Carer Support Furness
Registered charity 1114029 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as FURNESS CARERS, FURNESS CARERS ASSOCIATION
Carer Support Furness (formerly Furness Carers) was established to support Unpaid Carers of all ages who are looking after a partner, relative or friend who through illness or disability cannot manage at home without help. We offer a wide range of services to meet the individual needs including: information, emotional support and practical services and we support Adult, Parent and Young Carers.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £219,171 exceed the trustees' policy target of approximately six months' expenditure (£158,816). However, the trustees note that the charity's main contract extension is pending a council decision in November 2025, and the cessation of this funding would have a significant impact on the charity's operations.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: approximately six months' expenditure (held: £219k)
“the Trustees have concluded that it is necessary to maintain a General Fund equivalent to approximately six months' expenditure.” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“Should the funding cease then this will have a significant impact on the charity's scale of operations.” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
- JANIS PRESTONchair
- Dr Geoffrey Charles Jolliffee
- Helen Wall
- Lynne Margaret Metcalfe
- NICOLA BROCKBANK
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Cumbria
Income and spending
Common questions
Is Carer Support Furness financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £219,171 exceed the trustees' policy target of approximately six months' expenditure (£158,816). However, the trustees note that the charity's main contract extension is pending a council decision in November 2025, and the cessation of this funding would have a significant impact on the charity's operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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