Centre For Action On Rape And Abuse
CARA (Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse) works with victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse, providing independent, specialist support and promoting and representing their rights and needs.CARA works with adults, young people (aged 13-19) and children aged 12 and under from across mid and north Essex.
Activities & Mission
CARA (Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse) works with victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse, providing independent, specialist support and promoting and representing their rights and needs.CARA works with adults, young people (aged 13-19) and children aged 12 and under from across mid and north Essex.
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 47% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 57% 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 | £1,729,062 | £1,629,315 | £1,603,892 | £872,391 | £781,570 | 36 / 5 |
| 2024 | £1,477,358 | £1,557,151 | £1,532,227 | £772,644 | £656,327 | 35 / 2 |
| 2023 | £1,392,560 | £1,339,189 | £1,314,253 | £852,437 | £631,023 | 31 / 3 |
| 2022 | £1,214,593 | £1,022,259 | £998,318 | £799,066 | £615,291 | 25 / 15 |
| 2021 | £982,069 | £886,775 | £867,471 | £606,732 | £384,708 | 24 / 5 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Centre For Action On Rape And Abuse
What does Centre For Action On Rape And Abuse do?
CARA (Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse) works with victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse, providing independent, specialist support and promoting and representing their rights and needs.CARA works with adults, young people (aged 13-19) and children aged 12 and under from across mid and north Essex.
How much income did Centre For Action On Rape And Abuse report in 2025?
Centre For Action On Rape And Abuse reported total income of £1.73m and reported expenditure of £1.63m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Centre For Action On Rape And Abuse?
Centre For Action On Rape And Abuse has a program ratio of 92.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 47% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Centre For Action On Rape And Abuse registered as a charity?
Centre For Action On Rape And Abuse was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 May 2008 as charity number 1124282. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Centre For Action On Rape And Abuse?
Centre For Action On Rape And Abuse is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Centre For Action On Rape And Abuse operate?
Centre For Action On Rape And Abuse operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Centre For Action On Rape And Abuse a registered charity?
Yes — Centre For Action On Rape And Abuse is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1124282.
Details
Mailbox 302
Communications House
9 St. Johns Street
COLCHESTER
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