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The total employee benefits for key management personnel were £271,426 in the year ending December 2025.
The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the Charity were £271,426 (2024: £391,964).
Financial · Funding statement · From The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 22
The charity had committed future minimum lease payments of £22,446 under non-cancellable operating leases as of March 31, 2026.
At 31 March 2026 the charity was committed to future minimum lease payments under non- cancellable operating leases as follows: Land and buildings Due not later than one year £ 18,893
Financial · Metric statement · From Carers First — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 52
The charity received restricted funds for various purposes including supporting carers in crisis, providing payments to maintain caring roles, and employing staff to support young adult carers.
Restricted funds have been received for the following purposes: ... This funding allows the employment of staff to support young adult carers to transition from children's services into adulthood and supporting them into further education and employment.
Financial · Policy statement · From Carers First — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 48
Carers First's unrestricted fund balance was £1,295,484 as of March 31, 2026.
At 31 March 2026 the unrestricted fund balance was £1,295,484 (2025 - £1,350,143).
Financial · Observational claim · From Carers First — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 27
Carers First's net surplus increased from £144,645 in the previous year to £175,525.
The net surplus came to £175,525 (2025 - £144,645).
Financial · Observational claim · From Carers First — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 27
Carers First's unrestricted fund balance was slightly below target but still within acceptable range due to stable key contracts.
While the level of unrestricted reserves is slightly below the target level, the Trustees remain confident in the level of holdings due to the current ongoing stability of key contracts held by the Charity.
Financial · Observational claim · From Carers First — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 27
Carers First secured a new contract in Croydon to provide services for adult and young carers.
Mobilising a new contract in Croydon to provide services for adult and young carers
Commissioning · Observational claim · From Carers First — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 23
Carers First achieved ISO 9001 Quality Management accreditation.
ISO 9001 Quality Management
Governance · Observational claim · From Carers First — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 18
Carers First delivered over 12,000 one-to-one support sessions.
Delivered more than 12,000 one-to-one support sessions
Service · Observational claim · From Carers First — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 18
Carers First collaborated with CREATE, a charity focused on creative arts, to deliver workshops that provided carers the opportunity to learn new skills and reconnect with themselves.
Together, we delivered a programme of creative workshops in Croydon, giving carers the opportunity to step away from their caring responsibilities, learn new skills and reconnect with themselves through creativity
Service · Commitment statement · From Carers First — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 17
Carers First introduced an AI-powered digital assistant to improve access to support for carers.
Introduced an Al-powered digital assistant to improve access to support
Operational · Commitment statement · From Carers First — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 16
Carers First developed innovative wellbeing programmes with trusted partners in the year ending March 2026.
Developed innovative wellbeing programmes with trusted partners
Commissioning · Commitment statement · From Carers First — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 16
Carers First supports over 67,000 registered carers with access to information and support tailored to their needs.
A total of over 67,000 carers are registered with Carers First giving them access to information, advice and support
Service · Metric statement · From Carers First — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 13
Carers First reached over 275,000 carers and professionals in the year 2025/26 to provide information about unpaid caregiving.
In 2025/26 we reached over 275,000 carers and professionals to provide information about unpaid carers
Metric · Metric statement · From Carers First — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 13
Carers First aims to provide culturally sensitive, accessible, and inclusive information to support carers from all communities.
We work to ensure our information is culturally sensitive, accessible and inclusive.
Policy · Policy statement · From Carers First — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 12
92% of carers felt more resilient in their role after receiving support from Carers First.
92% of carers feel more resilient in their caring role following Carers First's support
Metric · Metric statement · From Carers First — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 6
Carers First aims to help carers find support sooner and build resilience throughout their caring journey.
That is why everything we do is focused on helping carers find support sooner, build resilience and feel recognised, valued and supported throughout their caring journey.
Policy · Policy statement · From Carers First — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 6
Carers First registered a total of over 67,000 carers by the end of 2025-26.
During 2025-26, we welcomed 5,837 new people to Carers First for the first time, resulting in a total of over 67,000 carers registered with Carers First.
Metric · Metric statement · From Carers First — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 6
The charity's net income for the year was £2,717,329.
Net Income (deficit) for the year 2,717,329 12,149 2,729,478 20,254 (17,391) 2,863
Financial · Observational claim · From Hammersley Homes — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 40
The charity's total expenditure for the year was £330,751.
Total funds 120,851 3,060,229 330,751 - 2,850,329
Financial · Observational claim · From Hammersley Homes — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 38