More Than Grandparents
Provides support to kinship carers and their children living in Sunderland and surrounding areas.
Activities & Mission
Provides support to kinship carers and their children living in Sunderland and surrounding areas.
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.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £176,795 | £145,720 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2024 | £189,000 | £125,000 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2023 | £167,799 | £130,039 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2022 | £70,809 | £25,775 | 0 / 7 | |||
| 2021 | £115,426 | £38,593 | 0 / 5 |
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Frequently asked questions about More Than Grandparents
What does More Than Grandparents do?
Provides support to kinship carers and their children living in Sunderland and surrounding areas.
How much income did More Than Grandparents report in 2025?
More Than Grandparents reported total income of £177k and reported expenditure of £146k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was More Than Grandparents registered as a charity?
More Than Grandparents was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 June 2017 as charity number 1173253. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs More Than Grandparents?
More Than Grandparents is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Karen Davison. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does More Than Grandparents operate?
More Than Grandparents operates in Sunderland, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is More Than Grandparents a registered charity?
Yes — More Than Grandparents is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1173253.
Details
First Floor
145 High Street West
West Sunniside
Tyne and Wear
Sunderla
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