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Respite SC108

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

743 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.37% 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(respite)\b

Distribution by size of charity

Income band Charities with tag Percent of all charities
Under £10k 162 0.23%
£10k - £100k 195 0.28%
£100k - £250k 95 0.43%
£250k - £500k 69 0.64%
£500k - £1m 61 0.91%
£1m - £10m 97 1.08%
Over £10m 21 0.97%
Total 700 0.36%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 571 0.33%
oscr 96 0.39%
ccni 76 1.06%
Total 743 0.37%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name Latest income
Enable Scotland (Leading The Way) [Charity number: SC021731]
The Company’s objects are to promote the welfare of people with learning disabilities by the promotion of services to them and their carers, including (without prejudice to the foregoing generality) services for:- (a) employment, training and occupation. (b) day care. (c) holidays and respite care. (d) domiciliary assistance. (e) advocacy. (f) education. (g) medical or nursing care. (h) financial and personal management and advice. and the foregoing may be promoted either by the Company making such provision itself or, insofar as it is charitable in Law, by the Company fostering, facilitating and encouraging such provision by others and to that end providing and promoting information, advice, assistance, education and research. The above objects shall be construed subject to the provision that they are charitable
£61,319,854
ST ANNE'S COMMUNITY SERVICES [Charity number: 502224]
We provide support services throughout the North of England for people who are homeless, who have a learning disability, mental health problems or substance use problems. A wide range of services include Supported Living, Supported Housing, Registered Care and Nursing Homes,respite care, direct access and resettlement hostels and a range of community based support.
£56,780,705
THE FREMANTLE TRUST [Charity number: 1014986]
Providing care and support for older people and people with learning disabilities. Services for older people include care homes, care homes with nursing, specialist dementia care, extra care and day care. Respite care services are also offered. Services for people with learning disabilities include supported living schemes, registered care homes, respite care and day activities.
£48,149,046
AVANTE CARE AND SUPPORT LIMITED [Charity number: 1002727]
Residential, Respite, Nursing & Day Care for older people, specialising in dementia care.Domiciliary care for older people.
£44,541,017
Ambient Support Limited [Charity number: 1135353]
Provision of 24 hour care and support, which includes domiciliary care, residential care, nursing care, respite/short breaks, supported living, extra care, outreach and day care services.
£37,277,000
AUTISM TOGETHER [Charity number: 1007878]
Established in 1968 the charity is now a leading provider of specialist residential, day services, respite and family support to people with autism, based in Wirral.
£29,965,000
NORWOOD SCHOOLS LTD [Charity number: 307992]
Promotion of education and the relief in need of people with learning difficulties and children and families in need through the provision of support, particularly in the areas of special education, respite and recreational services, family support including social work, and adoption, the beneficiaries of which activities shall be drawn primarily, but not exclusively, from the Jewish community.
£29,780,000
Erskine Veterans Charity [Charity number: SC006609]
(a) The provision of financial support to men and women with a current or former record of armed service or service in support of, or alongside the armed services together with dependents or surviving dependents of such personnel who find themselves in necessitous circumstances on terms which are most appropriate to their individual needs. (b) The provision of long term nursing care and short term and respite nursing care within the United Kingdom. (c) The provision of health care including residential long term care, residential short term and respite care, day care, domiciliary care and all appropriate relevant recreational and therapeutic programmes within the United Kingdom. (d) The creation of centres of excellence for nursing and residential care together with the creation of training opportunities for personnel involved in nursing and health care and medical and allied professions. (e) The provision of employment opportunities for individuals with physical or other disabilities, the provision of rehabilitation assessment and training for individuals with physical disabilities and other disadvantages which could be impediments to independent living. (f) The provision, construction, improvement, or management for persons who are aged or infirm or disabled or handicapped (whether mentally or physically) and in need thereof of housing and any associated amenities specially designed or adapted to meet the disabilities and requirements of such persons.
£27,364,000
NIGHTINGALE HAMMERSON [Charity number: 207316]
Provision of residential, nursing, dementia and respite care
£27,251,000
GUILD CARE [Charity number: 1044658]
Our aim is to deliver innovative and life-changing care services for older people and those living with dementia and to support children and young people affected by life limiting illnesses and disabilities . We also support their unpaid carers with respite services to enable them to enjoy a richer family and community life. We have a culture of continuous improvement for our customers.
£26,686,379

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
THE MAYTREE RESPITE CENTRE [Charity number: 1087668]
to provide short-term respite accommodation and befriending for those at immediate risk of suicide.
£133,721
RESPITE AT HOME VOLUNTEERS WEST MID BEDS & IVEL VALLEY [Charity number: 1161178]
Respite at Home volunteers offers FREE befriending and support to patients and carers in their home
£23,049
Sir Gabriel Wood's Mariners' Home [Charity number: SC003763]
The Trustees shall hold the Trust Fund and income thereof to provide residential and nursing home care including care for those with special needs including alzheimers and dementia related illnesses, post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health conditions as well as short term respite care to the following: 3.1. Former seafarers, including those who have worked in the maritime industry or ports as well as at sea in the Merchant Navy, Royal Navy, Royal Marines or the WRNS, the widows or widowers of such retired persons, including married couples, civil partnerships and their immediate families where at least one person was a former seafarer. 3.2. Anyone with a work connection to the sea which shall include for the avoidance of doubt former ferry or dock workers, onshore staff etc and the widows or widowers of such retired persons, including married couples, civil partnerships and their immediate families where at least one person had a work connection to the sea in some way. 3.3. Persons of all ages who have no work connection to the sea whatsoever but have another form of service background including the armed services. and 3.4. Those who are in need by reason of age, ill health (which will include any form of mental or physical illness), disability, financial hardship or some other disadvantage. 3.5. DECLARING THAT in determining who should be received by the Trust under clauses 3.1 to 3.4, the Trustees shall also apply the following: 3.5.1. The Trustees shall have absolute discretion at all times to determine who they shall consider to be suitable for admission. 3.5.2. Preference shall be given where possible to British citizens and to those resident within the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands. 3.5.3. Where possible, preference shall be given to former seafarers and to those with a connection to Scotland, in particular those with a connection to the Counties of Renfrew, Ayr, Dumbarton, Argyll and Bute.
£3,668
THE ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION - CORPORATE BODY [Charity number: 226686]
The provision of welfare support to members of the Royal Air Forces community. The Association's welfare activities include the operation of three respite care homes, provision of sheltered housing, assistance for individuals in welfare need, support to the serving RAF through contributions to Contact Houses and Internet Cafes.
£21,646,000
CREATIVE RESPONSE (ARTS) LIMITED [Charity number: 1096890]
We provide art sessions for vulnerable people experiencing mental ill-health and/or learning and/or physical disabilities. As well as respite from day-to-day pressures, through the provision of creative activities, Creative Response also offers participants social and community connection, helping to tackle loneliness and social isolation.
£157,614
COS for Autism Families [Charity number: NI100511]
COS for Autism Families offers family support to parents by parents helping to develop a 'Community of ASD Families' through a support network and reduce the feeling of isolation. COS host regular coffee mornings, respite classes such as cookery and organise social events. They also hold courses for parents to better understand ASD and their child. At the COS Centre they have a resource bank where parents can access materials needed for developing communication folders, routine schedules, behaviour charts and much more. COS provide opportunities for children with ASD to meet and to develop social and communication skills and provide support to siblings and the opportunity for siblings to meet and form friendships. They run many programmes for the children with ASD and also hold regular events where the children and their siblings can attend together. They run a summer programme that is open to 50 children and their families. All of the activities are tailored to suit the needs of the child/children with ASD, this enables family to attend outings that could be problematic without these conditions controlled for example we attend things that would be closed to the public and/or events such as the funfair where lights, music and speed would all be adjusted. They also work within the community to further raise awareness of ASD by making play parks, restaurants, cinema, shops, supermarkets and libraries more 'Autism Friendly'. They organise a yearly Walk for Autism Awareness and the Visible Spectrum Exhibition inviting all of the service providers in the northwest to attend. They work closely with other groups and organisations to raise awareness of the issues people with ASD have and help find solutions for inclusion.
£177,347
PramaLife [Charity number: 1172716]
Charitable community and outreach activities including dementia clubs, respite club, social pop-in clubs, coffee mornings, special interest groups, carers support groups, befriending, transport, day trips/coach holidays, theatre/events.The services are often provided in collaboration with other third-sector organisations. Potential to take on other community centres/activities in other areas.
£372,647
SUPERSTAR ARTS CIO [Charity number: 1180658]
We help maintain a positive routine for people with learning disabilities & provide much needed respite for parents, families & carers. We create a strong community of learning disabled people & help to increase social awareness of LD by engaging in collaborative community art projects.
£345,416
THE ANTHONY KNIGHTS FOUNDATION TRUST [Charity number: 1160417]
To improve young lives every day within Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire. This is done by providing bespoke practical help, funding specialist equipment and wheelchairs, respite opportunities and also through creating memorable experiences for children who are terminally ill, disabled or living in extreme poverty.
£242,720
CROSSROADS CARE KENT [Charity number: 1073896]
Crossroads Care Kent supports Carers to make a life of their own outside caring, by providing quality services offering peace of mind, whilst enabling them to take time for themselves. Our services include respite care, urgent care, overnight care, counselling and cover for Carers healt appointments and volunteer support. We provide clubs and activities for Young Carers.
£4,000,260