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Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse

CARA (Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse) works with victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse, providing independent, specialist support and promoting and representing their rights and needs.CARA works with adults, young people (aged 13-19) and children aged 12 and under from across mid and north Essex.

Founded
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 4 SDG 4 · Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 98%
Peer average: 99%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
Peer average: 88

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.98
Program expenses£0.98 (£1.6 million)
98% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse is a registered youth development nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its registration number is 1124282. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £2M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 98% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United Kingdom is 88/100.

Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.

Based on official tax filings, Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse has £2M in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 99% for youth development charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £376K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £2M in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 98% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 99%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

CARA (Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse) works with victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse, providing independent, specialist support and promoting and representing their rights and needs.CARA works with adults, young people (aged 13-19) and children aged 12 and under from across mid and north Essex. Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse is classified as a youth development organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among youth development charities registered in United Kingdom: Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 is in line with the peer average of 88/100. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 99%. Its annual revenue of £2M is well above the peer average of £376K.

Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.

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Annual revenue
£1M-£10M
98% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. CENTRE FOR ACTION ON RAPE AND ABUSE is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

AN
Anil Yilmaz Vastardis
Trustee

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

AN
Anil Y••••• V••••••••
Trustee
ER
Erica W••••
Trustee
IL
Ilaria B••••••
Trustee
LI
Linda I••••
Trustee
LO
Lorna M••••••••
Trustee
RA
Ragini R•••••••••
Trustee
SA
Sarah W••••••••
Trustee
VI
Victoria B•••••••
Trustee
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£1.7M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
£1.5M revenue
FY2024
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£1.4M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
£1.2M revenue
FY2022
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£1.0M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other youth development in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse This page 87 £1.7 million 98%
The Rainbow Centre (marham) 89 £2.0 million 100%
Young Camden Foundation 89 £1.4 million 97%
The Girls' Network 87 £1.3 million 100%
RCT Domestic Abuse Services Limited 87 £1.7 million 100%
Sheffield Women's Aid 87 £1.2 million 100%
Shift Organisation Ltd 87 £2.8 million 100%
Tokko Ltd 87 £1.1 million 100%
White Lodge Centre 87 £3.3 million 92%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 8 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse

What is Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse?
Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse is a youth development nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. CARA (Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse) works with victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse, providing independent, specialist support and promoting and representing their rights and needs.CARA works with adults, young people (aged 13-19) and children aged 12 and under from across mid and north Essex.
When was Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse founded?
Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse was founded in 2008.
Where is Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 98% of expenses go to program services.
Is Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse trustworthy?
Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse's registration number?
Registration: 1124282 (United Kingdom).
What is Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse's website?
https://www.caraessex.org.uk
Are donations to Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.