Social care Charities
Discover 784 Social care charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Whitehaven Trust Limited
Health, Research, Social careThe principal activity of the company is currently to provide Christian Science nursing for patients in order to support those wishing to rely entirely on spiritual healing as taught in Christian Science. The Trust provides a visiting (domiciliary) Christian Science nursing service for those relying on the teachings of Christian Science.
Be Free Young Carers LTD
Beneficiary group, Health, Social care, Social welfareBe Free Young Carers supports young carers aged 8 to 17 years old, by providing 1 21 emotional support, respite activities, 13 plus Youth Club, bespoke befriending service and offering training in practical skills, all of which helps reduce the anxiety and stress so many young carers experience and increases mental health.
The Ursula Keyes Trust
Health, Housing, Social care(i)Primarily (but not exclusively) for the benefit of the inhabitants of the area administered by Chester District Council.(ii)The dissemination and improvement of medical knowledge, skills and the care or treatment of patients whether in public or private hospitals or nursing homes (including hospices) or in their own homes.
Christian Partners In Africa
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social care, Social welfareThe charity works with African partners on development programmes in Africa including: supporting the resettlement of children in Uganda from a Children's Home into families; supporting disadvantaged children though primary education in Uganda; supporting rural community groups in Uganda towards self reliance; supporting girls in university education in Ethiopia.
Leatherhead United Charities
Charitable activities, Housing, Social careThe provision of sheltered housing for residents of Mole Valley District Council. Making grants and paying pensions to those in need in the Leatherhead area.
Bognor Housing Trust
Housing, Social careTo provide short term supportive sheltered housing for single homeless people with particular needs who require some rehabilitation care to enable them eventually to live independently in the wider community.
The Duchess Of Somerset's Hospital
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Housing, Social careSheltered Housing for able bodied single ladies over 55 years
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.
Beaufort Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Social careGENERAL COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING PRE-SCHOOL; AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS; ALL DAY CARE FACILITIES, BINGO, KARATE, TAI CHI, BALLROOM, LATIN, DISCO DANCING, BALLET & TAP DANCING, VARIOUS KEEP FIT CLASSES, SLIMMING CLASSES, UNIVERSITY OF THIRD AGE GROUP PLUS MANY MORE.
The Lygon Almshouses
Housing, Social careLygon Almhouses provides sheltered housing for the people of Fulham
The Association Of Evangelists
Beneficiary group, Social careSUPPORTS EVANGELISTS WHO PROCLAIM THE CHRISTIAN GOSPEL TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN IN THE UK AND ABROAD AND PROVIDES SUPPORT TO CHRISTIAN PASTORS IN INDIA AND SPONSORS CHILDREN IN AN ORPHANAGE IN SOUTH INDIA.ALL FUNDS ARE COMMITTED AS ABOVE, THEREFORE NO UNSOLICITED REQUESTS FOR MONEY ARE ACCEPTED OR RESPONDED TO
The Saffron Lane Neighbourhood Council
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social careWe exist to provide a range of services to support local residents, including legal and welfare rights advice and advocacy, services for young people with special needs, daycare and activities programmes for the elderly, a local newsletter, an environmental project, education advice and advocacy, mobility trike hire, and signposting to nine partner organisations who use our facilities.
The Abbeyfield Great Missenden And District Society
Beneficiary group, Social careProvision of sheltered accommodation for the elderly
Hayle Day Care Centre Trust Committee
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareA day care centre for the elderly providing day care and transport, hot meals, refreshments, personal care (including bathing facilities, hairdressing and podiatry), social interaction, entertainment and advice.
Colchester Catalyst Charity
Charitable activities, Health, Housing, Social careGrant making for the relief of the sick or suffering of North East Essex
Ling Trust LTD
Housing, Leisure, Social careHigh quality supported housing in our regional areasSupport and CSCI registered domiciliary care on individual basis, either through supporting people contracts or domiciliary contract for care.Holiday and leisure/alternative respite in North Wales.
Sandhurst Day Centre Association
Beneficiary group, Social careProvision of day care facilities for the elderly.
Ackee Housing Project
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social careAckee provides medium to long term supportive shared and self contained accommodation to 21 single black women between the ages of 17 and 21, leaving care or otherwise vulnerable. Ackee supports the women to gain necessary skills for independent living, and offers counseling and advice on other aspects of life skills training, e.g. education, employment, budgeting etc.
Sir E D Walker Trust
Beneficiary group, Social careProviding accommodation for elderly people in need.
The Brigitte Trust
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careTo offer emotional support and practical help to individuals with life-threatening illness and to their carers and families.
The Abbeyfield Thirsk And Sowerby Society Limited
Beneficiary group, Social careThe principal activity and source of income of the Society is the provision of sheltered accommodation for the elderly in accordance with the aims and principles of The Abbeyfield Society Limited
Leicestershire Action For Mental Health Project
Charitable activities, Health, Social careIndependent advocacy services for people seeking or using mental health services, & for carers of those experiencing mental distressInformation resources on mental health matters & comprehensive directory of mental health servicesCommunity mental health web siteSupport & training -user & carer forums for mental health service users & their carers to shape current & future service provision
The Charterhouse
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careAn Almshouse charity offering general sheltered housing for the elderly (aged 60 and over). The accommodation comprises 35 self-contained flats with on-site warden based on one site in central Hull, East Yorkshire.
The Abbeyfield Fareham Society Limited
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careTo provide sheltered housing for elderly persons
The Abbeyfield Waltham Abbey Society Limited
Beneficiary group, Social careProvision of sheltered accommodation for the elderly
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many social care charities are there in the UK?
There are 784 registered social care charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the 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 social care charities?
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 social care charities?
Across all 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 social care charities?
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.