Carers In Bedfordshire
The charity aims to prevent today's carers of any age living in Bedfordshire from becoming tomorrow's cared for by providing practical help, advice, assistance, advocacy, information, group and individual support to people caring, or who have cared for, unpaid, others who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction cannot cope without their support.
Activities & Mission
The charity aims to prevent today's carers of any age living in Bedfordshire from becoming tomorrow's cared for by providing practical help, advice, assistance, advocacy, information, group and individual support to people caring, or who have cared for, unpaid, others who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction cannot cope without their 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 60% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 62% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 61% 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 | £1,550,842 | £1,500,621 | £1,478,398 | £534,167 | £219,725 | 36 / 50 |
| 2024 | £1,642,035 | £1,588,409 | £1,565,416 | £483,946 | £210,294 | 38 / 70 |
| 2023 | £1,369,899 | £1,353,057 | £1,326,987 | £430,320 | £203,163 | 37 / 74 |
| 2022 | £1,370,372 | £1,297,366 | £1,258,111 | £413,478 | £193,484 | 43 / 68 |
| 2021 | £1,279,996 | £1,220,437 | £1,184,239 | £340,472 | £154,196 | 39 / 60 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Carers In Bedfordshire
What does Carers In Bedfordshire do?
The charity aims to prevent today's carers of any age living in Bedfordshire from becoming tomorrow's cared for by providing practical help, advice, assistance, advocacy, information, group and individual support to people caring, or who have cared for, unpaid, others who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction cannot cope without their support.
How much income did Carers In Bedfordshire report in 2025?
Carers In Bedfordshire reported total income of £1.55m and reported expenditure of £1.50m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Carers In Bedfordshire?
Carers In Bedfordshire has a program ratio of 95.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 60% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Carers In Bedfordshire registered as a charity?
Carers In Bedfordshire was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 April 2010 as charity number 1135507. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Carers In Bedfordshire?
Carers In Bedfordshire is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Philip Taverner. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Carers In Bedfordshire operate?
Carers In Bedfordshire operates across 3 areas: Bedford, Central Bedfordshire and Luton.
Is Carers In Bedfordshire a registered charity?
Yes — Carers In Bedfordshire is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1135507.
Details
Bedford Heights
Manton Lane
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK41 7PH
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