Angus Carers Centre is to move to new premises to meet growing demand for the service.
Last year there were 530 new referrals from people in Angus asking for help to look after their family or friends.
Chairman Steve Nicoll described the figures as “an unprecedented number” before this weekend’s annual Carers Day at Carnoustie Golf Hotel.
He said: “We are planning on moving to bigger and better premises to future proof the organisation.
“There are more and more carers coming to us needing more support and if we’re in a better place to do that then it’s better all round.
“People do things through their love of a loved one and sometimes don’t know how to go about it which is why it’s so important Angus Carers is there to say they are not alone, they can be supported, they can get access to respite.”
Alison Myles, Angus Carers Centre chief executive officer, said the move to the former DWP building on Grant Road in Arbroath in October was an “extremely important and exciting development.”
She said: “Larger premises will allow us to provide much better facilities for carers whether they are attending our carer training programmes, our respite programmes or meeting each other for support.
“Carers of all ages from all parts of Angus will be welcome at this new hub for carers or can continue to meet in local venues across the burgh.”
Ms Myles said the rise in referrals was mainly down to an “increasing awareness of the carer’s role.”
“A lot of our work is with other agencies and professionals around how to identify a carer in a caring situation,” she said.
“We work with the education department and we also have staff now based in medical centres doing a lot of work with GPs.”
She said the youngest carer being supported by the group was just eight but the new Carers (Scotland) Bill will recognise pre-school children.
Ms Myles said children often become carers unconsciously because they are simply helping out with the family.