZON ASHTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1178657]
We deliver a range of activities for military veterans, people with physical disabilities, looked after children, vulnerable adults and older adults. Our activities are wide reaching and varied.
£97,483
KIDS CARE CHARITY [Charity number: 1164243]
Mainly involved in fund-raising activities. Funds raised are used to increase the capacity of partner organizations to find suitable foster care placements for children living in instituional homes in Bulgaria and adoptive families for such children Grants are also extended towards prevention or relief of poverty among families who are at risk of having their children taken away
£21,686
HARAMBEE FOR KENYA [Charity number: 1121597]
This is a charity that assists street children in Kenya by giving them either a safe house in which to live or in Foster Care (whichever is appropriate). It also ensures they are fed, cared for mediacally and receive an education to help them become valued members of society. The charity works closely with local people who are respected and have a heart for these deprived children
£41,085
Scottish Highland Snow Dogs Rescue [Charity number: SC045324]
4.1 The advancement of animal welfare. By educating owners in responsibilities and training and reducing physical abuse of these animals. 4.2 To provide short term foster care homes for Dogs who owner need support. 4.3 To forever homes for primarily Snow dogs who needed rescued.
£415
THE NENE VALLEY CARE TRUST [Charity number: 1126779]
the relief of and advancement in life of young adults and disadvantaged people who have been in local authority and foster care as minors for at least one year upon reaching independence in the Nene Valley, to help them develop their skills, capacities and capabilities while engaged in education, employment and training, to enable them to participate in society as independent, responsible adults.
£141,509
THE LOVETT FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1182450]
The Lovett Foundation supports Children in Care and Care Leavers in, and around, Swindon, Bristol and Cardiff. We create relationships with the local council teams, in order to plan together how we can help financially. We are focussed on supporting young people in the transition from leaving foster care and education into independent living and gaining key skills to enter the job market.
£2,314
ASK PIP [Charity number: 1197349]
The charity will provide mental health support through counselling low-income families, children in need and children in care within the community. We will also provide educational support to statutory-age children and young people (Post 16). Providing vocational support as well as job skills opportunities. We aim to do this through the support of the local communities, counsellors and tutors.
KENT FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1164174]
We provide support to registered Foster carers in Kent and the children in their care.We arrange inclusive events across a wide spectrum of activities. We promote the role of fostering to the wider community. We represent the interests of foster carers to ensure that national policies are aligned to secure the provision of services to the children and young people in our care.
£32,547

Last update: January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024