Association of Carers
Analysis
Association of Carers is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in East Sussex. It was registered in December 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under other charitable purposes. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Association of Carers reported income of £375k and spending of £325k, spending 87% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £263k to £375k (+43%), an average of +9.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 23%. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 1,463 England and Wales charities whose main cause is other charitable purposes and that reported income, Association of Carers sits at the 93rd percentile: it is larger than about 92% 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 Dacorum District Citizens Advice Bureau (£367k), Mumsaid Maternal Mental Health Support (£389k) and Home-Start Elmbridge (£365k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Supporting unpaid Carers in East Sussex to continue in their caring role by providing FREE, high-quality, volunteer-led services that encourage independence and reduce isolation. Services include - Respite with befriending, Talk and Support, Computer/technical support, Respite for Healthcare appointments, Lunch club, Carers cafes, and online social events.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Dacorum District Citizens Advice Bureau | Hemel Hempstead | £367k |
| Mumsaid Maternal Mental Health Support | London | £389k |
| Home-Start Elmbridge | Walton on Thames | £365k |
| The Friends of Exeter Cathedral | Exeter | £392k |