Guild Care

Our aim is to deliver innovative and life-changing care services for older people and those living with dementia and to support children and young people affected by life limiting illnesses and disabilities . We also support their unpaid carers with respite services to enable them to enjoy a richer family and community life. We have a culture of continuous improvement for our customers.

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Activities & Mission

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

East Sussex West Sussex

Financial Information

Latest Income

£26,686,379

Latest Expenditure

£24,073,881

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 73.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 19% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 81.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 18% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 18.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 15% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,007,590

Charitable Activities £20,315,618

Other Trading £3,879,829

Investments £68,277

Other Income £1,415,065

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £19,597,471

Raising Funds £4,093,006

Governance £271,784

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £383,404

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	£26,686,379	£24,073,881	£19,597,471	£11,678,510	£2,629,802	604 / 468
2024	£21,563,899	£20,679,130	£17,537,089	£9,096,162	£2,712,124	567 / 336
2023	£18,201,446	£18,548,069	£16,249,280	£8,212,367	£2,183,502	512 / 307
2022	£15,819,539	£15,693,632	£14,004,404	£8,559,064	£2,686,094	495 / 268
2021	£16,210,035	£17,265,659	£15,609,556	£8,341,971	£0	562 / 230

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Guild Care

What does Guild Care do?

How much income did Guild Care report in 2025?

Guild Care reported total income of £26.69m and reported expenditure of £24.07m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Guild Care?

Guild Care has a program ratio of 73.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 19% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Guild Care registered as a charity?

Guild Care was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 March 1995 as charity number 1044658. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs Guild Care?

Guild Care is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Guild Care operate?

Guild Care operates across 2 areas: East Sussex and West Sussex.

Is Guild Care a registered charity?

Yes — Guild Care is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1044658.