CARERS FIRST
Registration #1085430 · Registered
www.carersfirst.org.ukhello@carersfirst.org.uk
Michael Gill Building Tolgate Lane ME2 4TG
Carers FIRST is a charity supporting people who look after a relative or friend who due to ill health, physical or mental illness, disability, frailty, or addiction cannot manage without their support. We provide information, advice, guidance, emotional support, training and activities, giving carers an opportunity to have a break from their caring role and help them to get the support they need.
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About CARERS FIRST
CARERS FIRST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1085430). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 88/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), CARERS FIRST reported a total income of £5,289,243 and total expenditure of £5,114,805, a spending ratio of 97% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, CARERS FIRST describes its activities as follows: Carers FIRST is a charity supporting people who look after a relative or friend who due to ill health, physical or mental illness, disability, frailty, or addiction cannot manage without their support. We provide information, advice, guidance, emotional support, training and activities, giving carers an opportunity to have a break from their caring role and help them to get the support they need. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for CARERS FIRST. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 96.7% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £5,289,243 | £5,114,805 | 97% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026