by Candice Baratta | Dec 16, 2025 | Fundraising, General
No child should have to choose between childhood and caring Did you know that one in five schoolchildren in the UK are Young Carers? Some are as young as five years old. These children take on adult roles – cooking, cleaning, giving medication, or looking after...
by Candice Baratta | Dec 9, 2025 | Fundraising, General
THE ESSEX COMMUNITY ADVENT CALENDAR IS BACK FOR 2025 and we’re proud to have been chosen to be part of the celebrations again this year! Each day, discover and appreciate one of 24 incredible local charities dedicated to supporting people of all ages and needs....
by Candice Baratta | Nov 14, 2025 | Fundraising, General
We’re absolutely thrilled to share that BBC Children in Need has awarded Action for Family Carers an incredible £109,000 over the next three years to help us continue supporting young carers across North-East Essex. This funding is a huge boost for our Young Carers...
by Candice Baratta | Nov 1, 2024 | General, Newsletter
We’re bidding for a cash boost from the Tesco Stronger Starts scheme. Stronger Starts provides grant awards of up to £1,500 to local community projects, with a particular focus on children and young people. Three groups in every community have been shortlisted to...
by Candice Baratta | Aug 8, 2024 | Fundraising, General
Maldon Carnival took place on Saturday the 3rd August 2024. And what a day it was… This year Action for Family Carers is one of the good causes the carnival is supporting. We pulled together our very own float and managed to bag 3rd place for our efforts! Thank...
