Caretrade Charitable Trust
CareTrade's mission is to improve the life chances of autistic young people and adults by: creating inspirational work experience, recreational and social opportunities; providing education, employment support and other services to meet the needs of individuals; working with businesses to transform employment for autistic people.
Activities & Mission
CareTrade's mission is to improve the life chances of autistic young people and adults by: creating inspirational work experience, recreational and social opportunities; providing education, employment support and other services to meet the needs of individuals; working with businesses to transform employment for autistic people.
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
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Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £1,527,494 | £1,471,133 | £1,438,626 | £643,623 | £406,675 | 27 / 28 |
| 2024 | £1,411,313 | £1,474,483 | £1,465,599 | £587,262 | £348,915 | 28 / 26 |
| 2023 | £1,289,973 | £1,290,718 | £1,253,932 | £650,432 | £349,000 | 23 / 26 |
| 2022 | £1,168,038 | £1,010,348 | £980,375 | £651,177 | £303,000 | 17 / 26 |
| 2021 | £1,287,287 | £1,148,799 | £1,097,365 | £493,487 | £302,000 | 16 / 20 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Caretrade Charitable Trust
What does Caretrade Charitable Trust do?
CareTrade's mission is to improve the life chances of autistic young people and adults by: creating inspirational work experience, recreational and social opportunities; providing education, employment support and other services to meet the needs of individuals; working with businesses to transform employment for autistic people.
How much income did Caretrade Charitable Trust report in 2025?
Caretrade Charitable Trust reported total income of £1.53m and reported expenditure of £1.47m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Caretrade Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
Caretrade Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 February 2009 as charity number 1127890. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs Caretrade Charitable Trust?
Caretrade Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Paul Sparkes. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Caretrade Charitable Trust operate?
Caretrade Charitable Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Caretrade Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Caretrade Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1127890.
Details
9 Larcom Street
London
SE17 1RT
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