THE CARE RIGHTS PROJECT
For the public benefit, the prevention or relief of poverty, and the relief of those in need by reason of ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, amongst adult migrants with care needs in the UK.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is in the process of winding down and merging with another organization, with activities scheduled to cease by 2027. Per the trustees' report, the charity held unrestricted reserves of £65,984 at the end of the period, which aligns with their stated policy of maintaining three to six months of reserves to support resilience against financial risks.
What the accounts disclose
“The Care Rights Project secured £72,218 in grants and received £100 in donations from the public.”
“This includes 3-6 months reserves, in line with our reserves policy, which the Trustees feel will support our resilience against key financial risks.” — page 6
“In February 2025 the Board of Trustees decided that the best way to ensure the future of The Care Rights Project would be to merge with another, larger and more established organisation. Project 17 was approached and a draft merger proposal has now been agreed; Project 17 will gradually take over Care Act work during the course of 2026-2027 and The Care Rights Project will wind down during 2027.” — page 2
Trustees
- Abigail Brunswick
- Amy Murtagh
- Andrew Kar-Tsun Man
- Lizan Ghafoor
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £45k | £30k |
| 31/03/2025 | £72k | £47k |
| 31/03/2024 | £58k | £27k |
| 31/03/2023 | £4k | £11k |
Common questions
Is THE CARE RIGHTS PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is in the process of winding down and merging with another organization, with activities scheduled to cease by 2027. Per the trustees' report, the charity held unrestricted reserves of £65,984 at the end of the period, which aligns with their stated policy of maintaining three to six months of reserves to support resilience against financial risks. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE CARE RIGHTS PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE CARE RIGHTS PROJECT as a grant recipient include TRUST FOR LONDON, THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST, LONDON CATALYST, THE CENTRE FOR INNOVATION IN VOLUNTARY ACTION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRUST FOR LONDON | FY2024 | £49k | 2018-2024 strategy: Pathways to settlement |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | |
| LONDON CATALYST | FY2022 | £2k | To support the advice worker salary costs |
| LONDON CATALYST | FY2025 | £2k | Hardship grant. |
| LONDON CATALYST | FY2022 | £1k | |
| THE CENTRE FOR INNOVATION IN VOLUNTARY ACTION | FY2023 | £700 | General grant |
| THE CENTRE FOR INNOVATION IN VOLUNTARY ACTION | FY2022 | £199 | Grant |
| THE CENTRE FOR INNOVATION IN VOLUNTARY ACTION | FY2024 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| A B Charitable Trust | 10/10/2024 | £20k | A grant to The Care Rights Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/08/2024 | £20k | The Care Rights Project |
| A B Charitable Trust | 23/05/2023 | £10k | A grant to Care Rights Project |