Social care Charities That specialise in Respite
Discover 483 Social care charities that specialise in respite. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Step By Step London
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Leisure, Social careThe Charity provides out-of-school hours activities for children with disabilities in the London Boroughs of Hackney and Haringey. The Charity's aims are to provide social, leisure and developmental benefits to children and young people with disabilities and provide support and respite to their families.
Royal Cambridge Home Limited
Housing, Social careTHE CHARITY PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR WOMEN AND MEN WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE CROWN AND WOMEN AND MEN WHO CAN BE CONSIDERED TO BE OR HAVE BEEN DEPENDENT ON A MAN OR WOMAN WHO HAS SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE CROWN. THE CHARITY ALSO OFFERS DAY RESPITE CARE TO MEN AND WOMEN LIVING LOCALLY.
Enfield Carers Centre
Charitable activities, Health, Housing, Social careTo improve the lives of carers in Enfield by championing their right to have choice about how their needs are met and to have a voice in shaping how services are developed for those they care for. We support Carers by providing training, information, advocacy, various support groups, counselling, complementary therapy, respite activities, replacement care and home/personal care services.
Little Gate Farm
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Social careLittle Gate is a charity providing a skills and training program for learning disabled & Autistic adults and young people who want to go into paid work through supported employment. We also provide respite through our holiday club for children with learning disabilities and difficulties.
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.
Pilton House Trust
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social care, Social welfareTHE RELIEF OF POVERTY, SICKNESS AND OLD AGE IN PARTICULAR BY THE PROVISION OF SUITABLE HOUSING ACCOMMODATION AND NURSING HOMES AND THE PROVISION OF DAY AND RESPITE CARE FACILITIES FOR ELDERLY PERSONS IN BARNSTAPLE, WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE.
Action For Family Carers
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure, Social careThe relief of persons who are ill, disabled, incapacitated or elderly by the provision of information, education, support, respite care, recreation and advocacy for their Carers
Rockinghorse Children's Charity
Beneficiary group, Health, Social careAt Rockinghorse, we aim to make life better for sick and disabled babies, children and teenagers across Sussex. We do this by providing cutting edge equipment that the NHS cannot cover and by making medical and respite facilities for children and young people as comfortable, friendly and accessible as possible.
The Countess Of Brecknock Hospice Trust
Beneficiary group, Health, Social careThe charity supports the work of the Hospice which provides respite and palliative care to patients suffering from all forms of cancer and other non-malignant serious illnesses, who reside in the area of benefit (Andover and its surrounding villages) or have a real and substantial connection with the area of benefit. Together with comfort and support for their families, friends and carers.
Ymddiriedolaeth Gofalwyr Gogledd Cymru – Gwasanaethau Gofal Croesffyrdd Carers Trust North Wales – Crossroads Care Services
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careThe charitable company is registered as a domiciliary care agency with the Care Inspectorate Wales, and employs trained carer support workers who work closely with families who have caring commitments. We deliver home based respite and emotional support specifically to carers and their families, and we also provide weekly and monthly support groups.
The Chiltern Centre Limited
Beneficiary group, Social careThe provision of respite care and associated services to young people and their families
Aapna Services Limited
Social careHealth and social care activitiesDay Care Provision for Older PeopleLearning Disability Day CareMental Health Day Care ProvisionHome Care SupportCommunity Care SupportShort Breaks and Respite Care
Kef Kids
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Leisure, Religion, Social careThe charity provides out-of-school hours activities for children with disabilities, primarily from the Jewish communities in the London Borough of Barnet, but also to Jewish children in Brent and Hackney and other areas in England. The charity's aims are to provide social, leisure and developmental benefits to children with disabilities and support and respite to their families.
Yellow Submarine Holidays
Beneficiary group, Social care, Social welfareYELLOW SUBMARINE BELIEVES PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES DESERVE TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL. WE ARE A SMALL AWARD-WINNING CHARITY WHICH PRIDES ITSELF ON HELPING THE MOST DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE IN OXFORDSHIRE BUILD THEIR CONFIDENCE, INDEPENDENCE AND A SENSE OF SELF-WORTH. AT THE SAME TIME WE AIM TO MEET THE HUGE NEED FOR RESPITE FOR FAMILIES AND CARERS.
Dementia Matters
Charitable activities, Health, Housing, Social careDementia Matters provides support services to people with dementia and other degenerative neurological disorders and their carers. The charity provides a home care and support service in the community, independent supported living houses, day centres, residential respite care, training, advice and information and advocacy.
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.
Dementia Concern
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careThe charity provides weekend day care, care and respite in the home, support, advice and information, assessment and client representation for carers and people with dementia. It also provides services for younger people with dementia.
The London Pathway
Education, Health, Housing, Social careProvide support to homeless patients admitted to hospital by mentoring & advocating for homeless people during hospital stays & following discharge; define, establish & implement a model of medical respite care for homeless patients; support the Faculty of Homeless & Inclusion Health, ensure homeless people have a voice in healthcare provision and a role in co-production of Pathway's work.
Womens Work (derbyshire) Limited
Beneficiary group, Health, Social care, Social welfareTo protect and preserve health, relieve financial hardship and advance education (particularly but not exclusively relating to sexual health and substance abuse) of women and their families in Derbyshire (but without limitation to the area), particularly but not exclusively by providing information, support, respite and utilising the relevant agencies and organisation in pursuit of there objects.
Social Eyes
Beneficiary group, Social careThe organisation provides help and support to individuals who live in the local community who have mild to moderate learning disabilities and autism, offering a stimulating and safe environment for all who attend, which in turn provides respite for full time parents and carers.
Special Reconnaissance Regimental Association
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social careThe Charity has financially contributed towards respite and welfare associated activities or events that promote the well-being of the Regiment. The Charity remains in a position to provide financial support to former and serving members of the Regiment and their immediate families at a time of need. Income is generated from endorsed fundraising events and Benefactor or Corporate donations.
Main - Taking Autism Personally
Beneficiary group, Social careAt MAIN we support people, not "cases" or "numbers".We provide a variety of services to adults and children on the Autism Spectrum along with Parents and carers, offering advice, guidance and information around a range of issues, such as benefits, diagnosis, techniques and strategies, etc.. MAIN also offer short break respite, training, seminars & a range of adult service
Bishops Stortford Mencap
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Leisure, Social careSpec Needs Nursery for under 5 s.Speech and language therapy.Weekend and school holiday clubs for children and young people.Adult social and support sessions.Sports, gardening, performing arts, and Music Man Project groups for adults.Resulting short respite for carers.
The Alex Group
Housing, Social careWe provide residential care for people age 18-65 with disabilities who require 24 hour support. This is suitable for people who no longer can live on their own or in supported living, or for people who have been supported by their carer and it has become too difficult for them to continue caring for them. we also offer day care and respite care.
Richmond Upon Thames Crossroads Care Scheme
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, Social careClassification: 103 Medical/Health/Sickness 104 DisabilityWe provide respite care for Carers of all ages, our highly qualified staff offer person-centred services to meet the needs of the carers and the cared for. We run a 'Caring Cafe' for people living with Dementia and their carers, a Saturday club for children with learning difficulties, a carers drop incorporating digital tablet training
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many respite social care charities are there in the UK?
There are 483 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 £6.1bn 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 90.4%. 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 £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.