We would like to thank all the people and organisations who support Carers UK, without whom our work would not be possible.
If you are interested in supporting us or would like to hear more about a specific area of our work, please contact us: fundraising@carersuk.org
Find out more about our partners
TENA
We are thrilled to launch our latest corporate partnership with TENA, a global market leader for incontinence products with 60 years of experience. Carers UK are supporting TENA and their #NoLoveLikeIt campaign to help drive greater awareness and shine a light on the many faces of family caregivers in the UK. The purpose of the campaign is to show the daily reality of looking after a loved one, in hope that the awareness will help families prepare for caring by getting the support they need far earlier. TENA will also be sharing their expertise with unpaid carers via Carers UK's Share and Learn programme and will be exhibiting at the Carers UK Members' Conference in 2024. To read more about the #NoLoveLikeIt campaign click here.
Virgin Media O2
One of the focuses of Virgin Media O2’s new sustainability strategy is connected communities, which dovetails with Carers UK’s strategic pillars, providing an opportunity to build upon existing partnership work and impact with Carers UK, while developing new strategic interventions to meet our shared goals. These include giving support by digitally empowering and connecting carers with their communities and each other and encouraging recognition by raising awareness of caring and reaching excluded communities. Together, we are committed to our partnership goal of connecting 1 million carers with support in their communities, to improve their lives and make caring easier.
“Carers UK’s five year partnership with Virgin Media O2 is exciting and transformative, enabling us to connect with many more unpaid carers and critically raise awareness of the issue. We know now more than ever millions of people are looking after someone and through this partnership we aim to reach them sooner and ensure they have the digital tools and support to make caring easier. As Carers UK also continue to progress our five-year strategy, this partnership really underpins our ambitious plans to make life better for carers.”
Helen Walker, Chief Executive of Carers UK
Regina Blitz
This partnership helps to raise awareness of caring across the UK and enables carers to recognise their caring role, so that they can access relevant support. They will also be involved in our roadshow and Members’ Conference events.
Regina Blitz will be offering unpaid carers the chance to win a number of free prizes during the roadshow and conference events. The giveaway will help winners to take some well-earned time for themselves away from their caring responsibilities. With a wide range of prizes to choose from, including afternoon teas, spa breaks, weekend getaways, subscriptions to Audible and more, there will be something to suit every winner.
Bank of England
Carers UK is delighted to have been chosen by Bank of England employees as one of their charities of the year alongside Demelza Hospice Care for Children and WWF. The partnership runs from 2021 to 2023.
Carers UK was nominated by our Carers Network and is one of these three charities chosen by our staff, through a Bank-wide vote. During our partnership we will fundraise for all of our charities and raise awareness of their important work, which in the case of Carers UK will help to raise awareness of carers rights and highlight the support the charity can offer.”
Joanna Place, Deputy Governor, Chief Operating Officer of the Bank of England
Building Controls Industry Association
Carers UK is delighted to have been nominated by the President of the Building Controls Industry Association to be the organisation’s charity partner until 2026.
We will be working together to promote awareness of unpaid caring amongst employees working in the building energy management and automation space. Throughout the partnership, we will be looking to engage member organisations in our work and inspire their employees from its 170 member organisations to take part in a range of exciting fundraising and rewarding volunteering opportunities in support of Carers UK.
We are so grateful to be named charity of the year by the Buildings Controls Industry Association (BCIA). There are 5.7 million unpaid carers in the UK looking after an ill, elderly or disabled relative or friend. Many are under intense emotional and financial pressure as they juggle work and caring responsibilities, often struggling to make ends meet, choosing sometimes between eating and heating their homes. We often hear that unpaid carers feel forgotten and invisible, yet the care they deliver is crucial to those they are helping and the value equivalent of £162 billion – that's a second NHS. We thank the BCIA for acknowledging the important contribution unpaid carers make to society through this partnership and we look forward to the two years ahead.”
Laura Doughty, Director of Income Generation and Communications at Carers UK
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks
We’re thrilled to be partnering with Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution.
SSEN is the Distribution Network Operator responsible for delivering power to over 3.8 million homes and businesses across central southern England and northern Scotland. This partnership will make a big difference to the lives of unpaid carers. Together, we will raise awareness of the support and information available from Carers UK. We will also highlight the key support measures and services available to unpaid carers and the person they care for from SSEN; including how to best prepare for winter, power cuts, the benefits of being on the Priority Services Register (PSR) and how to plan for a home emergency.
To find out more, visit the SSEN website.
By joining forces with SSEN we will be able to make more unpaid carers aware of the information and support provided by Carers UK. We’ll also highlight to carers the extra support that is available to them when it comes to powering their homes during the winter and adverse weather conditions, such as SSEN’s Priority Services Register (PSR). These services can help people in their caring role and give peace of mind to the carer and the person they care for.”
Laura Doughty, Director of Income Generation and Communications at Carers UK
Phoenix Group
Phoenix Group, the UK’s largest long-term savings and retirement business, has teamed up with Carers UK under its 'Caring for Carers' initiative. This powerful partnership aims to support millions of people juggling work and caring responsibilities by addressing personal, financial, and emotional challenges.
Together, Carers UK and Phoenix Group are working to raise awareness and create impactful volunteering and fundraising opportunities, making a tangible difference in the lives of carers across the UK.
Phoenix Group is also leading by example with workplace initiatives like paid carers' leave, flexible working, and a Carers Network, setting a standard for how businesses can support those who care.
By partnering with Carers UK, we can drive real change and ensure that no one has to care alone. With one in seven people balancing work and care, this collaboration is crucial.”
Mary Bright, Group Head of Social Sustainability at Phoenix Group
This partnership with Phoenix Group will enable us to support more carers than ever before. As caring touches millions of lives, we’re committed to ensuring that carers receive the recognition and support they deserve.”
Helen Walker, Chief Executive of Carers UK