The Care Workers’ Charity has provided grants of over £2 million in total to support care workers in 2020, it has been revealed.
The Care Workers’ Charity has published its 2020 Impact Report, giving a comprehensive overview and insight into the work of the Charity and its achievements.
The report shares the charity’s journey over the past twelve months, as it has gone from strength to strength in supporting social care workers during this turbulent time.
A few of the key achievements detailed in the report include:
•2,864 Covid-19 Emergency Fund Grants awarded, with a total value of £1,981,858;
•402 Crisis Grants awarded, with a total value of £285,37;
•39 Funeral Grants awarded, with a total value of £64,945;
•the total value of all grants awarded during 2020 was £2.2 million- an increase of 1,150% in grant giving activities in 2020, compared to 2019.
Karolina Gerlich, Executive Director of The Care Workers’ Charity, said: “We’re really pleased to share our journey over the past 12 months as the charity has gone from strength to strength in supporting care workers during the turbulent year. We’ve seen many changes; a constantly changing landscape in the social care sector; new staff joining the charity; a wider awareness of the contribution made by social care workers and the development of vaccines to bring new hope to everyone.”
