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Unpaid carers under huge financial pressure are forced to cut back on essentials, heating and food

Stuart Mitchell

Unpaid carers are finding it increasingly difficult to afford day-to-day living costs, with the worry and anxiety of this further affecting their mental health and wellbeing. New statistics from the Carers UK State of Caring Survey 2024 in a report funded by abrdn Financial Fairness Trust show a concerning trend as carers increasingly take drastic measures to cope with their financial situation. Of the 12,500 people answering this year’s survey, 61% said they were worried about living costs and managing in the future. Over a third (35%) said they don’t…

Co-op and Warm Welcome Campaign announce partnership to support ‘warm spaces’ this Winter

Stuart Mitchell

As the cost of energy rises for households across the UK, Co-op and the Warm Welcome Campaign have joined together to help grow the number of Warm Welcome Spaces and help people stay warm this winter. The Warm Welcome Campaign’s vision is to enable a more deeply connected society where everyone has free access to welcoming community spaces and can access support, particularly if they are affected by the cost-of-living crisis and loneliness. In the two years since it launched, the Warm Welcome Campaign has helped an average 120,000 people…

Asda Foundation awards over £1.2 million of funding to transform community spaces across the UK

Stuart Mitchell

The Asda Foundation has announced a staggering £1.2 million has been awarded to 65 community projects to transform community spaces and places where local people can come together and thrive.   The 65 grants that have been awarded range between £10,000 and £25,000 and will go towards the improvement of community spaces in local communities across the UK.    Asda’s latest community tracker reveals over 20% of customers were concerned about the lack of community spaces in their local area*, as well as mental health and crime prevention both ranked in the…

Samaritans Ireland mark 10 years as the GAA’s mental health partner

Stuart Mitchell

The suicide prevention charity marked its 10-year anniversary as the GAA Mental Health Partner as Croke Park. Through the partnership, GAA players and former players team up with Samaritans volunteers from across the country to reduce the stigma around mental health and encourage anyone in need to seek help. Jarlath Burns, President of the GAA, said: “Samaritans is one of the leading mental health charities in Ireland and, through this partnership, we want to raise awareness of their work and highlight the support they offer to adults of all ages…

Nearly Three-Quarters of Young People Deeply Concerned About Their Future

Stuart Mitchell

The Mix, the UK’s leading digital charity for young people, has revealed new research that nearly three-quarters (73%) of young people aged 16-29 are deeply concerned about their future, highlighting a growing distrust in government efforts to prioritise youth issues. The research, conducted by MEL Research on behalf of The Mix, underscores the urgent need for the next government to increase investment in online youth support services, with 59% of respondents advocating for more government funding in this area over traditional face-to-face support. Ahead of the imminent general election, The…