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Clyst Caring Friends

We provide care and support to those who are unwell, elderly, or living with disability or loneliness in the local community. We offer day care and transport services and in doing so also provide essential respite for carers. We work with others, including our local medical practice, to enable people to remain as independent as possible in their own homes, and to uphold the dignity of our clients.

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Activities & Mission

We provide care and support to those who are unwell, elderly, or living with disability or loneliness in the local community. We offer day care and transport services and in doing so also provide essential respite for carers. We work with others, including our local medical practice, to enable people to remain as independent as possible in their own homes, and to uphold the dignity of our clients.

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
£167,256
Latest Expenditure
£184,780

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 110.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 110.5%
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
£167,256
£184,7800 / 55
2024
£158,707
£163,7040 / 55
2023
£136,021
£156,3860 / 30
2022
£117,823
£124,4800 / 55
2021
£137,717
£108,8690 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Clyst Caring Friends

What does Clyst Caring Friends do?

We provide care and support to those who are unwell, elderly, or living with disability or loneliness in the local community. We offer day care and transport services and in doing so also provide essential respite for carers. We work with others, including our local medical practice, to enable people to remain as independent as possible in their own homes, and to uphold the dignity of our clients.

How much income did Clyst Caring Friends report in 2025?

Clyst Caring Friends reported total income of £167k and reported expenditure of £185k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Clyst Caring Friends registered as a charity?

Clyst Caring Friends was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 March 2017 as charity number 1172267. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Clyst Caring Friends?

Clyst Caring Friends is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sarah Elizabeth Gaisford. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Clyst Caring Friends operate?

Clyst Caring Friends operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Clyst Caring Friends a registered charity?

Yes — Clyst Caring Friends is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1172267.

Details

Address
The Clyst Day Centre
Hellings Gardens
Town Hill
Broadclyst
EXETER
EX5 3EJ
Registration Date
27 March 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5085335
Charity Number
1172267

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Trustees

Sarah Elizabeth Gaisford Chair
Angela Mary Sharon Hurren
Daniel Robert Lockyer
Dr Sally Lynn Hudson
Henrietta Sansbury
Jean Govier
Katie Jones
Robin Thwaytes
Also governs 1 other charity

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