Young people who act as unpaid Carers have been given an Easter treat thanks to the generosity of a Kendal financial planning firm.
The Financial Management Bureau, a family-run firm based at Shenstone House in Kendal, has donated a huge collection of easter eggs which are being distributed just in time for the Easter break.
Manager for Carer Support South Lakes with Ali Brown, Client Services Supervisor from FMB.
The 136 Easter eggs are being handed out to young Carers who receive support and help from the charity Carer Support South Lakes.
Young Carers are those under 18 who help look after someone in their family or a friend who is ill, disabled or needs support.
“It’s a very generous donation from FMB,” says Holly Cragg, Young Carers Lead Support Worker at Carer Support; “The company is a long-standing supporter of Carer Support South Lakes and we really appreciate that help.
“Young Carers spend so much time working towards their education while also carrying out caring roles that they can miss out on so many things. A simple gift like these Easter eggs is a way of showing that their selfless efforts do not go un-noticed.”
Roger Jackson, Director of Financial Planning for FMB, who was formerly Chair of Trustees for Carer Support South Lakes, says: “Young Carers do so much for their loved ones that we felt it was right to show that their selfless work is very much appreciated.”
Based in Kendal, Carer Support South Lakes supports hundreds of unpaid Carers of any age across South Cumbria – and across the whole of the county and further afield via its online support app, Carer-Connect.
Some of the funds raised by the charity enable young Carers to have days out or take part in activities which give them a break from their caring roles. The charity relies heavily on public donations.
PHOTO: Marian Graveson, Fundraising Manager for Carer Support South Lakes with Ali Brown, Client Services Supervisor from FMB
