Caring For Life
Also known as: Cfl
Caring For Life is a Christian charity which strives to "Share the Love of Jesus" with those in desperate need. CFL fulfils its aims through core areas of ministry. Providing supported homes for particularly vulnerable men and women. Providing housing support through the Community based Support team. Providing therapeutic daytime projects for individuals to engage and develop.
Activities & Mission
Caring For Life is a Christian charity which strives to "Share the Love of Jesus" with those in desperate need. CFL fulfils its aims through core areas of ministry. Providing supported homes for particularly vulnerable men and women. Providing housing support through the Community based Support team. Providing therapeutic daytime projects for individuals to engage and develop.
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 9% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1072). How is this calculated?
Higher than 7% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 4% of UK Housing 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 | £4,841,370 | £4,499,782 | £2,688,907 | £6,107,481 | £350,000 | 80 / 40 |
| 2024 | £4,060,392 | £4,321,363 | £2,636,400 | £5,696,423 | £350,000 | 86 / 40 |
| 2023 | £4,865,035 | £4,298,768 | £2,606,542 | £5,959,059 | £249,000 | 79 / 40 |
| 2022 | £4,011,726 | £3,918,932 | £2,515,670 | £5,079,069 | £527,910 | 88 / 50 |
| 2021 | £4,902,511 | £3,609,387 | £2,860,216 | £4,986,275 | £527,910 | 84 / 50 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Caring For Life
What does Caring For Life do?
Caring For Life is a Christian charity which strives to "Share the Love of Jesus" with those in desperate need. CFL fulfils its aims through core areas of ministry. Providing supported homes for particularly vulnerable men and women. Providing housing support through the Community based Support team. Providing therapeutic daytime projects for individuals to engage and develop.
How much income did Caring For Life report in 2025?
Caring For Life reported total income of £4.84m and reported expenditure of £4.50m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Caring For Life?
Caring For Life has a program ratio of 55.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 9% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1072 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Caring For Life registered as a charity?
Caring For Life was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 October 2017 as charity number 1174982. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Caring For Life?
Caring For Life is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is PASTOR WILLIAM ERNEST BYGROVES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Caring For Life operate?
Caring For Life operates in Leeds City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Caring For Life a registered charity?
Yes — Caring For Life is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1174982.
Details
Crag Hill
Leeds
LS16 7NH
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Also Known As
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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