We are so excited to let you know that our Aviva Crowdfunding has gone live! and this time we are combining 2 communities that we are so passionate about, young carers and building financial resilience/inclusion.
We are fundraising for our Young Carers Connected project. We know that supporting our young carers is vital and the support we give to the whole family through our partnership with Citizen’s Advice is critical. Life can be tough for our young carers and their families and even more so as we face unprecedented economic challenges. We want to give our young carers and their families the opportunity to build the tools and financial resilience to weather these storms.
A young carer may support someone with:
- Managing the family budget and paying household bills.
- Practical tasks such as cooking, housework, laundry, shopping or fetching items such as prescriptions.
- Physical care such as helping someone to get out of bed or steadying them when they walk or pushing their wheelchair.
- Emotional support for the people they care for such as listening to their worries, keeping them company, being aware when they’re feeling low and coping with any changes in their behaviour.
- Personal care such as helping someone get dressed, washed or showered, putting on socks and shoes, or being aware when they are in the shower if they’re unsteady.
Importance of whole family support:
We know that stress and pressures can impact the whole family and that is why we want to provide holistic support for the young carer and their family. As part of the regular dialogue with our young carers, we asked them about any additional support they would like to see. 86% said that support for the whole family would have a hugely positive impact on their current situation.
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT NOW MORE THAN EVER....BUT HOW CAN YOU HELP?
"Please donate today and your money will go towards".
- Providing much needed 1:1 support for our young and young adult carers. Giving them the tools and bespoke support to build confidence and strengthen much needed resilience in all life areas.
- Giving families financial advice and support through our expert partners, Citizens Advice Torridge, North, Mid & West Devon. This includes advice on debt, energy bills and benefits, giving young carers and their families the ability to manage their money better and build up financial resilience at a crucial time in their lives whilst juggling all the wider economic challenges.
- Running group activities, these are a valuable resource where we can spend time with the whole family in an informal setting. This gives a much needed opportunity to relax and talk about any issues or support needs.
To donate please visit: https://www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/p/financial-resilience-for-young-carers-and-families?fbclid=IwAR2xTvxgIPLPMlSr96hex4r-hLOAr_ct3TYRswI56jrR06b7qJR_PHa_So0
All donations are hugely appreciated, Thank you!
