The Rank Group Plc

Carers Trust is delighted to be in partnership with The Rank Group Plc, owners of Mecca Bingo and Grosvenor Casinos. The partnership was launched in February 2014 and funds the Rank Cares grants programme for unpaid carers across the UK.

The grants give carers access to desperately needed breaks, essential equipment to support caring responsibilities and skills and training courses.

They can make the challenge of being a carer that little bit easier, help stop people from breaking down under the strain and help carers find ways to cope with caring.

Since the start of the partnership, the funds raised by the Rank Group have helped over 14,418 unpaid carers.

Fundraising and Volunteering

We have just celebrated our 11th anniversary year of the partnership on Valentine's Day 2025.

Over the years the teams have taken part in skydives, head shaves, hair waxing, team vs team challenges, fancy dress days, bake-off competitions and bake sales, walks, marathons, climbs, swims and cycles . . . the list is endless.

Employees have also been showing their support by volunteering to help their local Carers Trust Network Partners. They have helped with gardening, baking cakes for events, supporting in Carers Week, organising pamper days, cooking a 3-course meal and providing HR support, to name just a few activities.

Ten Network Partners were able to run peer support groups with funding from Rank. These Network Partners also worked closely with the local Mecca & Grosvenor clubs to help with afternoon teas and spaces to meet and to build on the local support in the community.

Our partnership with Rank was recognised at the 2023 & 2024 European Casino Awards

We were thrilled to accept the Corporate Community Engagement Awards as part of the continued dedication Rank have shown over the years to Carers Trust and supporting unpaid carers.

Why we support Carers Trust…

Gemma

"Throughout our lives, we come across charities that we feel are a worthy cause so, we dig deep and donate to help them."

"However, Carers Trust spoke to me on a more personal level and, although I still donate, I felt that there was more that I could do to help this great cause in both gaining more donations and, increasing their exposure to the general public."

 

 

Steve

"I help raise Carers Trust's profile, all the races I have participated in have been run wearing their colours as, I believe it's the least I can do to help those who need assistance whilst looking after their ailing family members, especially the younger generation who sometimes need to put their lives on hold."

 

TCS London Marathon - 21st April 2024

The Rank Group had 2 runners Alex & Flora take part in the TCS London Marathon in 2024. They have raised over £3,800 between them.

In their own words they explain why they decided to take on the massive 26.2 miles to help support unpaid carers.

Celebrating the massive milestone of £4M.......

We are thrilled to have just celebrated £4M raised in 2025

John O’Reilly, CEO at Rank, 

“Raising £4M for Carers Trust is an incredible milestone, and one that simply would not have been possible without the generosity of our colleagues and customers who have contributed over the past 11 years.

"Supporting our community is central to Rank's core values of responsibility, and with this in mind, we are now exploring how we can further build on our partnership with Carers Trust, including the initiatives like skills-based training and work placements for carers who are looking to get back into work.

"I want to extend a huge thanks you to everyone who has played a role in this partnership. Your support for carers across the UK makes a really big difference" 

Carers Trust CEO, Kirsty McHugh, 

“Raising £4M for carers is a huge achievement by Rank's team and customers. That money has been a lifeline for thousands of people up and down the country who work so hard to look after friends and family. With the rising cost of living and increasing numbers of us becoming carers, that support is needed now more than ever. We're delighted and very grateful to Rank for being such a steadfast supporter of our work to transform carers lives"

Anniversary Challenge in 2024 & Challenges coming in 2025...

As part of their 10-year anniversary celebrations, twenty Rank colleagues took on their biggest challenge yet!!

They climbed the National Three Peaks in just 24 hours!! Raising an incredible £32,469.57.

Thanks so much to the 'Peaky Climbers'

What is coming in 2025...

Rank teams are taking on lots of different challenges in 2025, which include the Great Glasgow Walk, The London Marathon, The Great North Run, The London Big Half, London Skydiving Event and another massive challenge!!

 

 

About the Rank Cares Grants programme

Our partnership is enabling us to deliver small grants to carers registered with Carers Trust's Network Partners:

  • Carers Essentials Fund – carers can apply for grants towards the cost of vital equipment such as washing machines, cookers, fridge freezers or a bed.
  • Carers Take Time Out Fund – is giving carers time out from caring to relax, do something for themselves and recharge their batteries.
  • Carers Skills Fund – is enabling carers to learn new skills to help them with caring or to return to work.

Please note, carers must be registered with a Carers Trust Network Partner to access these grants. 

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