The Care Workers Charity presents Going the Extra Mile 2019 - a week-long campaign dedicated to celebrating the care workers and care teams that go the extra mile every day. Read more
The Care Workers Charity is dedicated to helping current and former care workers. Help is offered in the form of hardship grants, and online information and advice. Read more
We will consider applications for financial assistance from people who have worked in a paid role in the UK's care sector and are involved in or support the provision of care. Read more
In 2019 CSIS Charity Fund has awarded CWC with an unrestricted grant of £30,000. The funds will go directly to supporting even more individuals working in the UK care sector with hardship grants. Read more
Hardship grants awarded in 2018
The number of care workers, making up one of Britain's largest workforces
Agreed or strongly agreed that the grant prevented them from falling into financial hardship
CWC Partners Programme was established to get us closer to the care workers we support, allowing care groups to show their commitment to the sector and enabling us to provide hardship grants and keep the the UK caring.
Are you a caring person who enjoys helping those in need? If so, care work may be your perfect career.
The Care Workers Charity provides hardship grants to social care professionals. We strive to ensure that no care worker faces financial hardship alone.
We are excited to publish another poem from our care worker writing competition. This poem was submitted by Rebecca Skermer and provides a touching account of what it means to work in care. Read more
The Awards were introduced to acknowledge and reward the exceptional contributions of some of our most dedicated supporters; people whose help might otherwise go unrecognised. Read more
This heartwarming story was written by Julie Burt at Elizabeth Finn Care Homes in Halliwell, Tunbridge Wells. Julie beautifully documented a surprise dinner, organised for Florence, a 92 year old resident. Read more