Carers First
Carers FIRST is a charity supporting people who look after a relative or friend who due to ill health, physical or mental illness, disability, frailty, or addiction cannot manage without their support. We provide information, advice, guidance, emotional support, training and activities, giving carers an opportunity to have a break from their caring role and help them to get the support they need.
Activities & Mission
Carers FIRST is a charity supporting people who look after a relative or friend who due to ill health, physical or mental illness, disability, frailty, or addiction cannot manage without their support. We provide information, advice, guidance, emotional support, training and activities, giving carers an opportunity to have a break from their caring role and help them to get the support they need.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 59% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 60% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 65% of UK Health 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 | £5,289,243 | £5,114,805 | £5,020,609 | £1,867,992 | £1,867,992 | 138 / 83 |
| 2024 | £4,931,362 | £5,056,341 | £4,987,678 | £1,723,347 | £1,723,347 | 142 / 253 |
| 2023 | £4,694,622 | £4,873,317 | £4,791,480 | £1,793,745 | £1,793,745 | 141 / 70 |
| 2022 | £4,563,735 | £4,446,618 | £4,372,671 | £2,095,708 | £2,095,708 | 146 / 0 |
| 2021 | £4,285,129 | £4,132,221 | £4,060,330 | £1,934,367 | £1,934,367 | 145 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Carers First
What does Carers First do?
Carers FIRST is a charity supporting people who look after a relative or friend who due to ill health, physical or mental illness, disability, frailty, or addiction cannot manage without their support. We provide information, advice, guidance, emotional support, training and activities, giving carers an opportunity to have a break from their caring role and help them to get the support they need.
How much income did Carers First report in 2025?
Carers First reported total income of £5.29m and reported expenditure of £5.11m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Carers First?
Carers First has a program ratio of 94.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 59% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Carers First registered as a charity?
Carers First was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 March 2001 as charity number 1085430. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs Carers First?
Carers First is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Semantha Neal. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Carers First operate?
Carers First operates across 6 areas, including Essex, Hackney, Haringey and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Carers First a registered charity?
Yes — Carers First is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1085430.
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