Social care Charities That specialise in Respite
Discover 113 Social care charities that specialise in respite. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Eckling Grange Limited
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careEckling Grange is a leading local provider of Christian care. It has a 60 room Residential and Dementia Care Home for the elderly, providing personal care and accommodation. 20 of the rooms have additional security, providing secure accommodation. It also provides integrated sheltered accommodation in its 54 bungalows, as well as domiciliary, respite and day care services.
The Broomgrove Trust
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careTo provide convalescent, nursing and respite care for the sick and aged in the Sheffield area, through the provision of fully-serviced nursing accommodation for residential patients, and through one self-contained residential flat providing sheltered accommodation for the elderly, being fully registered with all required regulatory bodies.
Lincolnshire House Association
Health, Social careLincolnshire House is a registered charity based in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, providing residential, day and respite care services for adults with Cerebral Palsy and Similar Disabilities.We provide high quality residential accommodation for 35 residents with day and 2 respite care facilities for people who have some form of Cerebral Palsy.
The Horse Trust
Animals, Housing, Research, Social careThe Horse Trust exists to enhance and improve the quality of life of equines in the UK. In achieving these objectives The Trust undertakes three main strategic aims:Sanctuary - to provide sanctuary and respite care at The Home of Rest for Horses Scientific Research - to fund non-invasive research.Knowledge and Skills - to devise and deliver a broad spectrum of training courses.
Cambridge House And Talbot
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Social care, Social welfareCambridge House is a social action centre that works with vulnerable individuals, families and communities to tackle the injustice of poverty. Services include1. Education & respite 2. Youth empowerment 3. Employment & volunteering 4. Legal, advice & advocacy 5. Community enterprise facilities, offices, & meeting spaces
Life Path Trust Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social careThe main activities of the Charity at present are :Care and SupportWe support people with learning disabilities in their own homes, day opportunities and provide personal care if needed. We also provide a respite service.Supported employmentWe provide supported employment to people with learning disabilities through our subsidiary Newpath Ventures Limited which runs a number of businesse
Cherry Trees
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careOur mission is to be a force for good by transforming lives through exceptional home from home care for children with all disabilities and their families. Respite is offered to children aged 0-19 years, anything from a 2 hour tea visit up to a 16 night stay. Our ethos of child first, disability second is central to us achieving our aims for each of the children that access our services.
The Sussex Beacon
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Social careThe objects of the Sussex Beacon are to promote the prevention and control of the illness known as HIV/AIDS by public education and research and to relieve personal suffering from this illness and to support the families and friends of these persons. To this end the charity runs a ten bedroom in patient unit offering respite, convalescent and terminal care, and a day care service.
Lennox Childrens Cancer Fund
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careThe activity of the charity is the relief of pain and suffering sustained by children diagnosed with any form of cancer, and in such manner as may be considered reasonable by the trustees.The charity owns and operates two respite holiday homes for such children and their families. The charity also provides financial grants and emotional support.
Rustington Convalescent Home (carpenters Company)
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careThe Charity runs a convalescent home in Rustington near Littlehampton to provide long or short term convalescent care for men or women who are recovering from sickness or surgery and to provide respite care for those in need.
The Children's Adventure Farm Trust LTD
Beneficiary group, Social care, Social welfareThe charity offers holidays, activity days and respite facilities for disadvantaged children, who may have life limiting conditions, chronic sickness, disabilities or come from extremely impoverished backgrounds.
Sailors' Children's Society
Beneficiary group, Social care, Social welfareSailors' Children's Society provides help to seafarers' children after a traumatic event such as bereavement/loss, diagnosis of terminal illness or breakdown of a marital relationship. Help includes clothing and children's welfare grants, respite breaks, emotional support and links to other specialist organisations for additional help. We aim to let children be children during difficult times.
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Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Leisure, Social careThe charity provides respite for parents and carers who have young people with special needs in there care, also ensures a safe and heppy environment for after school clubs and evening entertainment for young people with special needs.
The Yercombe (gloucestershire) Trust
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careThe Trust utilises Yercombe Lodge as a residential care home with respite facilities and day services for the elderly and physically disabled of Gloucestershire.
The Guild Of Benevolence Of The Institute Of Marine Engineering, Science And Technology
Charitable activities, Housing, Research, Social care, Social welfareThe Guild aims to assist generally in the relief of hardship for marine engineers, past and present members of the IMarEST, and their dependents, by making regular grants to supplement very low incomes and by making one-off grants to assist in the purchase of items essential for the recipient's wellbeing, essential home repairs, costs of respite care and with debt relief.
The Meadowside Charity Newton Abbot And District
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social care, Social welfareThis charity runs "Meadowside" a residential home for up to 11 residents with varying degrees of learning and/or physical disabilities, which has been their home for up to 30 years. Respite Care is also provided. Social events are also organised for the members, including those from the wider community.
The Linder Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Health, Social careCurrent funding priorities are: Medical Research - with a preference for projects relating to surgeryHospice and Respite Care - with a focus on relieving painYoung People - particularly teenagers, young offenders and those in careThe Environment - addressing the harmful effects of human activityThe Arts - supporting musical tuition and concerts, concentrating on youth
Headway Thames Valley Limited
Beneficiary group, Social careHeadway Thames Valley aims to increase understanding of brain injury and its consequences using individual programmes to enhance cognitive, physical and personal development and encouraging the return to as normal a life as possible. Holidays, meet ups, support groups. courses & trips improve social and community re-integration and provide support, advice and respite to the families and carers.
The Redbridge Respite Care Association
Health, Social careWe provide support to people with Dementia and mental health problems and their carers, by providing a respite service and also a day centre facility.
The 3h Foundation
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careIndependent group holidays for adults and young people with disabilities.Holiday grants for low income families with a disabled member for a UK break. Grants also available for carer respite breaks.Carer support through relaxing spa days and pamper hampers.Support for young people with disabilities and young carers including home-based challenges, activity hampers and funded days out.
Chinese Wellbeing
Economic and community development, Health, Social care, Social welfareOur services help to keep Chinese Elders in independent living as long as possible. We provide Domiciliary Care and Respite Services , Personal Wellbeing Services, a pre and post diagnostic dementia support service. Our Evergreen Club provides health talks including Covid related and various activities which reduce social isolation, loneliness and help to improve physical and mental wellbeing.
Cchf Allaboutkids
Beneficiary group, Social care, Social welfareCCHF All About Kids (Formerly known as Children's Country Holidays Fund) is a registered national charity, founded in 1884. We exist to give disadvantaged children a range of residential activity and respite breaks. We improve the quality of children's lives and help them to recognise their potential in a safe and happy environment.
Hertsmere Mencap
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Social careThe support for individuals with a learning disability, their parents and carers, whether through the provision of care, advocacy, treatment or education; campaigning for greater awareness and better provision of services; service delivery in a range of areas including leisure, respite care, residential care, education and employment
Derby Kids' Camp
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social care, Social welfareDerby Kids' Camp is a 100% volunteer-run charity providing FREE holidays for some of Derby's most deserving young children. With the support of 150-170 volunteers, approx 350-300 children each year benefit from what may be their only holiday.We provide a much needed break for disadvantaged children, children who will benefit from social/personal development or provide respite for carers.
Oxford And District Mencap
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social careThe care and support of children and adults with a learning disability - and support for their parents and other carers :- seven o'clock social club for adults age 15 and over, Summer holiday programme for about 90 children and adults - also giving a week's respite to carers.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many respite social care charities are there in the UK?
There are 113 registered respite social care charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the respite 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 respite social care charities?
Respite social care charities reported a combined annual income of £3.4bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for respite social care charities?
Across all respite social care charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 86.7%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of respite social care charities?
Respite social care charities have an average annual income of £4.2m. 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.