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Sleaford Caring Trust

Also known as: Evergreen Sleaford

The Befriending Scheme provides simple genuine friendships for those aged 70 or over from committed and caring people willing to give an hour or so a week to their befriendee. The charity responds to the high demand for community-based opportunities for social contact amongst older people so as to reduce and prevent the isolation experienced by many people as they grow into old age.

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Activities & Mission

The Befriending Scheme provides simple genuine friendships for those aged 70 or over from committed and caring people willing to give an hour or so a week to their befriendee. The charity responds to the high demand for community-based opportunities for social contact amongst older people so as to reduce and prevent the isolation experienced by many people as they grow into old age.

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
£19,193
Latest Expenditure
£14,391

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 75.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 75.0%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£19,193
£14,3910 / 65
2023
£11,598
£13,9140 / 72
2021
£14,351
£6,9800 / 65

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sleaford Caring Trust

What does Sleaford Caring Trust do?

The Befriending Scheme provides simple genuine friendships for those aged 70 or over from committed and caring people willing to give an hour or so a week to their befriendee. The charity responds to the high demand for community-based opportunities for social contact amongst older people so as to reduce and prevent the isolation experienced by many people as they grow into old age.

How much income did Sleaford Caring Trust report in 2025?

Sleaford Caring Trust reported total income of £19k and reported expenditure of £14k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sleaford Caring Trust registered as a charity?

Sleaford Caring Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 July 2012 as charity number 1148040. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Sleaford Caring Trust?

Sleaford Caring Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID CLIFFORD JEAL BA CERT ED. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sleaford Caring Trust operate?

Sleaford Caring Trust operates in Lincolnshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sleaford Caring Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Sleaford Caring Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1148040.

Details

Address
Evergreen Sleaford
New Life Centre
Mareham Lane
SLEAFORD
Lincolnshire
NG34 7JP
Registration Date
10 July 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5026452
Charity Number
1148040

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Trustees

DAVID CLIFFORD JEAL BA CERT ED Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
David John St Pier
DR MERLA MARSDEN
Eileen Jean Henson
REBECCA JANE MAYFIELD

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Evergreen Sleaford

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