CWC Cycle Challenge raises £24k
A woman who agreed to cycle 75 miles to raise money for care workers in need has admitted the scale of The Care Workers Charity challenge shocked her and was even greater than giving birth.
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Care Workers Charity Writing Competition
We are excited to announce a new writing competition to allow our wonderful champions and care staff an opportunity to share their hard work with the wider community. Personal stories really help to showcase the passion that is put into care, this is a message that as a charity we wish to share.
Bedtime is now ‘happy time’ after CWC bought new beds for care worker’s children
The Care Workers Charity, which gives financial support to care workers when they fall on hard times, has stepped in to help a family who couldn’t afford new beds and bedding for their children and newborn baby.
CWC named Hartford Care’s Charity of the Year 2017/18
I am delighted to announce that Hartford Care’s charity of the year from 1st April 2017 will be The Care Workers Charity.
CEO speaks at National Care Awards
We are proud to announce that the National Care Awards supported us again this year at the Hilton Metropole and we would like to to say a special thank you to Richard Hawkins and his team at Hawker publications for their continued support.
Kate and Vincent
Kate’s son Vincent, who has autism, needed a safe space to play at home. After applying for a Disabled Facilities Grant and being awarded a CWC grant, Kate can make her garden safe for Vincent to enjoy water games and trampolining.
Lauren’s story
Lauren was 12 years into her career in care when she fled domestic violence with her son. She had to reduce her hours at work and was living in temporary accommodation. Lauren was supported by her local council in finding a permanent property a few miles away from her son’s school. However, the property was unfurnished and the floorboards were bare. After completing an application, we awarded Lauren a grant to pay for the installation of carpets.
Rachel’s story
Rachel’s world was turned upside down when her son had an accident, leaving him in hospital for two weeks. Receiving an income wasn’t Rachel’s priority at the time, but lacking a sustainable income meant she was struggling to keep top of her bills and she was barely eating. The Care Workers Charity awarded Rachel a grant to help keep up with essential living costs and travel arrangements to the hospital.
Lorraine’s story
Lorraine begun her career in care aged 19 and since then, has specialised in caring for adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities and has also become an experienced dementia practitioner. Lorraine’s disabled facilities grant was not going to cover the costs of the home adaptations she needed to live independently in her own home, so Lorraine approached CWC.
Bridget’s story
Bridget was left in a desperate situation when she had little resource to pay for a flight to Zambia so she could provide care for her critically ill Mother.