Action For Family Carers
Also known as: Action for Family Carers Limited
The relief of persons who are ill, disabled, incapacitated or elderly by the provision of information, education, support, respite care, recreation and advocacy for their Carers
Activities & Mission
The relief of persons who are ill, disabled, incapacitated or elderly by the provision of information, education, support, respite care, recreation and advocacy for their Carers
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 47% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 63% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,315,413 | £1,223,865 | £1,223,815 | £524,377 | £346,830 | 46 / 118 |
| 2024 | £665,802 | £790,266 | £789,508 | £432,829 | £341,515 | 40 / 158 |
| 2023 | £735,349 | £666,211 | £666,146 | £557,294 | £418,379 | 39 / 120 |
| 2022 | £906,937 | £832,781 | £827,458 | £488,156 | £399,785 | 42 / 160 |
| 2021 | £806,546 | £789,420 | £789,409 | £414,000 | £297,339 | 53 / 215 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Action For Family Carers
What does Action For Family Carers do?
The relief of persons who are ill, disabled, incapacitated or elderly by the provision of information, education, support, respite care, recreation and advocacy for their Carers
How much income did Action For Family Carers report in 2025?
Action For Family Carers reported total income of £1.32m and reported expenditure of £1.22m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Action For Family Carers?
Action For Family Carers has a program ratio of 93.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 47% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Action For Family Carers registered as a charity?
Action For Family Carers was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 December 2008 as charity number 1127164. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Action For Family Carers?
Action For Family Carers is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Tony Dixon. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Action For Family Carers operate?
Action For Family Carers operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Action For Family Carers a registered charity?
Yes — Action For Family Carers is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1127164.
Details
Brickhouse Farm Community Centre
Poulton Close
MALDON
CM9 6NG
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated