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.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 56% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?
Higher than 39% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 31% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £911,082 | £882,111 | £846,409 | £540,609 | £344,436 | 33 / 40 |
| 2024 | £933,940 | £839,199 | £739,515 | £511,638 | £38,284 | 18 / 30 |
| 2023 | £759,708 | £841,574 | £735,933 | £416,897 | £130,442 | 37 / 20 |
| 2022 | £649,500 | £634,206 | £624,616 | £498,763 | £121,321 | 16 / 20 |
| 2021 | £602,226 | £499,311 | £488,147 | £483,469 | £70,000 | 20 / 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.
How efficient is Signpost For Carers?
Signpost For Carers has a program ratio of 92.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 56% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 9 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
Thornfield Road
Heaton Moor
STOCKPORT
Cheshire
SK4 3LD
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Also Known As
- Signpost Stockport for Carers
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated