--- title: "Gateshead Carers Association — check charity number 1118942 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Gateshead Carers Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1118942. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 8-9 Gladstone Terrace. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gateshead-carers-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:23:41.562Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Gateshead Carers Association is a registered charity (number 1118942) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £242,163 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Gateshead Carers Association? Registered charity number 1118942 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 8-9 Gladstone Terrace Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £242,163 Website [www.gatesheadcarers.com](http://www.gatesheadcarers.com/) ## What does Gateshead Carers Association do? We support, advise, represent, advocate & campaign for unpaid adult carers living or working in Gateshead. We aim for carers to have increased choice and control in their life, improved health and wellbeing, financial wellbeing, and are treated with respect and dignity. We provide training & short-break activities that reduce isolation and help carers to have a life of their own outside of caring. ## What causes is Gateshead Carers Association registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gateshead Carers Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gateshead Carers Association is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=gateshead-carers-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.gatesheadcarers.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Gateshead Carers Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Gateshead Carers Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1118942) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Gateshead Carers Association's charity number? Gateshead Carers Association's charity number is 1118942. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1118942? Search 1118942 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Gateshead Carers Association do? We support, advise, represent, advocate & campaign for unpaid adult carers living or working in Gateshead. We aim for carers to have increased choice and control in their life, improved health and wellbeing, financial wellbeing, and are treated with respect and dignity. We provide training & short-break activities that reduce isolation and help carers to have a life of their own outside of caring. Does Gateshead Carers Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gateshead Carers Association. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Gateshead Carers Association? Gateshead Carers Association's website is http://www.gatesheadcarers.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1118942).