The Foundation is delighted to share CEO Jonathan Freeman’s interview with the Care Home Show. Simon Parker’s interview is a great opportunity to explore Jonathan’s role as the CEO of the leading corporate charity in the social care sector and traces his journey and experiences so far. In his third year at the helm of […]
Care Sector Ball confirms headline partners for 2020
The leading supporters for the Care Sector’s biggest fundraising event have been confirmed for 2020. Specialist care provider, CareTech plc, and independent grant-making foundation, the CareTech Foundation, will once again be headline partners for the event. CareTech plc and the CareTech Foundation have supported the Ball as Headline Partners from the event’s inception. Their combined […]
Hertfordshire charity helps older people keep warm in winter
Older people in Hertfordshire are receiving donations of hats, gloves and blankets to help them keep warm this winter. The ‘Warm in winter’ bags are being delivered by Small Acts of Kindness a Hertfordshire-based charity which aims to reduce loneliness and isolation for older people. The deliveries have been made possible by volunteers giving their […]
Foundation supports the CARE badge!
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 […]