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…
Thank you Posh Paws International
A huge heartfelt thank you to Posh Paws International, who has kindly donated some amazing plush toys to Kool Carers, which I know will bring so much pleasure to so many young carers and their families.
Vacancies
Job Title: Young Carers Sessional Workers (2 positions and 3 Bank Workers to cover Sessional Workers role as and when required). Description of Role: The fundamental role of the sessional workers will be to regularly support with the delivery of group…
Thank you Me and You Hair and Beauty Salon for the Pamper and Pizza Evening
A huge thankyou to Mandy, Laura, Caroline, Jess and Jade, all of whom gave up their time to provide some of our parents and grandparents with free pamper treatments. Your kindness and generosity made everyone feel very special. Thank you.…
National Young Carers Awareness Day, 31st January 2019
The next Young Carers Awareness Day will take place on Thursday, 31 January 2019. I will be attending a special conference organised by Essex Youth Service who has partnered with Supporting Carers and Families Together (SCAFT), the theme of…