The Voice of the Trustees

This Trustees’ Week, we are celebrating the people that shape our Foundation.

We recognise the value of having people who work within the care sector helping to guide our direction and shape our work.

At the heart of a strong charitable foundation is a board that understands the communities it serves. For us, this means bringing together people with different perspectives, professional expertise and first-hand experience of working in social care.

The National Winners at the CareTech Ltd Awards demonstrate outstanding dedication and commitment to the sector, going above and beyond in their roles. As part of this recognition, they have the opportunity to join the Foundation’s Board of Trustees. They combine their professional roles with the responsibility of helping guide the Foundation, bringing a unique understanding of the sector we exist to support.

As colleagues working within CareTech Ltd, they understand the realities of the sector everyday. Their knowledge, passion and practical experience provide valuable support, strengthening our decision-making and ensuring that frontline voices are represented in the work we do.

In-Kind Support and Leading Social Care

Having CareTech Ltd colleagues on our Trustee Board provides the Foundation with something that cannot be measured in grant funding alone: the in-kind value of professional expertise, time and experience.

Their contribution broadens our understanding and gives us direct insight into the realities of working in social care. From sharing operational knowledge to advocating for partnerships and championing causes that matter to them, our Staff Trustees help ensure our work remains connected to the sector.

As a leading social care corporate foundation, we believe sector representation is fundamental to our purpose. We want to actively champion the workforce, amplify the voices of those working in care and support initiatives that make a meaningful difference.

Our Trustees help make this possible by bringing the voice of the sector directly into the core of the Foundation.

Turning Insight into Impact

Having frontline insight helps us to make informed decisions. Our Trustees bring practical perspectives to discussions about the causes we choose to support, helping us understand where our contribution can make the greatest difference.

This insight is reflected in the work we support. Our new partnership with Mental Health Innovations (MHI) will help fund its Shout Service, a free, 24/7 text messaging support service. With carers currently accounting for 2% of MHI’s texters, we want to help address the unique mental health challenges carers face and ensure they can access support that understands their needs.

We have also supported Age UK London’s London Loo alliance with a £3,000 grant awarded in August 2025. The initiative has made significant progress in its first full year, helping create more inclusive communities through improved public toilet provision.

These partnerships demonstrate our commitment to recognising unmet needs, championing important causes and investing in organisations making a real difference.

Thank you!

This Trustees’ Week, we want to thank all of our Trustees for the time, commitment and expertise they bring to the Foundation. In particular, we recognise the valuable in-kind contribution of our Staff Trustees, whose knowledge and experience help shape our priorities and strengthen our impact.

Looking ahead, we remain committed to bringing the voice of social care into our decision-making, building meaningful partnerships and championing people at the heart of our sector.