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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Hertfordshire Convalescent Trust
Social care, Social welfareThe aim of the trust is to provide convalescent and respite care for the sick and their carers throughout Hertfordshire. Grants are given to pay for convalescence and for respite and recuperative holidays. Grants are made to those suffering from the effects of poverty and social deprivation.
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.
Fd-UK
Beneficiary group, Health, Social careSupport children and young adults suffering from Familial Dysautonomia. We pay for physio and therapy and medicine not available under the NHS, financial help for the families who need respite care. Assist with travel to USA FD centre for assessment and treatment. We update sufferers and families with information of research and treatments and information about genetic testing .
The League Of Friends Of The Fairford Hospital
Associations, Health, Housing, Saving of lives, Social careHome Nursing - including terminal careFunding Student CounsellingLunch ClubsVolunteer Drivers SchemeFunding Foot ClinicFunding First Responders GroupDrug CollectionFunding Memory ClubFamily Respite Funding
The Arbib Lucas Charity
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social careMAKES GRANTS TO WOMEN ONLY IN REDUCED FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES BY PROVIDING THEM WITH TANGIBLE ITEMS TO HELP EASE THEIR DAY-TO-DAY LIVING IN THE LONG TERM. IT IS NOT WITHIN THE REMIT TO SETTLE DEBTS, OUTSTANDING BILLS, EDUCATIONAL COURSES, HEALTHCARE TREATMENT, ETC. RESPITE BREAKS ARE CONSIDERED ONLY IN EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES.
Shropshire Kidney Patients Association
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Social careFUND RAISING TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOLIDAY RESPITE ACCOMODATION.PURCHASE OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND WELFARE ITEMS THAT BENEFIT GROUP OF PATIENTS AND NOT INDIVIDUALS.PUBLICISING INFORMATION ON RENAL MATTERS FOR PATIENT MEMBERS VIA NEWSHEETS,AND MINUTESCREATING LOCAL IMAGE AND AWARENESS WITH INTERVIEWS ON RADIO,CONTACTS
Nora Parsons Centre
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social careProvides respite to families and friends by providing day care for adults on Monday and Thursday between 10am and 3pm. Coffee, Tea, Biscuits plus a hot meal are provided for up to 20 people per day. The Day Centre provides this service for 21 local villages. The funds are built up from Donations from the Parish Councils, Fundraising and Individuals.
The Matthew Trust
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social care, Social welfareThe Matthew Trust is a national charity for people with mental health problems and victims of abuse as they are amongst the most misunderstood and disadvantaged in our society. We give help for their everyday lives - for example - clothing, furniture and equipment to repair bleak homes, respite breaks for the family, child carers holidays, second chance education to encourage back to work or hobbi
Cherry Orchards (camphill) Community Limited
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careThe provision of residential, respite and day services in a therapeutic community for people with special developmental needs, which can include life crises, mental health problems, an/or learning disabilities, however, the registered care home run by the charity has now been closed.
RAF Association, Brecon Branch
Armed forces, Associations, Housing, Social careWe provide a wide range of Welfare support and facilities for both serving and retired members of the RAF and their dependents. We also provide respite care using one of the homes throughout the UK operated by the main RAFA charity. We are finding that the area we cover is constantly increasing due to adjacent branch closures, due to the age of members; many of who served in WWII.
Care In Crosspool
Charity and VCS support, Social care, Social welfareOur team of local volunteers provide help and support to the local community. We offer befriending services, transport to appointments, some shopping assistance and a respite sitting service.
Breakaway
Housing, Social careBreakaway provides respite breaks for carers with or without their cared for, for one week in a holiday mobile home at the Devon Cliffs Holiday Park at Sandy Bay, Exmouth, Devon.
Runcorn Frodsham And District Society For Mentally Handicapped Children And Adults
Beneficiary group, Social careProvides activities for people with learning disabilities in Halton and Vale Royal. Also respite and support for carers.
Semerwater Outdoor Pursuit Centre
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareBefriending, social and respite holidays for people with learning difficulties.
Friends Of Maplewood
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social careSupporting Disabled Children who attend a local Respite Centre
Thorne Family Support Group
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social careWe supply sporting and leisure activities for children and adults with severe learning difficulties, providing valuable respite for carers. Our activities are swimming youth club boccia curling & football. Support meeting for carers plus outings.
Shrewsbury Mencap
Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social careSports, Holidays - Respite For Parents (Residential i.e. Arthog). Cookery, Art/Craft, Swimming, Music, Outings to Local Town's, Saturday Football matches (Shrewsbury Town STFC) Outdoor Pursuits.
The Chernobyl Relief Foundation In The UK
Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, Saving of lives, Social care, Social welfareDelivery of goods and clothing to affected children.Arranging holidays for their health and respite care for their families.Arranging concerts and talks.Providing hospital equipment and medical aidArranging special service to mark Anniversary of the disaster.
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.
Coedpoeth And District Care Group
Arts, Beneficiary group, Social careA CLUB WHICH OFFERS ACTIVITIES TO PEOPLE WITH A DISABILTY AND PROVIDES A RESPITE PERIOD FOR THEIR FAMILIES.ACTIVITES INCUDE ARTS & CRAFTS, GAMES, OUTINGS.THE CLUB IS OPEN TO ALL AGES.
Fanny Maria Kemp Welfare Fund
Health, Social care, Social welfareProvides small grants for those in need, those who are sick, those who require help for purchase of equipment or goods, or who need some respite care or support.
The Bergman Osterberg Union Benefit Fund
Education, Health, Housing, Social careFinancial help given to meet a particular need of former students having completed initial teacher training on Dartford Campus/The University of Greenwich and ex-members of staff. Payments towards the cost of provision of service or equipment for the sick and infirm, adaptations to homes of the disabled, fuel bills, travel expenses for hospital, care home or respite care visits.
Halo (handicapped Activities And Leisure Organisation)
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social careProviding a social club for disabled adults and children giving respite for parents and carers.Club nights are every 1st3rd & 5th Tuesday each month we provide arts and crafts,quizes,cooking,games etc.
St Anthony Of Padua Foundation For The Disabled
Social care, Social welfareGives grants through Social Services Departments and voluntary organisations for the relief of poverty. To enhance the independence of people with disabilities with grants towards respite care, household equipment, aids and adaptations etc.
The Philips Price Fund
Housing, Social carewe provide financial support for home alterations, respite care, general relief for the needy in the Parishes of Tibberton, Taynton and Rudford & Highleadon.
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.