In line with our commitment to #ChampioningSocialCare, the Foundation is delighted to confirm its support for the CARE badge. The CARE badge is a new social enterprise initiative designed to act as a unifying symbol of pride in our social care champions: those providing, receiving and supporting care. Modelled on the NHS badge, the CARE […]
CareTech Foundation commits to improving disabled access on Purple Tuesday
The CareTech Foundation is delighted to announce that it is supporting Purple Tuesday as well as a series of commitments to improving accessibility for people with disabilities. Purple Tuesday promotes the £2.25 trillion* global spending power of disabled people and their families. Not only does the event aim to show the potential benefit of making […]
We must support the Beating Heart of Care
The social care sector is all about its people. They are the beating heart of our industry; fantastic and dedicated professionals who care for the most vulnerable in society. As leaders in the care sector, we have a duty to ensure that each and every one of these people feels valued and supported in their […]
CareTech Foundation funds state-of-the-art tech at Ealing School to help pupils with Autism
The CareTech Foundation has funded a new interactive floor system at Springhallow School in Ealing which helps children with autism develop communication skills. Springhallow School in Ealing is a specialist school for pupils aged 4-16 years with a diagnosis of Autism, including Asperger’s syndrome. The school strives to give each child specialised education according to […]
Foundation appoints three new trustees, increasing number of independent trustees
The Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of three new trustees: leading charity CEO Jessica Taplin; senior Chartered Accountant Nash Jaffer; and, Cambian Group’s Chief Financial Officer Chris Dickinson. These appointments follow the recent open recruitment exercise conducted by the Foundation. As a result of these new appointments, the Foundation now has four independent […]
CareTech Foundation helps to raise £200,000 for Alzheimer’s Society and The Care Workers Charity
The CareTech Foundation was delighted to once again be a Headline Supporter for the second annual Care Sector Fundraising Ball held on Saturday 28th September. The special event raised £200,000 for the Alzheimer’s Society and The Care Workers Charity. The Care Sector Ball is the first event to celebrate the important contribution which care workers […]
Our Partnership has been shortlisted for the Charity Times Awards 2019
We are proud to announce that our partnership with the EY Foundation has been shortlisted for the Charity Times Awards 2019. EY Foundation and CareTech Foundation are addressing some of the major issues facing the care sector. The new programme is tackling low recruitment in the sector, skills development needs of care workers and the […]
A Partnership with Depaul UK – Mental Health of Young People
New Funds to Improve Mental Health of Homeless Young People in North East A major new partnership between Depaul UK and the CareTech Foundation will provide more than £23,000 to transform the lives of young people experiencing homelessness in the North East. The organisations will work together to improve the mental health and wellbeing of […]
EY Foundation – Our Future Year 1 Participants Graduate!
Participants graduate from innovative programme to get more young people choosing careers in care On Wednesday, young people celebrated their graduation from an innovative new employability programme. The 16-19 year olds are the first cohort to complete an innovative new scheme targeted at bringing new skills into the care sector with the support of CareTech […]
Recruitment of independent Trustees
The Foundation is recruiting for two new independent members to join its Board of Trustees, supporting its continued growth as leading corporate foundation in the care sector. The roles Following two years of success in developing innovative and impactful partnerships and being increasingly recognised as the leading foundation in the sector, the Foundation is […]