Care South
Care South provides quality care services in the south of England to up to 2000 people each day. All aspects of care including dementia, nursing, frailty and special needs are provided to people either in Care South's care homes or in their own homes.
Activities & Mission
Care South provides quality care services in the south of England to up to 2000 people each day. All aspects of care including dementia, nursing, frailty and special needs are provided to people either in Care South's care homes or in their own homes.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 51% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 165). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 92% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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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 | £62,541,000 | £53,427,000 | £53,427,000 | £75,241,000 | £75,086,000 | 1038 / 8 |
| 2024 | £57,721,000 | £52,357,000 | £52,357,000 | £66,137,000 | £65,927,000 | 1025 / 5 |
| 2023 | £49,985,000 | £46,044,000 | £46,044,000 | £60,385,000 | £60,117,000 | 934 / 5 |
| 2022 | £46,739,000 | £41,067,000 | £41,067,000 | £57,091,000 | £56,792,000 | 1011 / 2 |
| 2021 | £47,752,000 | £40,163,000 | £33,778,000 | £56,688,000 | £56,353,000 | 1128 / 25 |
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Frequently asked questions about Care South
What does Care South do?
Care South provides quality care services in the south of England to up to 2000 people each day. All aspects of care including dementia, nursing, frailty and special needs are provided to people either in Care South's care homes or in their own homes.
How much income did Care South report in 2025?
Care South reported total income of £62.54m and reported expenditure of £53.43m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Care South?
Care South has a program ratio of 85.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 51% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 165 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Care South registered as a charity?
Care South was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 October 1992 as charity number 1014697. It has been registered for 34 years.
Who runs Care South?
Care South is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Christopher Kean. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Care South operate?
Care South operates across 6 areas, including Bournemouth, Devon, Dorset and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Care South a registered charity?
Yes — Care South is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1014697.
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- 2 November 2026
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