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Signpost For Carers

Also known as: Signpost Stockport for Carers

Provides free, confidential information to carers of all ages, and professionals who work with carers, in the Stockport area.There is a Young Carers section, looking after young carers up to the age of 18.Carers Liaison are there for benefits advice and make home visits to help complete benefit claim forms.Carers Breaks provide grants for carers to have a rest from their caring role.

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Activities & Mission

Provides free, confidential information to carers of all ages, and professionals who work with carers, in the Stockport area.There is a Young Carers section, looking after young carers up to the age of 18.Carers Liaison are there for benefits advice and make home visits to help complete benefit claim forms.Carers Breaks provide grants for carers to have a rest from their caring role.

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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£911,082
Latest Expenditure
£882,111

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 96.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 7.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £53,228
Charitable Activities £751,423
Other Trading £0
Investments £7,087
Other Income £99,344

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £846,409
Raising Funds £35,702
Governance £26,844
Grants to Institutions £31,655
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
£911,082
£882,111£846,409£540,609£344,43633 / 40
2024
£933,940
£839,199£739,515£511,638£38,28418 / 30
2023
£759,708
£841,574£735,933£416,897£130,44237 / 20
2022
£649,500
£634,206£624,616£498,763£121,32116 / 20
2021
£602,226
£499,311£488,147£483,469£70,00020 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Signpost For Carers

What does Signpost For Carers do?

Provides free, confidential information to carers of all ages, and professionals who work with carers, in the Stockport area.There is a Young Carers section, looking after young carers up to the age of 18.Carers Liaison are there for benefits advice and make home visits to help complete benefit claim forms.Carers Breaks provide grants for carers to have a rest from their caring role.

How much income did Signpost For Carers report in 2025?

Signpost For Carers reported total income of £911k and reported expenditure of £882k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Signpost For Carers registered as a charity?

Signpost For Carers was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 March 2001 as charity number 1085727. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs Signpost For Carers?

Signpost For Carers is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is PAUL CONNELLAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Signpost For Carers operate?

Signpost For Carers operates in Stockport, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Signpost For Carers a registered charity?

Yes — Signpost For Carers is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1085727.

Details

Address
The Heatons Centre
Thornfield Road
Heaton Moor
STOCKPORT
Cheshire
SK4 3LD
Registration Date
22 March 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3980443
Charity Number
1085727

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Trustees

PAUL CONNELLAN Chair
James Cox
Jane Curzon
Jilly Julian
Lauren McCorry
Lorraine Bardsley
Myer James Lugassy
Steven John Gear

Also Known As

  • Signpost Stockport for Carers

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30 July 2026
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