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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Children With Cystic Fibrosis-Dream Holidays
Beneficiary group, Health, Social careWe provide respite holidays for families who have a child suffering from the life-threatening illness of Cystic Fibrosis. Each family is referred to us by their CF child's hospital. Holidays are for families from all areas of the UK, and are taken within the UK.
Little Heroes Asd Support
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Social care, Social welfareTHE RELIEF OF CHILDREN AFFECTED BY AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) AND THEIR FAMILIES, IN SOUTHEND ON SEA, ESSEX AND THE SURROUNDING AREA, BY THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT, INFORMATION, OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESPITE, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND NETWORKING.WE HOLD WEEKLY DROP IN SESSIONS FOR THE FAMILIES AND CARERS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM, IN ADDITION DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS WE ORGANISE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES.
Stable Lives
Animals, Beneficiary group, Social careStable Lives provides support to military veterans, blue light workers, young people and their families who are dealing with the effects of exposure to mental trauma. We use land based activities and teach people how to interact with horses rehabilitated from physical and mental abuse to rebuild confidence, self esteem and self worth, this is done within respite days and courses.
Churchill Lines Foundation
Charitable activities, Social careDuring the period the CLCF have provided guest speakers and lecturers for group education of the beneficiaries; CLCF have provide funds to instal access assistance equipment for injured beneficiaries; and maintain residencies. CLCF have also provided funding for respite trips for beneficiaries, and funding for battlefiled tours and Rememberance events.
Tapestry Day Club
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careTapestry Day Club offers high quality, stimulating small group day support for people living with early-stage Dementia while providing valuable respite to their carers. We employ fully vetted and trained hosts who run their small groups in the comfort and safety of the hosts' family homes. The day includes optional memory boosting activities, refreshments, a home cooked lunch and transport.
Tabor Centre
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social careTabor Centre provides day care facilities for disabled adults, at the same time allowing respite for family carers. The emphasis is on enabling, independent living and rehabilitation, and members can benefit from classwork, recreational activities, advice and support, and outreach services.
The Respite Association
Social careSince 2001 (we became a CIO in 2021) we have enabled Carers, who are ordinary people doing extraordinary things, to obtain a well earned break by funding an alternative Carer to act in their place whilst they have a break. Breaks can take the form of anything from enabling attendance at an evening class, a weekend break or longer. We also provide free week long seaside holidays.
Brave Foundation
Social careProviding support for people for the public benefit.The charity provides accommodation close to the Bulgarian border with Macedonia where a person who is in (charitable) need may retreat to focus on their recovery and return to health. This provides people with the opportunity to avoid the stresses and strains of daily life and has a period of respite from the strain and temptations.
Moving Senses Positive Futures
Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, Leisure, Social careProvide comprehensive support.Promote mental health and wellbeing.Empower families.Create inclusive environments to facilitate activities and workshops such as sports, arts and crafts, mindfulness and sensory play.Provides a respite service for children and young people.Provides a day services for young adults.
Pumpkin And Friends Charity
Animals, Education, Social careFounded in 2021. Pumpkin and Friends Charity set out to raise awareness and money for animals with disabilities. Providing equipment and financial help. Rescue, rebilhation and rehoming of disabled animals.Therapy dogs, training and certification. Educational visits to schools and universities. Our aim is to open Pumpkin and friends animal retreat and respite centre.
Square Peg Activities Limited
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social careThe charity will provide a range of activities to support children and adults with additional needs and or disabilities as well as their families, to access appropriate leisure facilities by delivering play activities, respite holidays and workshops to learn new skills. They operate in the West Midlands area.
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
Gt Yarmouth And Gorleston Young Carers
Beneficiary group, Health, Social careGYGYC offers age-specific peer support groups for Young Carers aged 5 to 21 who are caring for their parents or supporting their parents in caring for a sibling. Through targeted activities that offer support, respite, fun and learning opportunities, facilitated by Youth Workers offering support with their coping mechanisms and strategies to improvement their physical and mental health.
Attleborough Day Centre
Beneficiary group, Social careTo promote the relief of elderly people in anymanner which now is or hereinafter may be deemed by law to be charitable withinAttleborough and District (hereinafter called the 'area of benefit') and in particularto provide a day care centre in order to benefit people who are elderly or disabledand to provide their carers with respite..
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.
Kinship Carers
Beneficiary group, Health, Social care, Social welfareOur project supports families raising children when their biological parents can no longer do so due to alcohol and drug misuse, bereavement, imprisonment, mental health issues etc. We support the young person and the kinship carers offering respite, one to one and group work, training courses, coffee mornings, pamper days.
Clyst Caring Friends
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social care, Social welfareWe provide care and support to those who are unwell, elderly, or living with disability or loneliness in the local community. We offer day care and transport services and in doing so also provide essential respite for carers. We work with others, including our local medical practice, to enable people to remain as independent as possible in their own homes, and to uphold the dignity of our clients.
In Touch/kids United
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social careSupport children and young people with disabilities and their families by providing advice, information, respite and recreational activities.
Special Play And Leisure After School Hours
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Leisure, Social careTHE CHARITY'S OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE HOLISTIC SUPPORT TO CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES/ADDITIONAL NEEDS, AND THEIR FAMILIES, WITHIN THE LISTED AREA OF BENEFIT. SUPPORT AND RESPITE ARE OFFERED TO THE PARENTS AND SIBLINGS, WHILST THE CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES ARE GRANTED VARIOUS PROVISIONS WHICH CAN AID AND ENHANCE THEIR PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLBEING AND DEVELOPMENT.
Quinn's Retreat
Beneficiary group, Health, Social careThe Objects of the CIO are: To promote and protect the good health of families of young people who have taken their own lives or who are suffering from depression or other mental health related conditions in particular by the provision of, or support for, a short respite break.
Special Needs Out Of School Club In Bedfordshire
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social careSHORT BREAKS RESPITE FOR FAMILIES & 1:1, 1:2 - AGE 8-25 YEARS- SATURDAY AND HOLIDAY CLUB - ACTIVITIES - BICYCLE:CONSOLES:MUSIC:ARTS & CRAFTS: COOKING:BALL GAMES:BALL POND:SENSORY EQUIPMENT: - COMMUNITY - BOWLING:THEME PARKS:SWIMMING:MEALS OUT: VISITS TO ZOO'S:SHOPPING:FETES:CINEMA:
Ministry Of Enlightenment
Charitable activities, Housing, Religion, Social careTHE MINISTRY IS LOCATED AT A PART OF THE PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CHARITY AT THE REGISTERED ADDRESS (OUTBUILDINGS ON RIGHT OF PROPERTY - CHURCH, MEETING AND PRAYER ROOMS). SPACE FOR ADVOCACY, RESPITE AND RETREAT ON A MULTI FAITH AND HOLISTIC FAITH FOUNDATION. SECONDARILY FEEDING THE HOMELESS AND SUPPORT IN THEIR ENDEAVOURS TO STABILISE THEMSELVES.
Richmond Mencap Limited
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social careFor people with learning disabilities, their families and carers in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames-to provide welfare, educational leisure, holiday and respite services and support-to inform,represent, promote and advance their rights and needs-to support them in securing services and support -to monitor the adequacy and suitability of services provided by statutory authorities
Always Bee You CIO
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Leisure, Social careAlways Bee You CIO provides social and work opportunities for adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health issues and parents/ carers from Hertfordshire and Essex.We provide recreational/leisure time activities in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve conditions of life.Assistance with volunteering, employment and respite, advice and guidance for carers
The Sunny Skies Foundation
Health, Housing, Social care, Social welfareThe charity has broad charitable objects but the trustees intend to focus specifically on the dual aims of tackling poverty internationally and advancing healthcare in the UK through the provision of assistance to hospices, respite care homes and mental health charities
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.