Signpost is an independent charity based in Stockport that has been supporting unpaid carers for 30 years. Its aim is to improve the quality of life of all carers in Stockport from six to 96 years old, by providing free, confidential advice and a range of services such as emotional support, counselling, social activities, school liaison and more.

Through their Charity of the Year partnership, musicMagpie will be supporting Signpost with fundraising initiatives, volunteering, and strategic support. Signpost will also be assisting musicMagpie by educating employees on unpaid care, helping to identify and further support unpaid carers within the business.

So far this year a number of fundraising and volunteering initatives have taken place, including:

In March our colleagues donated over 50 Easter Eggs for young carers

During May our colleagues used their volunteering days to transform the garden at The Heatons Centre providing SignPost's with an improved outdoor space for their support groups over the summer

In June we held a charity quiz night raising over £600!

In August our colleagues donated over £300 worth of Back2Skool equipment for young carers transitioning to secondary school