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Grandparents Plus

Also known as: Kinship

Grandparents Plus is the national charity which champions the vital role of grandparents and the wider family in children's lives - especially when they take on the caring role in difficult family circumstances. We do this by:campaigning for changeproviding evidence, policy solutions and trainingbuilding alliances and networks.

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Activities & Mission

Grandparents Plus is the national charity which champions the vital role of grandparents and the wider family in children's lives - especially when they take on the caring role in difficult family circumstances. We do this by:campaigning for changeproviding evidence, policy solutions and trainingbuilding alliances and networks.

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
£4,875,358
Latest Expenditure
£5,041,412

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 96.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 6.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £78,198
Charitable Activities £4,766,490
Other Trading £0
Investments £30,670
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,882,038
Raising Funds £159,374
Governance £148,039
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£4,875,358
£5,041,412£4,882,038£2,540,852£1,799,23686 / 110
2024
£3,686,628
£3,493,036£3,373,564£2,684,963£1,594,04075 / 98
2023
£3,245,701
£3,153,689£3,023,968£2,418,559£1,703,19067 / 120
2022
£2,101,531
£1,901,830£1,814,723£1,477,997£381,17750 / 102
2021
£2,357,085
£1,809,600£1,732,872£1,278,297£554,79147 / 120

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Grandparents Plus

What does Grandparents Plus do?

Grandparents Plus is the national charity which champions the vital role of grandparents and the wider family in children's lives - especially when they take on the caring role in difficult family circumstances. We do this by:campaigning for changeproviding evidence, policy solutions and trainingbuilding alliances and networks.

How much income did Grandparents Plus report in 2025?

Grandparents Plus reported total income of £4.88m and reported expenditure of £5.04m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Grandparents Plus registered as a charity?

Grandparents Plus was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 September 2002 as charity number 1093975. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs Grandparents Plus?

Grandparents Plus is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Caroline Susan Abrahams CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Grandparents Plus operate?

Grandparents Plus operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Grandparents Plus a registered charity?

Yes — Grandparents Plus is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1093975.

Details

Address
The Foundry
17 Oval Way
LONDON
SE11 5RR
Registration Date
30 September 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3992462
Charity Number
1093975

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Trustees

Caroline Susan Abrahams CBE Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Beverley Rose Barnett-Jones
James Baker
Janet Kay
Julian Arthur Young
Stephanie Christina Leonard Wong
Yvette Stanley

Also Known As

  • Kinship

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30 July 2026
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