Social care Charities That specialise in Carer support
Discover 241 Social care charities that specialise in carer support. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Runnymede Dementia Carers Support Group CIO
Childcare, Health, Social care, Social welfareDementia Carers Support Group was set up in Runnymede to look after and give respite to carers caring for sufferers of all forms of Dementia. The group runs two drop-in centres weekly and other social events such as a breakfast club, respite breaks and quizzes, etc.
Charms The Essex Therapy Centre
Charitable activities, Health, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareCHARMS (No. 1123446) is the only Centre for Hyperbaric & Normobaric Oxygen Therapy in Essex, supporting Long-COVID, Cancer, Neurological & Urological Disorders & Sports Injuries,. We also provide Health & Wellbeing Advice & Advocacy, Counselling & Psychological Interventions, Acupuncture/Massage & Exercise Equipment, and, with links into Communities, we support Carers & Social Events & Activities.
Dementia Singing Experience, Sussex
Arts, Health, Housing, Social careWe take structured and interactive singing, activity and craft sessions into community day care centres, Age UK or council run and dedicated care homes supporting those living with dementia and offering respite opportunities for carers. Our sessions are unique in the fact that we approach every individual and make sure that everyone feels relaxed and at ease.
The Bowkett Family Foundation
Beneficiary group, Religion, Social care, Social welfareWe offer accommodation at the seaside for respite for carers and poor vulnerable people with the advice of the St. Vincents de Paul Society in the Anglia Diocese of The Roman Catholic Church.
Louth And District Hospice Limited
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Health, Housing, Social careThe provision of an adult hospice to serve Louth and the surrounding towns and villages. The provision of hospice at home care and also day care to allow a break for carers. Fundraising to this end via public activities and donations together with fund raising via subsidiary charity shops.
The Forget Me Not's (crawley)
Beneficiary group, Health, Social care, Social welfareThe Forget Me Nots ensure no carer, loved one, friend or family member of someone living with dementia in Crawley and surrounding area would ever feel alone. We exist to provide friendship, help, advice and a hand to hold when needed.We meet twice a week offering lunch and supper, meaningful activities and support for carers within Govenment COVID guidelines.
Pitshanger Community Play Centre
Beneficiary group, Social carePlaycentre for carers/parents with children under 5 years of age. The playcentre operates in the Borough of Ealing.
Bourne Valley Day Centre For The Elderly
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing, Social care, Social welfareOffers companionship, help & support to elderly residents of the Bourne Valley and other local areas as the trustees see fit who live alone or with relatives/carers in line with Social Services policy of keeping people in their own homes for as long as possible, thereby encouraging and enabling people to be as independent as possible. To provide respite for carers of the elderly.
Hands On Carers Charity
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social care, Social welfareProvide welfare rights advice and guidance.Assist Carers to have respite breaks Support Carers with appeals and tribunalsAdvocacy Services Seasonal activities for young people Forum meetings.Food bank Services
Courthouse Community Centre
Crime and Justice, Facilities, Health, Social care, SocietyThe main activities include running a respite project for carers and ex carers, interfaith activities, offering mindfulness based stress reduction courses and offering support to prisoners and those nearing end of life.
Diamonds International Christian Ministries
Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Religion, Social care, Social welfareCharity has several projects: supporting the community [families, single men or women] who are in need of food supplies through food banks. Support to those in prison [men or women] or families with the criminal justice processes, including court hearings/prison visits. Support carers of Autistic children or adults [any age] by providing a safe and quiet environment sharing info/signposting .
Veterans For Veterans In Care
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careWe, Locate, Engage and Integrate the "Forgotten Army" of Armed Forces Veterans in Care Homes along with their families and carers into the veteran community. We also provide workshops to help carers understand what a veteran is and provide resources that assist carers and family in communicating with veterans about their service days. Reminiscing especially helps those with dementia.
Make Memories Matter
Health, Social care, Social welfareMake Memories Matter runs day centres for older adults, including those with dementia, providing social interaction, activities, exercise, and respite for carers. Based in the New Forest, our hubs promote wellbeing, independence, and community connection through person centred support and engagement.
Mina Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social careMina Foundation promotes and raises awareness of long term chronic conditions that impacts communities and carers, while providing direct support, advice, information, advocacy, healthy behaviour education and guidance on carers rights. We organise community events and wider activities with local partners to improve the physical and metal well-being for carers and their families facing inequality.
Amputees & Carers Support In Liverpool
Beneficiary group, Social careWe Provide free and confidential support within the Liverpool and Merseyside areas for people for whom an amputation may be necessary or who already are amputees, this also extends to their families, partners and carers.Based on first hand experience we can provide advice, practical help and support when and where it is needed.
High Wycombe Gateway Club
Arts, Social careProvidinga) A weekly club for members over the age of 18 with learning disabilityb) Additional trips to theatre, seaside etc. during the yearc) Some provision of relief time for carers
Wolverhampton Elder Asians And Disabled
Health, Leisure, Social care, Social welfarewe provide a day drop in centre with social, educational and recreational activities. we reduce isolation of elders by providing awareness raising sessions, advice and information and befriending. we also provide carer support. we arrange trips and outings as well as in house activities. We also provide mental health awareness project which provides support and assistance for carers and sufferers.
Friendship Lincs
Associations, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareWe provide a social group for people with special needs in Mablethorpe& area for members to meet, socialise and have the oportunity to undertake a wide range of recreational and leisure activities. We have day trips and provide relief time for carers.
Honiton Carers Support Group
Social careActivities include Art & Craft, Speakers on various subjects, Walk & Chats and many other activities all chosen by the members themselves.
Friends Of Heavitree Health Centre
Associations, Facilities, Health, Social care, Social welfareProvide transport to medical appointments.Provide transport and assistance with shopping.Provide transport and assistance to lunch clubs.Social drop in club for carers and ex carers.Carers support service / befriending.Memory cafe.
Somali Well Women Project
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareHome work club for children between 6 -15 years old, youth sessions for young people, carers support, cooking classes and training for Somali women e.g NVQ Health & Social Care Level 2 & 3, employment and health talks. Physical activities, social event and outings, support services and networking.
Young Carers' Crew (north Hertfordshire And Stevenage)
Beneficiary group, Health, Leisure, Social careTo relieve the needs of young carers aged 8-18 in North Hertfordshire, Stevenage and the surrounding areas through the provision of support, recreational activities and the opportunity to meet with peers faced with similar situations.Young carers help look after someone in their family who has an illness, a disability, or is affected by mental ill-health or substance misuse.
The Mistra Trust
Social careSUPPORT FOR CARERS OF THOSE IN NEED THROUGH RESPITE.
Friends Of Mount Pleasant Health Centre
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Health, Social care, Social welfareProvide transport to & from health centre/hospital/dentist for referred patients. Collect & deliver prescriptions for housebound patients. Visit lonely or isolated patients. Prepare details for CRB. Sitting with someone to give carer a break. Monthly meeting for carers plus day to day support and three outings plus 1 dinner per annum. Raising funds to provide extra facilities at centre to benefit
Hope For All Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social careEmpower women and girls in UK and Africa. Advance Special Needs Education and promote Disability rights. Educational and creative workshops for Carers. Epilepsy Alliance Africa Awareness. Autism and Special Needs centres. Provide grants to organisations that provide service to disabled young people. Provide supported advice service to refugees and Asylum seekers. General Charitable purposes.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many carer-support social care charities are there in the UK?
There are 241 registered carer-support social care charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the carer-support social care charities by income?
Barnardo's is the largest by latest reported annual income (£340.3m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of carer-support social care charities?
Carer-support social care charities reported a combined annual income of £6.1bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for carer-support social care charities?
Across all carer-support social care charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 90.4%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of carer-support social care charities?
Carer-support social care charities have an average annual income of £2.1m. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.