Redhill Awareness Event – Saturday 5th June 2021
We’re really looking forward to running our first local community event of the year on Saturday 5th June in Redhill town centre. In support of Volunteers’ and Carers’ Weeks, which both take place at the start of June, we will have an information and fundraising stand at the market outside the Belfry Shopping Centre from 9am […]
Charity to shine a light on the important role unpaid carers have on society
Local Charity, Crossroads Care Surrey is launching a new campaign today called Unlocking Lives to shine a light on the challenges faced by unpaid carers, and to generate support from the local community to help carers in Surrey. For many unpaid local carers earning a regular income or taking a little time out is simply […]
Caring Behind Closed Doors During a Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on the lives of unpaid carers and those they care for. Research from Carers UK has found that 4 in 5 unpaid carers (81%) are currently providing more care than before lockdown, and most carers (64%) have not been able to take any breaks at all in the last […]
Be a different kind of volunteer
Have you ever thought about being a volunteer, but not sure what you could do? At Crossroads Care there are different volunteer roles to suit everyone, depending on your skills and the time you have available to offer. Volunteers can choose to apply for a specific role, but this does not limit them as they […]
Being a Trustee
Being a Trustee is very rewarding. As a trustee, you are part of a team and will have the opportunity to apply your unique skills and experience while learning from others. The clear and obvious benefit to being a trustee is the contribution you will make to a great cause, supporting the work of unpaid […]
Carers in West Byfleet supported by Waitrose Community Matters
A very big thank you to the West Byfleet community who have actively supported carers to have vital respite time away from caring as part of Waitrose West Byfleet Community Matters project. Over the very busy Christmas period, shoppers took time out to collectively give support to unpaid carers by giving their green tokens to support our work in their community raising an incredible £410.00.