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Together, we’re making life better for every unpaid carer in the UK.
Our vision at Carers Trust is that unpaid carers are heard, valued and have access to the support, advice and resources they need to live a fulfilling life alongside caring.
Making a difference for unpaid carers
Carers' stories
There are around 7 million unpaid carers in the UK. That's one in ten people. And three in five people will be unpaid carers at some point in their lives. Read some of their stories.
Building a Caring Society
Carers Trust is delighted to publish Building a Caring Society, our refreshed strategy for 2022 – 2025.
Manchester to Melbourne Cycle for Carers
This summer, Bolton Businessman Andrew Crompton is undertaking the challenge of a lifetime by riding his bike thousands of miles from his hometown of Bolton to Melbourne, Australia.
Help and support that carers trust
We provide a wealth of information online to help unpaid carers access the support they need.
Locally, our network of partners support carers throughout the UK, giving them access to help, advice and breaks from caring.
See what we’re doing around the UK
News and Views
30th September 2022
Former young carer leads fundraising team for Cardiff Half Marathon
Jo Galazka, who became a carer at the age of 8, is an Advisory Board member for Carers Trust Wales. She will be leading the charge to raise vital funds for the charity by taking on the Cardiff Half Marathon this Sunday 3 October.
30th September 2022
Cyn-ofalydd ifanc yn arwain tîm codi arian ar gyfer Hanner Marathon Caerdydd
Mae Jo Galazka, a ddaeth yn ofalydd ifanc yn 8 oed, yn aelod o Fwrdd Ymgynghorol Ymddiriedolaeth Gofalwyr Cymru. Fe fydd hi’n arwain y tȋm i godi arian hanfodol i'r elusen gan redeg Hanner marathon Caerdydd ar ddydd Sul 3 Hydref.
Press releases 26th September 2022“I didn’t quite believe that Carers Trust had taken a chance on me.”
90,000 of the UK’s unpaid carers have been supported thanks to funding raised by players People’s Postcode Lottery.
Your help makes life better for thousands of unpaid carers
A donation to Carers Trust allows us to reach more of the UK’s hidden carers and provide the support they need to care for the people they love.
