CARE4CALAIS
Provision of direct aid and social support to displaced people in the UK, Belgium and in France, as well as advocating for a welcoming and inclusive attitude towards refugees in the UK.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £434,153 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds to £826,974. The Trustees consider the financial position satisfactory, noting that free reserves of £763,022 represent approximately five months of running costs. The charity relies heavily on public donations and has identified a lack of income diversity as a principal risk.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000 is as follows: £60,001 - £70,000 2025 1” — page 30
“The number of employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000 is as follows: £60,001 - £70,000 2025 1” — page 30
“The Trustees regularly review the need for free reserves and consider a level to cover four to six months of running costs to be appropriate.” — page 17
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "above" (FY2024) to "within" (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (12/02/2025)
Trustees
- Wilfred Hide Sullivanchair
- Dr Wanda Wyporska
- Emma Rose
- James Frederick Nichol
- Kelly McManus-O'Connell
- Matthew Demwell
- Mx Sim Eldem
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £1.5m | £1.9m |
| 30/09/2024 | £1.9m | £1.8m |
| 30/09/2023 | £1.7m | £2.0m |
| 30/09/2022 | £2.1m | £1.9m |
| 30/09/2021 | £1.6m | £960k |
Common questions
Is CARE4CALAIS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £434,153 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds to £826,974. The Trustees consider the financial position satisfactory, noting that free reserves of £763,022 represent approximately five months of running costs. The charity relies heavily on public donations and has identified a lack of income diversity as a principal risk. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Azets Audit Services Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of CARE4CALAIS earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds CARE4CALAIS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CARE4CALAIS as a grant recipient include BERNARD LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST, SOCIETY OF THE SACRED HEART CIO, THE MARY HOMFRAY CHARITABLE TRUST, MICHAEL GUEST CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARK'S, BROOMHILL, SHEFFIELD.
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE TOLKIEN TRUST | 2 | £426k |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £120k |
| The Marks Family Charitable Trust | 1 | — |
| JUSTICE COLLABORATIONS | 1 | £621k |
| THE CRUCIBLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £210k |
| SANTANDER UK FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £171k |
| THE BALCOMBE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £88k |
| THE BROMLEY TRUST | 1 | £70k |
Charities like this
- REFUGEE COMMUNITY KITCHEN
- ASYLUM WELCOME
- REFUGEES AT HOME
- CHARIS (CHRISTIAN HELP & ACTION FOR REFUGEES IN SOMERSET)
- UareUK
- BRAYATEE KURDISH COMMUNITY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARE4CALAIS | £1.5m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | within | — | no doubt |
| REFUGEE COMMUNITY KITCHEN | £493k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| ASYLUM WELCOME | £1.6m | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| REFUGEES AT HOME | £1.2m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| CHARIS (CHRISTIAN HELP & ACTION FOR REFUGEES IN SOMERSET) | £711k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| UareUK | £124k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |