CareTech Foundation

11/06/2026

It’s Carers Week!🩵

This year’s theme, Building Carer Friendly Communities, is a cause that is deeply important to us at the Foundation.

Creating supportive environments for carers starts close to home. Through our Small Grants programmes, we support CareTech Ltd colleagues, service users and the communities around them. We strive to build workplaces where carers feel recognised, valued and supported.

We are also proud to invest in initiatives across the UK and internationally that strengthen support for carers through Partnership Grants:

⭐The Children's Society- funding the Young Carers Festival, helping young carers have fun and build a sense of community.

⭐Access Social Care- funding an innovative legal chatbot to help carers understand their legal rights.

⭐Carers Worldwide- supporting unpaid carers in Bangladesh to improve their health, wellbeing and economic opportunities.

⭐ The Open University- providing educational opportunities for unpaid carers through a dedicated scholarship fund.

Carers play a vital role in families and communities every day. This Carers Week, we celebrate their contribution and reaffirm our commitment to supporting initiatives that help carers thrive.

Together, we can build communities where every carer feels supported and empowered.

Learn more about our Small Grants here: https://www.caretechfoundation.org.uk/funding/staff-hardship-grants/who-we-fund/

Learn more about our Partnership Grants here: https://www.caretechfoundation.org.uk/funding/partnership-grants/who-we-fund/

10/06/2026

Fundraising opportunity for CareTech Ltd staff!🩵

This Children’s Hospice Week, Together for Short Lives are inviting you to get involved in their 99,000 steps challenge.

Every step you take represents one of the 99,000 babies, children and young people living with serious illness across the UK who may need specialist care and support.

Children’s hospices provide essential services for families facing some of life’s toughest challenges, offering expert care, emotional support and precious moments together. Yet many hospices continue to face significant pressures on funding and resources.

By taking on the challenge of walking 99,000 steps in seven days, you can help raise awareness and support for these vital services, helping ensure that children and families can access the care they need now and in the future.

Let’s get CareTech Ltd topping the leadership boards!

It’s free and easy to join:

⭐ Sign up via the 99,000 Steps Challenge Website

⭐ Select ‘CareTech’ as your organisation

⭐ Create or join a team: get creative with step themed team names!

⭐ Spread the word – share your team page and invite others

⭐ Start fundraising & get moving!

If you choose to get involved in fundraising or as a volunteer, apply for a Match-Funding Grant and double your fundraising efforts: https://www.caretechfoundation.org.uk/funding/match-funding/who-we-fund/

Learn more here: https://99000steps.togetherforshortlives.org.uk/

09/06/2026

It’s Carers Week!

We are delighted to share that we have awarded a Community Grant of £2,500 to Charity for Civil Servants, sponsoring their inspirational Carers Week 2026 webinar series.

For 140 years, Charity for Civil Servants has supported current, former and retired civil servants and their dependents. They provide financial assistance, practical guidance and wellbeing support when life becomes challenging. Remarkably, 1 in 10 civil servants will turn to the charity for help at some point in their lives.

This Carers Week, the charity is launching its first ever week-long programme of expert-led webinars, designed to support people with caring responsibilities. The series will bring together specialists from a range of organisations to share valuable insights and practical advice on topics including:

⭐maintaining wellbeing,

⭐supporting someone experiencing cognitive decline,

⭐navigating bereavement,

⭐managing relationships while caring.

These sessions aim to help carers feel better equipped, more connected and supported in their role.

We are proud to support this important initiative, which will make a meaningful difference to carers across the civil service community and beyond.

Learn more here: https://www.cfcs.org.uk/help-advice/caring-for-others/carers-week-webinars-2026/

Be supported as a carer through the Charity for Civil Servants 2026 Carer's Week webinars.

09/06/2026

The CareTech Foundation is proud to partner with the British Asian Trust on an inspiring programme focused on mental health in Pakistan. Our funding has contributed to:

⭐I28,000 people being screened for mental health conditions,
⭐70,000 individuals accessing primary level mental health services,
⭐4000+ people receiving support through helpline services,
⭐400+ frontline workers being trained,
⭐27,000+ people experiencing measurable improvements in their mental wellbeing.

We look forward to seeing the continued impact of the British Asian Trust and our partnership in the year ahead and beyond!

21/05/2026

We were delighted to attend the Better Society Awards following our shortlisting for the Commitment to our Local Community Award.

The evening was a wonderful celebration of the positive impact created by commercial companies who are helping create a better, more equal, ethical and sustainable world for all.

We are incredibly proud of this nomination, which reflects the dedication of the CareTech Foundation team and the continued support of the wider CareTech Ltd community. A special thank you to Oakleaf Group, with whom we were proud to share this recognition.

While we didn’t take home the award on the night, it was an honour to be recognised among so many organisations making a real difference within their communities.

Congratulations to all the finalists and winners on the night- and thank you to the Better Society Awards for a fantastic evening. We look forward to continuing to build meaningful and lasting change within our local communities.

19/05/2026

It’s National Walking Month!🩵

This summer, why not turn your steps into support for life changing causes?

⭐ Young Epilepsy Summer challenge!

Young Epilepsy is inviting teams to take part in a six-week movement challenge to collectively reach an incredible 23,000 miles. This will raise awareness and support young people living with epilepsy to fulfil their potential.

Learn more here: https://www.youngepilepsy.org.uk/corporate-summer-challenge-2026

⭐ Hillingdon Brain Tumour & Injury Group London Bridges Walk!

On 28th June, walk up to 10 miles across 12 iconic bridges from Battersea Park to Tower Bridge. This is in support of brain tumour and injury support services and counselling.

Learn more here: https://www.hbtg.org.uk/bridgeswalk

If you choose to get involved, apply for a Match-Funding Grant and double your fundraising efforts: https://www.caretechfoundation.org.uk/funding/match-funding/who-we-fund/

Make every mile matter this National Walking Month!

15/05/2026

A huge congratulations to everyone who has taken on marathon challenges this year, fundraising for causes close to their hearts!🩵

Through our Match-Funding Grants, CareTech Ltd staff and service users can make the most out of every mile completed for charity.

⭐ Katy ran the London Marathon and raised £2,749 for Macmillan Caring Locally, supporting their mission to provide specialist and compassionate end-of-life care close to home for local residents. We are delighted to award the maximum Match-Funding Grant of £350!

⭐ Moruf ran the Manchester Marathon and raised £300 for British Heart Foundation, funding lifesaving research and support, helping people live longer, fuller lives. We are pleased to award a Match-Funding Grant of £300!

We commend all staff members taking on incredible challenges to support charities and organisations that mean so much to them.

Feeling inspired? Lace up your trainers and get fundraising! Learn more and apply here: https://www.caretechfoundation.org.uk/funding/match-funding/who-we-fund/

23/04/2026

Trustee announcement!🩵

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Joshua Barreto as a new Trustee to the CareTech Foundation!

Josh joined the Cambian Group in 2023 and has quickly made a powerful impact within the children’s division. Passionate about improving outcomes for children, he consistently goes above and beyond, working collaboratively with organisations and professionals to overcome barriers and create extraordinary days, every day.

His dedication was recently recognised when he was named the overall Children’s National Winner at the CareTech Awards- an achievement that also earned him a place on the board.

Having someone with Josh’s hands-on frontline experience join our Trustee Board is incredibly valuable. His insight and commitment will play a key role in supporting our mission to champion the care sector, care workers and those living in care.

Welcome, Josh!

Trustee announcement: https://www.caretechfoundation.org.uk/news/trusteeannouncement-2/

21/04/2026

Empowering Young People in Local Communities!

Our Community Grants support CareTech Ltd staff, their families, friends and local communities, in hopes to enrich the areas in which CareTech Ltd operates and support causes close to their hearts.🩵

Employees have been advocating for brilliant initiatives, providing opportunities for young people in their local communities. Recently, we have invested in:

⭐Burnwood Chillzone Club- Awarded £500 to purchase resources that support a safe and engaging space offering affordable childcare for working parents.

⭐Bilston Swimming Club- Awarded £625 to fund training, equipment, and pool hire, helping a volunteer-led club provide swimming opportunities for local children.

⭐Newtown FC- Awarded £500 for new kits and equipment, enabling young people from underprivileged communities to participate in football and stay active.

⭐Larchwood Morris Dancers- Awarded £1,500 to provide costumes and equipment for young people from struggling families to channel their talents towards dancing and attend competitions.

Feeling inspired? Learn more and apply here: https://www.caretechfoundation.org.uk/funding/community-grants/who-we-fund/

17/04/2026

April is Stress Awareness Month!🩵

This year’s theme ‘Be the Change’ is a powerful reminder that creating healthier workplaces starts with action.

CareTech Ltd are committed to leading that change- supporting their staff to reduce stress and improve their quality of life.

Through the CareTech Foundation, staff can access a range of support, including the Staff Hardship Grant. With the ongoing cost-of-living challenges, we understand how important it is to provide meaningful, practical help when its needed most.

We provide small grants of up to £1,500 to individuals experiencing significant financial hardship or at risk of it. This support can make a real and immediate difference.

Last year, we awarded 195 Staff Hardship Grants, totalling nearly £147,000, helping individuals access essential support!

Learn more and apply here: https://www.caretechfoundation.org.uk/funding/staff-hardship-grants/who-we-fund/