carers uk

The charity supports other defined groups. Carers UK is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing advocacy, advice, or information. The charity is based in London and operates in England And Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

To alleviate the conditions of life amongst people who are caring or who have cared for elderly, sick, disabled or otherwise infirm persons.To relieve and alleviate, and to promote, encourage and assist in the relief or alleviation of all kinds of mental and physical amongst carers and those persons for whom they are caring.To advance education concerning caring amongst carers and the public.

Fundraising

See where Carers UK is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England And Wales

Country

Scotland Northern Ireland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£4,778,986

Latest Expenditure

£4,804,437

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 89.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 11.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,185,844

Charitable Activities £2,488,457

Other Trading £0

Investments £102,175

Other Income £2,510

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,287,944

Raising Funds £516,493

Governance £42,133

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£4,778,986	£4,804,437	£4,287,944	£3,944,370	£2,107,966	69 / 500
2024	£4,644,094	£4,965,208	£4,529,817	£3,991,018	£2,088,293	66 / 400
2023	£4,960,069	£4,991,711	£4,464,125	£4,264,016	£1,348,790	73 / 500
2022	£4,934,989	£4,700,077	£4,232,957	£4,295,658	£4,295,658	74 / 984
2021	£4,486,715	£4,036,247	£3,683,761	£4,038,230	£1,673,850	66 / 900