Be Free Young Carers Ltd
Analysis
Be Free Young Carers Ltd is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Oxfordshire. It was registered in December 1994, 32 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02989722). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Be Free Young Carers Ltd reported income of £421k and spending of £395k, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £303k to £421k (+39%), an average of +8.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 22%. Over the whole period it spent 82% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Be Free Young Carers Ltd sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 81% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 88th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Sail (Sexual Abuse and Incest Line) (£421k), Global Clubfoot Initiative (£421k) and Groundwork Caerphilly (£421k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Be 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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Sail (Sexual Abuse and Incest Line) | Chesterfield | £421k |
| Global Clubfoot Initiative | London | £421k |
| Groundwork Caerphilly | Gwent | £421k |
| Medact | London | £421k |