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Cary Cares

We support residents and organisations local to the parishes of Castle Cary and Ansford through the provision of food, essentials and grants, both material and monetary, in order to offset financial hardship and emotional distress.

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Activities & Mission

We support residents and organisations local to the parishes of Castle Cary and Ansford through the provision of food, essentials and grants, both material and monetary, in order to offset financial hardship and emotional distress.

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

Latest Income
£15,611
Latest Expenditure
£16,893

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 108.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 108.2%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£15,611
£16,8930 / 25
2024
£12,834
£15,6890 / 25
2023
£26,054
£13,0300 / 26

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Cary Cares

What does Cary Cares do?

We support residents and organisations local to the parishes of Castle Cary and Ansford through the provision of food, essentials and grants, both material and monetary, in order to offset financial hardship and emotional distress.

How much income did Cary Cares report in 2025?

Cary Cares reported total income of £16k and reported expenditure of £17k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Cary Cares registered as a charity?

Cary Cares was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 November 2021 as charity number 1196363. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs Cary Cares?

Cary Cares is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stephen John Baker. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Cary Cares operate?

Cary Cares operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Cary Cares a registered charity?

Yes — Cary Cares is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1196363.

Details

Address
45 Victoria Park
CASTLE CARY
Somerset
BA7 7DG
Registration Date
2 November 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5183610
Charity Number
1196363

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Trustees

Stephen John Baker Chair
David Goodenough
DAVID KNIGHT
Denise Cater
Dr Richard Needle
GEOFFREY WOOLSTON
MARK HUTTON
ROSEMARY ANN RYMER
Also governs 1 other charity
Sara Shepherd
SUSAN MCKENZIE

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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