Care For The Carers

Also known as: Care for the Carers Limited

To improve the quality of carers' lives by helping the local community recognise and value the role of carers, and by enabling carers to access the services and support they require.

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Activities & Mission

To improve the quality of carers' lives by helping the local community recognise and value the role of carers, and by enabling carers to access the services and support they require.

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

East Sussex

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,743,099

Latest Expenditure

£2,138,579

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 118.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 96.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 4.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £34,761

Charitable Activities £1,656,561

Other Trading £0

Investments £34,104

Other Income £17,673

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,073,207

Raising Funds £65,372

Governance £27,570

Grants to Institutions £265,400

Other Expenditure £0

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	£1,743,099	£2,138,579	£2,073,207	£1,946,263	£1,879,746	44 / 344
2024	£1,821,044	£1,873,544	£1,813,921	£2,352,135	£2,352,135	43 / 363
2023	£1,451,261	£1,368,622	£1,329,386	£2,404,635	£2,314,602	37 / 348
2022	£1,146,189	£949,224	£915,350	£2,359,273	£356,492	32 / 355
2021	£957,163	£826,167	£789,810	£2,092,222	£236,310	28 / 324

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Care For The Carers

What does Care For The Carers do?

To improve the quality of carers' lives by helping the local community recognise and value the role of carers, and by enabling carers to access the services and support they require.

How much income did Care For The Carers report in 2025?

Care For The Carers reported total income of £1.74m and reported expenditure of £2.14m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Care For The Carers registered as a charity?

Care For The Carers was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 March 1999 as charity number 1074906. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs Care For The Carers?

Care For The Carers is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Neil Gareth Churchill OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Care For The Carers operate?

Care For The Carers operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Care For The Carers a registered charity?

Yes — Care For The Carers is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1074906.