Swindon Carers Centre

Walk A Mile 2022

I think people need to know about the work unpaid carers do. They need to wear their shoes for a day, to do the non-stop running around needed to make sure the people we look after are happy, safe and cared for. -Ana, 29.
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Caring is something that affects everyone. Three in 5 people will become an unpaid carer at some point in their lives. If you are not caring for someone, it is likely that you know a family member, friend or colleague who is.

Carers Week is our opportunity to champion unpaid carers. You can help by getting involved with our Walk A Mile event on Saturday June 11th 2020. For this, we are inviting carers and supporters to join us for a short walk through Swindon town centre.

Our Eventbrite link is here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walk-a-mile-2022-tickets-319649419017

Why not create your own JustGiving page and seek sponsorship for talking part in our Walk A Mile event? Alternatively, you can add your donation for Carers Week using this page. You will enable us to increase support for carers in Swindon, so that they can lead a healthy, fulfilling life alongside their caring role.

We are delighted that Suzuki and Hyundai car dealership Pebley Beach will be generously sponsoring our Walk A Mile event for another year, match funding anything we raise up to £1,000.

About the charity

Swindon Carers Centre

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RCN 1061116
www.swindoncarers.org.uk
The mission of Swindon Carers Centre (SCC) is to improve the well-being of people with caring responsibilities in and around Swindon, creating a community where carers are recognised, valued and supported. It is part of the Carers Trust Network, and was established to provide help and support to the 21,000 carers in Swindon. SCC has a team of professionals and trained volunteers, who provide a wide range of support and services to carers of all ages: • Assessing carers’ needs on an individual basis and draw up support plans to reduce the impact of caring on their lives. This includes young carers aged between 5 and 18 • Providing breaks – a few hours of respite for carers and families • Running a range of self-help groups for carers, giving them the opportunity to meet with other carers and share information and advice • Working in partnership with schools to support young carers to fulfill their potential • Offering training courses to groups of carers based on their needs • Delivering an Emergency Card scheme to offer carers peace of mind • Running a Welfare and Benefits Advice service to support carers (and the people they care for) who are facing financial difficulties and may be eligible for welfare benefits but are not claiming them. Benefits Advisors assess carers’ eligibility for benefits based on their individual circumstances and needs.
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Donation summary

Total raised
£125.00
+ £26.25 Gift Aid
Online donations
£125.00
Offline donations
£0.00
Direct donations
£35.00
Donations via fundraisers
£90.00

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