Supporting unpaid carers across our region
We are delighted to announce new funding to strengthen support for unpaid carers across our region - people who make an enormous contribution to communities, often with limited recognition or support.
Unpaid carers, many of whom are older people themselves, dedicate significant time and energy to caring for family members and loved ones. The State of Ageing 2025 report highlights a rapid increase in unpaid caring, alongside high levels of social isolation, poor health and financial strain among older carers. This growing need makes sustained, accessible support more important than ever.
Our funding partnerships
To help address these challenges, we have partnered with two local funders to award three-year funding to five organisations delivering vital services for unpaid carers.
In partnership with Quartet Community Foundation
We are pleased to have awarded grants to:
- Bath Ethnic Minority Senior Citizens Association (BEMSCA)
- Carers Support Bristol & South Gloucestershire
- Nailsea Tithe Barn
- The Lighthouse Project, Portishead
In partnership with The Anchor Society
We have provided funding to:
- Bath and North East Somerset Carers’ Centre
This funding will support a wide range of services, including respite opportunities, peer support and tailored advice for unpaid carers. It will also help carers build confidence, develop new skills and improve well-being, supporting them to continue their caring roles safely and sustainably.
Our funded partners have shared what this support means for their work and the carers they support:
We are incredibly proud to support these organisations and the essential work they do. By investing in long-term, preventative, and community-based support, this funding helps ensure unpaid carers receive the recognition, resources and care they deserve, now and into the future.