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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

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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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
£27,483,171
Latest Expenditure
£26,011,347

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 77.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 81.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 18.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £681,412
Charitable Activities £21,925,293
Other Trading £4,588,097
Investments £43,839
Other Income £244,530

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £21,166,435
Raising Funds £4,630,156
Governance £248,592
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £214,756

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£27,483,171
£26,011,347£21,166,435£13,149,2250 / 409
2025
£26,686,379
£24,073,881£19,597,471£11,678,510£2,629,802604 / 468
2024
£21,563,899
£20,679,130£17,537,089£9,096,162£2,712,124567 / 336
2023
£18,201,446
£18,548,069£16,249,280£8,212,367£2,183,502512 / 307
2022
£15,819,539
£15,693,632£14,004,404£8,559,064£2,686,094495 / 268

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Guild Care

What does Guild Care do?

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.

How much income did Guild Care report in 2026?

Guild Care reported total income of £27.48m and reported expenditure of £26.01m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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 8 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.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
3 March 1995
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1044658
Charity Number
1044658

Trustees

Bimal Desai
Charles Clinch
Lauren Baillie
Mark Davis
Mark Ogden-Meade
Rita Protopapa
Also governs 1 other charity
Simon Jones
Victoria Louise Cooper

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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