Brunelcare
Also known as: Bristol Age Care, Bristol Old People's Welfare Incorporated
Brunelcare is a registered charity and social landlord providing choice and care for older people in Somerset, North Somerset, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire and Bristol. Brunelcare provides sheltered and extra care housing, care homes and domiciliary care and support.
Activities & Mission
Brunelcare is a registered charity and social landlord providing choice and care for older people in Somerset, North Somerset, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire and Bristol. Brunelcare provides sheltered and extra care housing, care homes and domiciliary care and support.
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 38% of UK Social care charities with income over £10M (sample: 101). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Social care charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 79% of UK Social care charities with income over £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 | £49,626,000 | £46,253,000 | £46,253,000 | £36,837,000 | £36,837,000 | 1106 / 76 |
| 2024 | £48,030,000 | £43,267,000 | £43,267,000 | £33,424,000 | £33,424,000 | 1112 / 80 |
| 2023 | £43,270,000 | £42,022,000 | £42,022,000 | £29,809,000 | £29,809,000 | 1118 / 100 |
| 2022 | £40,379,000 | £39,067,000 | £39,067,000 | £29,631,000 | £29,631,000 | 1110 / 40 |
| 2021 | £36,965,000 | £34,906,000 | £34,906,000 | £26,055,000 | £26,055,000 | 1110 / 118 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Brunelcare
What does Brunelcare do?
Brunelcare is a registered charity and social landlord providing choice and care for older people in Somerset, North Somerset, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire and Bristol. Brunelcare provides sheltered and extra care housing, care homes and domiciliary care and support.
How much income did Brunelcare report in 2025?
Brunelcare reported total income of £49.63m and reported expenditure of £46.25m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Brunelcare?
Brunelcare has a program ratio of 93.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 38% of UK Social care charities with income over £10M (sample of 101 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Brunelcare registered as a charity?
Brunelcare was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 March 1962 as charity number 201555. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Brunelcare?
Brunelcare is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Brunelcare operate?
Brunelcare operates across 4 areas: Bristol City, North Somerset, Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
Is Brunelcare a registered charity?
Yes — Brunelcare is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 201555.
Details
Saffron Gardens
Prospect Place
BRISTOL
BS5 9FF
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Bristol Age Care
- Bristol Old People's Welfare Incorporated
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated