Carers Trust
Also known as: Action for Carers
Carers Trust works to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems. With our Network Partners, we aim to ensure that information, advice and practical support are available to all carers across the UK.
Activities & Mission
Carers Trust works to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems. With our Network Partners, we aim to ensure that information, advice and practical support are available to all carers across the UK.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 56% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?
Higher than 51% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 47% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £12,966,770 | £13,020,773 | £11,973,283 | £5,048,005 | £2,070,000 | 79 / 83 |
| 2024 | £11,045,397 | £10,969,543 | £9,979,337 | £5,097,348 | £1,540,000 | 67 / 65 |
| 2023 | £8,800,000 | £9,252,343 | £7,972,982 | £4,998,033 | £994,000 | 72 / 0 |
| 2022 | £9,282,760 | £8,423,000 | £7,418,536 | £5,515,564 | £1,318,724 | 57 / 42 |
| 2021 | £9,917,884 | £9,558,540 | £8,551,032 | £4,692,553 | £1,112,855 | 62 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Carers Trust
What does Carers Trust do?
Carers Trust works to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems. With our Network Partners, we aim to ensure that information, advice and practical support are available to all carers across the UK.
How much income did Carers Trust report in 2025?
Carers Trust reported total income of £12.97m and reported expenditure of £13.02m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Carers Trust?
Carers Trust has a program ratio of 92.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 56% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Carers Trust registered as a charity?
Carers Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 December 2011 as charity number 1145181. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs Carers Trust?
Carers Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Carers Trust operate?
Carers Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Carers Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Carers Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1145181.
Details
66 Paul Street
London
EC2A 4NA
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- Action for Carers
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- 14 May 2026
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