Respite SC108

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

740 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.36% 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	170	0.24%
£10k - £100k	186	0.26%
£100k - £250k	96	0.43%
£250k - £500k	67	0.61%
£500k - £1m	63	0.92%
£1m - £10m	94	1.03%
Over £10m	24	1.08%
Total	700	0.36%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	569	0.33%
oscr	95	0.38%
ccni	76	1.06%
Total	740	0.36%

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	£65,515,841
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.	£49,539,579
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.	£43,957,103
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.	£33,048,000
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.	£32,696,000
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 KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA MENTAL HEALTH CARERS ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1116393] We relieve the needs of carers of persons with mental health problems in RBKC a) by provision of respite care and b) by provision of information, advice and support. We have a specialist service operational for 'Advocacy for Carers', which provides also advocacy training nationwide for mental health carers specifically. We also provide a special respite programme for mental health carers.
Spectrum Women's Autism Group [Charity number: NI106799] Spectrum Women's Autism Group is run by and for autistic women. We have monthly meetings, except July and August, at which we have a range of activities including art and crafts, talks, guest speakers, role plays, and other activities as guided by the members, while also providing an opportunity for discussion around issues. We would organise a range of social activities, including picnics, visits to art galleries and museums, theatre trips, meals out, etc. depending on what the group want to do. We have an art group, which provides an informal, relaxed setting to meet up and do some art work and chat. This group also meets up in various locations for photography and art sessions. We also provide online support through a secret moderated Facebook group. In the past we have had a series of poetry writing workshops with the facilitation provided by Community Arts Partnership, and as a result have published a collection of poems. There are plans to continue with a writing group and to start a book club. These provide a means for socialisation but also to express emotions and address issues. We organised and ran a conference ran by and for autistic women in Newry in 2015 and we are planning on organising another conference which will be open to all to increase awareness of autism in females.	£450
THE STAINES PARISH COMMUNITY CARE TRUST [Charity number: 1131827] Provision of day respite care for the infirm	£35,839
ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION CAMBRIDGE BRANCH [Charity number: 1077745] Collects on behalf of national charity 'Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA)'.Welfare Officer assesses potential ex RAF welfare cases for finacial assistance or to arrange respite breaks at RAFA homes.Has monthly social meetings.	£1,400
PULMONARY HYPERTENSION ASSOCIATION UK [Charity number: 1120756] To advance the education & awareness of the general public and medical professionals of the condition known as Pulmonary Hypertension. The relief of need of sufferers of PH, their families & carers through the provision of financial assistance towards, but not exclusively, respite care, travel grants & equipment grants at the discretion of the executive committee, as and when resources allow.	£528,933
THE WEST CHARITABLE TRUST [Charity number: 1138029] The cottage was donated for charitable purposes by the late Dorothy Richard as a place of retreat and spiritual refreshment for people in the Church and Charities that would otherwise be denied a respite break.Guests include full time Clergy and staff from various charities connected with the Trustees.	£4,920
SPECIAL RECONNAISSANCE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1147005] The Charity has financially contributed towards respite and welfare associated activities or events that promote the well-being of the Regiment. The Charity remains in a position to provide financial support to former and serving members of the Regiment and their immediate families at a time of need. Income is generated from endorsed fundraising events and Benefactor or Corporate donations.	£970,267
CHAT CHILDREN'S RESPITE [Charity number: 1101292] CHAT supports families in Buckinghamshire with children who have special needs by funding short-term respite care, equipment and facilities.	£12,540
HESWALL DISABLED CHILDREN'S HOLIDAY FUND [Charity number: 1177670] We provide free summer camps, respite care and other activities which support disabled children and young people.These activities are aimed at developing confidence and independence while in a caring and supportive environment.	£107,909
SEMERWATER OUTDOOR PURSUIT CENTRE [Charity number: 523800] Befriending, social and respite holidays for people with learning difficulties.	£4,269