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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.

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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.

Grants

Carers In Bedfordshire makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£1,500,621
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and other defined groups
What it supports
education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability and other charitable purposes

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,550,842
Latest Expenditure
£1,500,621

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £27,334
Charitable Activities £1,509,031
Other Trading £0
Investments £14,477
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,478,398
Raising Funds £22,223
Governance £10,768
Grants to Institutions £0
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,550,842
£1,500,621£1,478,398£534,167£219,72536 / 50
2024
£1,642,035
£1,588,409£1,565,416£483,946£210,29438 / 70
2023
£1,369,899
£1,353,057£1,326,987£430,320£203,16337 / 74
2022
£1,370,372
£1,297,366£1,258,111£413,478£193,48443 / 68
2021
£1,279,996
£1,220,437£1,184,239£340,472£154,19639 / 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.

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 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Michelle Doreen Evans-Riches. 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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
14 April 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5008955
Charity Number
1135507

Trustees

Michelle Doreen Evans-Riches Chair
Catherine Elworthy
Also governs 1 other charity
Graham Charles Richard Kemp
Harjinder Singh Gosal
Jodi Wainwright
Laura Palmariello
Nicola Kidby
Also governs 1 other charity
Philip Taverner
Roseanna Brady

Data & trust

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2 November 2026
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