KINGSTON CARERS' NETWORK
Providing independent information, support and advocacy to people who care for someone living in the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a significant loss for the year ended March 2025, driven by changing grant criteria and a tight funding environment. However, the trustees note that reserves at year-end remain healthy and the current financial year has moved into a much healthier position following cost efficiencies and income diversification efforts.
What the accounts disclose
“In accordance with the Reserves Policy of the Charity the General Reserves are intended to meet all necessary costs in the event of the Charity being forced to be wound up.”
“Payments totalling £1900 were made to Carole Whatnall, the wife of Peter Whatnall, in respect of sessional work supporting the Adults Carers team.” — page 21
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (23/10/2013)
Trustees
- Dr Anthony John Woodschair
- Courtney Kirkpatrick
- Dawn Whitcombe
- JOHN MAYS
- Peter David Whatnall
- Robert Charles Humphries
- Simon Post
- Sonia Benitez Rodriguez
- Steven Edward Blake
- Thea Isolde Webster
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £759k | £827k |
| 31/03/2024 | £788k | £779k |
| 31/03/2023 | £740k | £739k |
| 31/03/2022 | £828k | £852k |
| 31/03/2021 | £770k | £733k |
Common questions
Is KINGSTON CARERS' NETWORK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a significant loss for the year ended March 2025, driven by changing grant criteria and a tight funding environment. However, the trustees note that reserves at year-end remain healthy and the current financial year has moved into a much healthier position following cost efficiencies and income diversification efforts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds KINGSTON CARERS' NETWORK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name KINGSTON CARERS' NETWORK as a grant recipient include TRUST FOR LONDON, THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION, Kingston Giving.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRUST FOR LONDON | FY2023 | £158k | A grant to support the development of the organisation’s skill and expertise |
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £10k | |
| Kingston Giving | FY2023 | £750 | to provide coats, school shoes and warm bedding for child carers –benefited 20 children |
| Kingston Giving | FY2022 | — | Individuals/ Young people/ Support |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/02/2026 | £146k | Young Carers in Schools |
| City Bridge Foundation | 11/10/2024 | £95k | Grant to Kingston Carers' Network |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/07/2024 | £20k | Young Carers' Youth Group |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/11/2022 | £10k | Young Carers - Safe Space to Talk |
| City Bridge Foundation | 20/12/2021 | £127k | Grant to Kingston Carers' Network |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/03/2021 | £10k | Wellbeing for Carers |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/03/2021 | £258k | Improving the lives of carers |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/07/2019 | £10k | Young Carers Thrive |
| Greater London Authority | 01/01/2019 | £150k | Young Londoners Fund |
| City Bridge Foundation | 06/07/2018 | £178k | Grant to Kingston Carers' Network |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/04/2018 | £9k | Positive Transitions |
| Sport England | 26/10/2017 | £10k | Classy Carers |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/03/2017 | £8k | Young Carers thrive, not survive |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/03/2017 | £424k | Improving Outcomes for Young Carers |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/05/2015 | £10k | Kingston Carers' Exercise Training Service |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/07/2005 | £178k | Befrienders Scheme |