Fundraising Champion
On 30th October 2019, my daughter Nasia was recognised at the Basildon Volunteer Awards, this was in recognition of her fundraising achievements, not only for Kool Carers, but for other well deserving charities aswell. Nasia received a “Highly Commended, Fundraising…
Family BBQ & Planetarium Fun Day
On the 31st August, we held our family fund raising afternoon, which this year was in aid of Kool Carers and the Dyspraxia Foundation. We raised just over £300.00 and we sent a cheque to the Dyspraxia Foundation for £150.00, for…
Dyspraxia Foundation Fund Raising
We thought we would share with you the wonderful letter Nasia received from the Dyspraxia Foundation about her amazing fundraising efforts.
All Aboard, Summer Sailing Fun!!!
In August of this year, 12 young carers had the most amazing experience, thanks to the Cirdan Sailing Trust and their funders. They joined the crew of the Queen Galadriel and set sail from Falmouth on a 7 day voyage to…
Congratulations Neave
I want to congratulate one of our senior young carers, Neave, who achieved a Merit in her English Speaking Exam. Neave chose “Young Carers” as her topic, because being a young carer herself, Neave recognised that it was something which…
Billericay Mayflower Rotary Summerfest: 7th July 2019
A huge well done to all the Rotarians from Billericay Mayflower Rotary who organised the Summerfest yesterday. It was extremely well organised, with a vast array of interesting stalls and activities for children and their families. We had a wonderful…
Floristry Fun
A huge thank you to both Donna and Jill, who facilitated a floristry session with our parents and grandparents, everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and for many they have discovered they have a real flair, take a look at the gallery…
Ministry of Food Cookery Programme
Congratulations to seven of our primary young carers who completed the Jamie Oliver Ministry of Food Cookery Programme, a huge thanks to the Billericay Rotary who sponsored and facilitated the programme. The eight-week course focuses on instilling basic kitchen and food…
National Lottery Community Funding
In March 2019, Kool Carers South East Limited was awarded National Lottery Community Funding. “I would like to say a heartfelt thank you to all national lottery players, as this development grant is allowing Kool Carers to realise its vision;…
Thank you Essex Community Foundation
A huge thank you to the Essex Community Foundation, our recent application for funding was considered and accepted by the Essex Fund Panel and the funding we have received will be utilised to employ a young carers counsellor for one…