St Cuthbert's Care
Also known as: Catholic Care North East, St Cuthberts Care, Alan Shearer Foundation, Fostering North East, Scc
St Cuthbert's Care undertakes social welfare work which benefits the public as a whole. The Charity's services - residential care for children and adults, respite care for profoundly disabled people, day care, social work, fostering, and community work - help care for and support children, adults and families throughout the North East and represent the Charity's principal activities.
Activities & Mission
St Cuthbert's Care undertakes social welfare work which benefits the public as a whole. The Charity's services - residential care for children and adults, respite care for profoundly disabled people, day care, social work, fostering, and community work - help care for and support children, adults and families throughout the North East and represent the Charity's principal activities.
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Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 72% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 322). How is this calculated?
Higher than 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 41% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £13,624,630 | £13,761,484 | £13,457,375 | £7,992,822 | £1,998,132 | 308 / 85 |
| 2025 | £13,276,781 | £13,098,960 | £12,873,645 | £8,129,676 | £2,310,502 | 306 / 71 |
| 2024 | £12,517,644 | £11,811,677 | £11,655,513 | £7,951,855 | £2,004,846 | 293 / 47 |
| 2023 | £10,549,035 | £10,534,815 | £10,409,674 | £7,245,888 | £800,000 | 268 / 13 |
| 2022 | £10,160,348 | £9,948,370 | £9,826,357 | £7,231,668 | £800,000 | 291 / 2 |
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Frequently asked questions about St Cuthbert's Care
What does St Cuthbert's Care do?
St Cuthbert's Care undertakes social welfare work which benefits the public as a whole. The Charity's services - residential care for children and adults, respite care for profoundly disabled people, day care, social work, fostering, and community work - help care for and support children, adults and families throughout the North East and represent the Charity's principal activities.
How much income did St Cuthbert's Care report in 2026?
St Cuthbert's Care reported total income of £13.62m and reported expenditure of £13.76m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is St Cuthbert's Care?
St Cuthbert's Care has a program ratio of 98.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 72% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 322 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was St Cuthbert's Care registered as a charity?
St Cuthbert's Care was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 July 1982 as charity number 512912. It has been registered for 44 years.
Who runs St Cuthbert's Care?
St Cuthbert's Care is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Paul Moran. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does St Cuthbert's Care operate?
St Cuthbert's Care operates across 10 areas, including Darlington, Durham, Gateshead and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is St Cuthbert's Care a registered charity?
Yes — St Cuthbert's Care is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 512912.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Catholic Care North East
- St Cuthberts Care
- Alan Shearer Foundation
- Fostering North East
- Scc
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated