Caritas Care Limited
Also known as: Catholic Caring Services (diocese of Lancaster) Ltd, Catholic Caring Services to Children and Community (diocese of Lancaster) Limited, Lancaster Diocesan Catholic Children's Society Limited, Catholic Caring Services
Services for children: adoption, foster care, day care, and volunteer support work. Services for adults with learning disabilities: day projects, supported living and residential care, training and advocacy, and employment opportunities. Community projects for young people, elderly people and homeless people in various projects throughout the North West.
Activities & Mission
Services for children: adoption, foster care, day care, and volunteer support work. Services for adults with learning disabilities: day projects, supported living and residential care, training and advocacy, and employment opportunities. Community projects for young people, elderly people and homeless people in various projects throughout the North West.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 53% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 65% of UK Beneficiary group 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 | £8,284,858 | £7,849,459 | £7,846,258 | £2,484,591 | £2,461,962 | 140 / 30 |
| 2024 | £8,089,669 | £7,676,120 | £7,674,400 | £2,049,192 | £2,049,192 | 154 / 30 |
| 2023 | £7,465,300 | £7,589,817 | £7,588,249 | £1,635,643 | £1,606,155 | 146 / 30 |
| 2022 | £7,391,023 | £7,171,559 | £7,170,184 | £1,760,160 | £1,760,160 | 147 / 30 |
| 2021 | £7,326,140 | £6,743,882 | £6,742,849 | £1,540,748 | £1,540,748 | 163 / 50 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Caritas Care Limited
What does Caritas Care Limited do?
Services for children: adoption, foster care, day care, and volunteer support work. Services for adults with learning disabilities: day projects, supported living and residential care, training and advocacy, and employment opportunities. Community projects for young people, elderly people and homeless people in various projects throughout the North West.
How much income did Caritas Care Limited report in 2025?
Caritas Care Limited reported total income of £8.28m and reported expenditure of £7.85m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Caritas Care Limited?
Caritas Care Limited has a program ratio of 94.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 53% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Caritas Care Limited registered as a charity?
Caritas Care Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 February 1982 as charity number 326021. It has been registered for 44 years.
Who runs Caritas Care Limited?
Caritas Care Limited 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 Caritas Care Limited operate?
Caritas Care Limited operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Caritas Care Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Caritas Care Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 326021.
Details
Ashton on Ribble
Preston
Lancashire
PR2 1ES
Registry Information
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Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Catholic Caring Services (diocese of Lancaster) Ltd
- Catholic Caring Services to Children and Community (diocese of Lancaster) Limited
- Lancaster Diocesan Catholic Children's Society Limited
- Catholic Caring Services
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated