Social care Charities That specialise in Respite
Discover 130 Social care charities that specialise in respite. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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The Norfolk Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Social careWe provide a specially adapted boat and respite Lodge for disabled people visiting Blakeney, North Norfolk. This allows them, their families, friends and carers to access our heritage coast and two National Nature Reserves in Blakeney Harbour and provides a base for wider engagement with nature in Norfolk. These activities successfully support our beneficiaries physical and mental wellbeing.
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.
Heather Club
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Leisure, Social careA weekly social club, providing a warm, caring atmosphere for the elderly, and those with early dementia; where they are stimulated by games, exercise and entertainment.It also gives respite to their carers two days a week.
Clevedon Convalescent Fund
Health, Housing, Social careThe charity seeks to help those in need of convalescence, for whatever reason, who cannot afford the total cost of such convalescence. 1) Persons recovering from sickness, medical or surgical treatment. 2) Such persons who are in a weak state of health and require a change of air, or require respite care.
Support For Carers (scarborough And District)
Housing, Social care, Social welfareTo give Carers weekly respite time thus safeguarding their health and enabling them to continue to care at home. To operate a service that befriends socially isolated people living alone in the local community.
Chipping Barnet Seniors Day Centre
Beneficiary group, Social careTo operate for the benefit of Chipping Barnet. To provide a club-like atmosphere. To provide information and advice. Allow some respite to carers.Information and adviceExercise classesIntergenerational activityshoppingTransport to day Centreby day centre's busCoffee, lunch and tea.
The Union Of Catholic Mothers
Social careProvided respite convalescent holidays for those in need, also helping bring up to date issues of concern to our members.
Portsmouth Victoria Nursing Association
Arts, Health, Professions, Social care, Social welfareThe Charity provides help to the sick or disabled who are in financial need. Grants may be made to purchase among other items, equipment, special clothing, help with energy bills and respite care. Support is also given to the Community Nurses by providing help with training courses, books and special equipment not normally funded by the NHS.
Norfolk Constabulary Benevolent Fund
Beneficiary group, Housing, Saving of lives, Social care, Social welfareThe Norfolk Constabulary Benevolent Fund was established to assist in needy cases of members, former members, their widows, orphans or dependants. It does this by paying grants and interest free loans where necessary and by the provision of holiday homes for rest and recuperation and for respite or convalescence.
Wilderness Trust
Arts, Housing, Research, Social care, Social welfareEnvironmental protection and enhancementEducation in traditional crafts, arts, sustainable living, natural sciences and heritagePromotion of the artsRelief of suffering by inclusion of marginalised people in communal life and work and by providing a place of temporary refuge or respite
Saffron Walden Mencap Society
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social care, Social welfareOur charity provides social activities, respite assistance and information and help with everyday problems for our members with learning disabilities. We have a weekly social club for all members in the area from aged 18 upwards. We also operate a weekly allotment group and a 15-25 weekly activity group.
Wigan & Leigh Mencap Society
Beneficiary group, Social careTo serve the interests of persons with learning disabilities and their families. To increase understanding and public awareness of the problems & needs of the learning disabled and their families. To enhance the social intergration of persons with learning disabilities into the community. To promote respite for carers.
The October Club
Beneficiary group, Health, Social careDay Centre for people in the local area suffering from Dementia/Alzheimer's so giving their families/carer much needed respite.
The Fred Towler Charity Trust
Charitable activities, Environment, Social careThe Trust provides grants and work with Respite and holiday organizations like Joined-Up Holidays, born of a desire to connect people with animals, nature and the natural environment regardless of anyone's special needs or disabilities. By offering farm visits with activities individually tailored to the needs and wishes of each guest
The Everest Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing, Social careThe object of the charity is the relief of persons in need who are elderly, sick, convalescent, disabled or infirm. The trustees relieve those eligible for assistance by making grants of money to enable or assist them to obtain accommodation, rest or respite which they could not otherwise afford. They also provide grants to carers of such people to enable or to assist them to obtain respite.
Carers Sitter Service (stamford Bourne And Deepings)
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careTo relieve in the Stamford, Bourne and Deepings areas the stresses experienced by carers within the family or home by offering a respite service through provision of a temporary replacement care facility.
Birmingham Multi-Care Support Services LTD
Beneficiary group, Social careTo provide care and support to people in Birmingham who have multiple disabilities and to provide respite for their parents and carers.
Hospice At Home Volunteers Leighton Linslade Branch
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, Housing, Social careWe provide a free, confidential voluntary service offering extra care to those living with life limiting illnesses and support to their carers in Leighton Buzzard, Linslade and the district. Our service provides an opportunity for clients to have someone to talk to outside of the family unit, or for their carers to have some respite.
Clwb Yf Efail (the Smithy Centre)
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careTo provide Day Centre facilities for the Elderly and Respite Care Service. Mondays/Wednesdays/Thursdays and Fridays are generally allocated to "home bound" elderly who are transported to the Club by either Council's transportation or Community buses/taxis.On Tuesdays the club is allocated to Respite Care and those club mobile members who wish to attend.
Wokingham And West Berkshire Mental Health Association
Health, Social care, Social welfareSupport for mentally ill people and their carers through the provision of a drop in centre, crisis support, advice and information, befriending, and a holiday/respite caravan.
The Smilers Club
Beneficiary group, Social careSocial and respite evening club for adults with learning difficulties.
Sunnyhill Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Social care, Social welfare1. Provides social activities for the elderly and disabled.2. Provides Events for the community 3. Provides premises for respite club.4. Provides premises for learning disabilities team5. Provides premises for family gatherings for local residents6. Provides premises for religious groups7. Sporting activities for all ages8. Provides Activities Child9.Premises various user groups
The Dales Special School Fund
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Social careTo provide out of school activities and encourage fundraising, for pupils with Special Educational Needs at The Dales School. These activities will be offered above and beyond what is delivered through the National Curriculum eg (respite holidays / Christmas outings - pantomime etc.)
The Four Villages' Day Centre
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareRunning a Day Centre once a week at Blunden Court, Bramley Surrey.For the Villages of Shamley Green, Wonersh, Blackheath and Bramley, and other outlying villages . Where the elderly, lonely,and disabled are given coffee, lunch, exercise and paid entertainment in warm, pleasant and comfortable surroundings. Giving the members company and those that care for them respite. Transport is provided.
The Royal Air Forces Association Tamworth Branch
Armed forces, Housing, Social careprovides help to ex members of the Royal Air Force and their dependants in the Tamworth Area in the form of welfare and other requirements including respite home accommodation when neccessary
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many respite social care charities are there in the UK?
There are 130 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 £4.1bn 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 88.1%. 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 £4.3m. 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.