Adoption Matters
Also known as: Adoption Matters North West, Chester Diocesan Adoption Services, Formerly: the Chester Diocesan Board of Social Responsibility
Comprehensive Adoption Services
Activities & Mission
Comprehensive Adoption Services
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £4,317,136 | £4,843,316 | £4,775,846 | £639,323 | £1,006,845 | 81 / 20 |
| 2024 | £4,077,065 | £4,848,928 | £4,793,332 | £1,162,683 | £1,631,065 | 84 / 100 |
| 2023 | £4,533,523 | £4,760,646 | £4,716,624 | £1,888,825 | £2,572,377 | 86 / 0 |
| 2022 | £4,137,636 | £4,545,819 | £4,499,865 | -£1,168,859 | £2,652,376 | 89 / 100 |
| 2021 | £4,937,408 | £4,207,673 | £4,151,930 | -£2,495,917 | £3,086,903 | 86 / 100 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Adoption Matters
What does Adoption Matters do?
Comprehensive Adoption Services
How much income did Adoption Matters report in 2025?
Adoption Matters reported total income of £4.32m and reported expenditure of £4.84m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Adoption Matters registered as a charity?
Adoption Matters was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 March 1983 as charity number 512892. It has been registered for 43 years.
Who runs Adoption Matters?
Adoption Matters is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is James Martin Robert Bennett. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Adoption Matters operate?
Adoption Matters operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Adoption Matters a registered charity?
Yes — Adoption Matters is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 512892.
Details
14 Liverpool Road
Chester
CH2 1AE
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Also Known As
- Adoption Matters North West
- Chester Diocesan Adoption Services
- Formerly: the Chester Diocesan Board of Social Responsibility
- Adoption Matters
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
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