Friday 1 February 2013

Co-operative launches new charity of the year

The Co-operative hit the right note with unpaid young adult carers today (24 January) as it launched a 'record' breaking year of fundraising for its new charity of the year, Carers Trust.

Helping to get fundraising activities 'rock 'n' rolling', The Co-operative were joined for the launch by singer, songwriter and actress, Jade Ewen, a young adult carer herself who gave up her birthday to attend the launch and support other young carers.

The charity – which formed last year when The Princess Royal Trust for Carers and Crossroads Care came together – will benefit from The Co-operative's 100,000 staff aiming to raise £5m to tackle feelings of isolation and provide desperately needed breaks, information, advice and support for 14-25 year-olds facing the challenge of caring.

Full Article on Guardian 

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