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Gamcare

Also known as: National Association for Gambling Care, Educational Resources and Training

We are a leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms. We operate the National Gambling Helpline, provide treatment and support for anyone who is harmed by gambling, create awareness about safer gambling and treatment, and encourage an effective approach to safer gambling within the gambling industry.

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Activities & Mission

We are a leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms. We operate the National Gambling Helpline, provide treatment and support for anyone who is harmed by gambling, create awareness about safer gambling and treatment, and encourage an effective approach to safer gambling within the gambling industry.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£20,289,108
Latest Expenditure
£16,052,118

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 79.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £7,538,141
Charitable Activities £12,508,820
Other Trading £0
Investments £215,560
Other Income £26,587

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £16,052,118
Raising Funds £0
Governance £79,757
Grants to Institutions £1,031,552
Other Expenditure £0

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
£20,289,108
£16,052,118£16,052,118£10,922,960£10,922,960253 / 33
2024
£18,807,098
£17,936,468£17,936,468£6,685,970£6,685,970254 / 13
2023
£20,101,625
£18,254,036£18,254,036£5,815,340£5,815,340212 / 25
2022
£15,780,863
£14,735,403£14,735,403£3,967,751£22,687,000188 / 0
2021
£13,376,668
£13,188,531£13,188,531£2,922,291£1,953,581152 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Gamcare

What does Gamcare do?

We are a leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms. We operate the National Gambling Helpline, provide treatment and support for anyone who is harmed by gambling, create awareness about safer gambling and treatment, and encourage an effective approach to safer gambling within the gambling industry.

How much income did Gamcare report in 2025?

Gamcare reported total income of £20.29m and reported expenditure of £16.05m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Gamcare registered as a charity?

Gamcare was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 January 1997 as charity number 1060005. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs Gamcare?

Gamcare is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Margot Daly. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Gamcare operate?

Gamcare operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Gamcare a registered charity?

Yes — Gamcare is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1060005.

Details

Address
Unit 751-760 Salisbury House
29 Finsbury Circus
LONDON
EC2M 5SQ
Registration Date
7 January 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1060005
Charity Number
1060005

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Trustees

Margot Daly Chair
Anita Gundecha
Dee Anand
DOMINIC HARRISON
Dr Gareth Jarvis
Jasbir Bindarh
Jeff Clarkson
Lester Posner

Also Known As

  • Gamcare
  • National Association for Gambling Care, Educational Resources and Training

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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