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.

179 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.09% 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	46	0.06%
£10k - £100k	52	0.07%
£100k - £250k	14	0.06%
£250k - £500k	12	0.11%
£500k - £1m	10	0.14%
£1m - £10m	25	0.27%
Over £10m	7	0.31%
Total	166	0.09%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	151	0.09%
oscr	17	0.07%
ccni	11	0.16%
Total	179	0.09%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
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
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.	£27,757,000
The Adolescent And Children's Trust [Charity number: SC039052] The Objects of the Charity are: (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 by the provision of support and assistance to their carers. (3) to promote education and research for the public benefit in the subject of children in care and adults with care experience, public policy on care and the needs of children entering and leaving the care system	£27,744,000
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.	£16,620,000
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.	£16,609,257
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.	£16,255,000
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.	£11,839,321
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.	£9,359,081
THE FOSTERING NETWORK [Charity number: 280852] These are membership services, policy and practice, publishing and training, advice & mediation work, information services and consultancy and projects.	£9,359,081
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	£8,988,671

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
THE TUNSTALL JUBILEE FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1151448] To meet any charitable need of those who have at any time been in the care of local authorities, in particular (but not limited to) those who have at any time been in foster care. Also to carry out any other charitable activities under the laws of England and Wales.	£490,638
SUJA ORPHAN CARE [Charity number: 1153246] We provide clothing, educational sponsorship and assistance to access medical care for children and youth from low income families. We also organise workshops and events aimed at empowering women and enhancing social cohesion. Through our volunteer programme we provide opportunities that create global citizens who actively take up social projects.
THE MAYFLY PROJECT UK [Charity number: 1195296] The Mayfly Project UK mentors children in foster care through the sport of fly fishing. Using trained volunteer mentors, we provide opportunities for children in care to have fun, build self-esteem and life skills, and develop a meaningful connection with the outdoors.	£1,073
VILAJETI CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES [Charity number: 1171793] This charity supports the work of the Albanian Christian Centre and the New Beginnings Children's Home both situated in Tirana, Albania. The former proclaims the Christian Faith and seeks to live that faith in the communities it serves. The latter provides a home for up to 13 children who are either orphaned or have come from an abusive situation.	£98,483
SOUTH LONDON CHRISTMAS DINNER [Charity number: 1195322] South London Christmas Dinner is organised by a team of volunteers who work together to provide a special and fun-filled Christmas day, along with a most scrumptious dinner for young care leavers, aged between 18 and 25. As well as a Christmas dinner, guests are gifted presents and treats along the way.	£12,159
KIDS IN COMMUNICATION [Charity number: 1145968] KIC supports young people to improve their life chances through delivering a range of digitally creative activities. We support all young people but particularly those affected by mental health issues, looked after children and victims of bullying, CSE and abuse. We engage, consult and communicate with young people and produce material that can be used by others to inform strategy development.
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.	£27,757,000
NIGEL HARRIS SPORTS FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1173034] We work in partnership with individuals or organisations who provide quality sporting activities for children and young people from age 5 - 16 mainly within Walsall. Past activities have included a two day golfing event for Looked after Children, 10 week Judo course and football course for girls.
ACKEE HOUSING PROJECT [Charity number: 286403] Ackee provides medium to long term supportive shared and self contained accommodation to 21 single black women between the ages of 17 and 21, leaving care or otherwise vulnerable. Ackee supports the women to gain necessary skills for independent living, and offers counseling and advice on other aspects of life skills training, e.g. education, employment, budgeting etc.	£347,212
The Esther's Company [Charity number: SC041899] To provide women, families and young people with services designed to support them in times of difficulty. We will focus more on those from abusive relationships, abusing drugs and alcohol, single parents and young people in care. The Esther's Company will facilitate opportunities to discuss, learn and empower participants to achieve their potential and aid their recovery.	£34,893