Staff help young carers
CHARITY: Taking part in the Carers Trust Charity Day at Old Goole Co-op are assistant manager Bekki Milner, volunteer Sarah Milner and shop assistant Kerrie Moore. (BUY THIS PHOTO L8554TS) Picture: Tony Saxton
STAFF at Old Goole’s The Co-operative food store were hitting the right note with unpaid young adult carers last week when they launched a “record” breaking year of fundraising for their new charity of the year, Carers Trust.
The charity will benefit from Co-op employees, members and customers raising much-needed money to tackle feelings of isolation and provide desperately needed breaks, information, advice and support for 14-25 year-olds facing the challenges of caring.
To mark the launch, staff took part in a “Rock Around the Clock” theme – an acknowledgement to the 24/7 nature of the challenges facing an estimated 500,000 young people, across the UK, who care for a family member or friend who are ill, frail, disabled or, have mental health or addiction problems.
Teresa Holland, store manager, said: “The challenge of unpaid caring is an often hidden issue, even though it can affect most families at some time. We’re delighted that Carers Trust is our Charity of the Year and, that we have the chance to make a difference to the lives of young people in our communities.”
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