On Sunday 26th April, the Foundation’s CEO Jonathan Freeman will be riding 26 miles on his indoor turbo trainer as part of the 2.6 Challenge to raise funds for our Staff Hardship Fund. Here are Jonathan’s thoughts on the 2.6 Challenge: “The care sector has played a big part in my life over the last […]
New partnership with National Care Force responds to the current crisis
An important new partnership between the National Care Force and the Foundation will provide support through funding to an online tool that matches volunteers with social care providers. Endorsed by Care England and the National Care Forum, the easy-to-use National Care Force platform will address the urgent need faced by the social care sector during the COVID-19 […]
#SPARKLEforSocialCare on Bank Holiday Monday to thank care workers!
We are delighted to announce that the Foundation is joining in calls for greater recognition of the UK’s 2 million frontline care workers and the part they play in tackling coronavirus. During the lockdown, people across the UK are saying thank you to care workers by putting something that sparkles in their windows or wearing […]
1.6 million heroes! COVID-19 and the care sector blog
Foundation trustee Nicholas Cheffings and CEO Jonathan Freeman offer their thoughts on how the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the vital contribution of care workers to society. In every village, town and city, 1.6 million amazing individuals are looking after the most vulnerable members of our community. The importance of this statement has never been […]
The Foundation’s response to COVID-19
The trustees of the CareTech Foundation are very much aware that the COVID-19 public health challenge represents an unprecedented challenge to individuals, communities and the charitable sector. The trustees are determined that the Foundation does everything within its means to help at this time. The Foundation is particularly aware of the huge strains that the […]
Fundraise on behalf of the Foundation! Become the reason someone succeeds
2019 saw CareTech plc’s Nasir Quraishi, Director of HR, run the London Marathon and raise over £4200 for the Foundation! Building on Nasir’s amazing efforts, we are proud to launch our new Fundraising Challenges programme, enabling anyone interested to take part in some amazing sporting challenges – and raise even more funds for the Foundation […]
Mentor programme boosts leadership skills for experienced care workers
In a first for the care sector, we have partnered with EY Foundation, a charity that supports young people overcome barriers to getting into work, to promote careers within the care sector and help 10 young people fulfil their potential through the Our Future programme. At the end of the first year of the programme, […]
Foundation celebrates International Day for Persons with Disabilities with new partnership
Sport Birmingham has confirmed the Birmingham Inclusive Sports Festival will go ahead in 2020, offering children with disabilities the chance to take part in sport. The event will enter its eighth year, thanks to a partnership with the CareTech Foundation. The Foundation donated £2,500 to the event this year and has been confirmed as a […]
Greenfields Team’s Support Leads to Five Community Grant Awards
Clair and Tariq visited CareTech plc’s Children’s Services in October. They had the pleasure of being driven around by Hellen Roberts, Head of Marketing and Communications at CareTech plc’s Children’s Services, who introduced them to the passionate and innovative Greenfields team. The support the children are receiving is remarkable, creating an environment of learning and […]
Blog – Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy in Pakistan
By Helen Stokes, Managing Director for Specialist Services at CareTech plc. As part of the ongoing work and commitment from the CareTech Foundation, Dr Alice Parshall and I visited Pakistan to support and advise the British Asian Trust with their Mental Health and Wellbeing programme. Coordinated by the British Asian Trust and with support of […]