KINSHIP CARERS
Our project supports families raising children when their biological parents can no longer do so due to alcohol and drug misuse, bereavement, imprisonment, mental health issues etc. We support the young person and the kinship carers offering respite, one to one and group work, training courses, coffee mornings, pamper days.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £19,502 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £168,893 and total expenditure of £149,391. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £50,129, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover three months of running costs and redundancy provisions as per their stated policy. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further disclosure in the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Charitable activities 3 - 162,358 162,358 130,895” — page 9
“It is the policy of the charitable company to maintain unrestricted funds, which are free reserves, at a level to cover redundancy provisions and three months running costs should no further funding be received.” — page 6
Trustees
- Abbie Chantelle Louise Wells Wells
- Amelia Jade Thompson
- Colette Cadwallader
- Councillor Kevin Pilnick
- Dr Anita Hanson
- HAZEL GEARING
- Margaret Maloney Thomas
- Samantha Davis-McCardle
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £169k | £149k |
| 31/03/2024 | £145k | £153k |
| 31/03/2023 | £144k | £156k |
| 31/03/2022 | £182k | £166k |
| 31/03/2021 | £156k | £113k |
Common questions
Is KINSHIP CARERS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £19,502 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £168,893 and total expenditure of £149,391. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £50,129, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover three months of running costs and redundancy provisions as per their stated policy. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further disclosure in the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds KINSHIP CARERS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name KINSHIP CARERS as a grant recipient include THE STEVE MORGAN FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE STEVE MORGAN FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £100k | Koala North West |
| THE STEVE MORGAN FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £75k | Regional Grants > £50K |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/12/2024 | £286k | Kinship Carers Liverpool |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/08/2021 | £150k | Kinship Carers Liverpool |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/07/2018 | £200k | Kinship Together |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/11/2014 | £289k | Kinship Carers |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/02/2011 | £10k | Kinship Carers Intergenerational Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/07/2008 | £10k | One to One Rainbow Projects |