Carers Network Westminster
Analysis
Carers Network Westminster is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in May 2003, 23 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, 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 04712756). It says it makes grants to individuals, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Carers Network Westminster reported income of £759k and spending of £832k, spending 110% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £936k to £759k (-19%), an average of -5.1% a year. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Carers Network Westminster sits at the 87th percentile: it is larger than about 87% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 92nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Valan Social Welfare Trust (£759k), Kingston Carers' Network (£759k) and The Hive Portsmouth (£759k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 96%, investments 2.1% and donations and legacies 1.9%. Charitable activities took 94% of spending and raising funds 1.5%. Reserves of £539k would cover about 7 months of spending at that rate. It employed 15 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 1.9%
- Charitable activities 96%
- Investments 2.1%
In the charity's own words
Carers Network Westminster provides services for unpaid carers in the City of Westminster and adjoining boroughs, and for their families, cared fors, and employers. Key activities include; the provision of information and advice; emotional and practical support; support groups; breaks from caring; training; leisure activities; advocacy, carer involvement and awareness-raising.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Valan Social Welfare Trust | Bolton | £759k |
| Kingston Carers' Network | Surbiton | £759k |
| The Hive Portsmouth | Portsmouth | £759k |
| React | London | £759k |