Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Kool Carers Charity Number: 1179010 ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://koolcarers.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](https://koolcarers.co.uk/blog/) - [LBC radio interview](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2025/06/27/lbc-radio-interview/) - https://koolcarers.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/young-carers-sharma-pkg-finished.mp3 - [Small Charity Week](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2025/06/27/small-charity-week/) - As part of Small Charity Week 2025, we have had a very special message sent from Amanda Holden to one of our amazing Kool Carers. This young person is such a beautiful caring soul, who radiates a room with her smile and bubbly personality. We are so incredibly proud of all our Kool Carers and - [thank you!!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2025/01/27/thank-you-3/) - Thank You Highview Roofing and Externals Ltd, who ran a Christmas fundraising event and provided us with a cheque for £670.00. - [Annual General Meeting 2025](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2025/01/03/annual-general-meeting-2025/) - Remote AGM, link will be sent prior to meeting. DATE: 22nd January 2025 TIME: 7.00PM – 8.30PM The Agenda for this meeting will include; Recap of the Last Years Accomplishments Chair’s Report Financial Report Election of Committee Please contact: rachel.tungate@koolcarers.co.uk, for further information and to provide email details in-order that - [2024 Round Up Global Make Some Noise](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2024/12/28/2024-round-up-global-make-some-noise/) - 2024 Round Up - [Thank You!!!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2024/12/09/thank-you-2/) - I would like to say a very heartfelt thank you to Purple Lion Day Nurseries in Benfleet and Chingford, who chose to fundraise for Kool Carers during their Children In Need fund raising event. We received a total of £223.00, which is truly fantastic, thank you so much to all your families and staff - [Kool Carers South East Ltd awarded £105,000 by BBC Children in Need](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2024/11/14/kool-carers-south-east-ltd-awarded-105000by-bbc-children-in-need/) - Kool Carers South East Ltd awarded £105,000 by BBC Children in Need Kool Carers South East Ltd in Essex has been awarded a grant of £105,000 over 3 years by BBC Children in Need. This grant will fund the continuing service to support young carers abs their families and help make a difference to - [Global Make Some Noise radio interviews](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2024/11/04/global-make-some-noise-radio-interviews/) - Pedalo! Heart X Broadcast - [We are hiring!!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2024/10/14/we-are-hiring/) - [Flo and Grace on Heart FM](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2024/10/08/flo-and-grace-on-heart-fm/) - Grace and Flo on Heartfm - [Make Some Noise](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2024/10/07/make-some-noise/) - Flo’s Story - [Cirdan Trust Sailing 2024](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2024/09/23/cirdan-trust-sailing-2024/) - Cirdan Trust Sailing Trip 2024 - [Globals Make Some Noise](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2024/09/23/globals-make-some-noise/) - Globals Make some Noise - [VVU Filming](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2024/07/24/vvu-filming/) - Kool Carers took part in the VVU district and borough films. The plan for the films is for them to be shared with elected Members / Councillors in all of the district and boroughs and with the respective CEO. This will be in the form of a emailed letter from Roger Hirst, PFCC for Essex - [HAPPY 6TH BIRTHDAY TO US!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2024/07/02/happy-6th-birthday-to-us/) - Wowww! Today marks the 6th Birthday of the foundation of KOOL CARERS!!! We’d love for you to share amazing memories, photos or feedback from anything over the years ☺️❤️ We’d also like to thank everyone for their continued support we live you guys so much!! Thank you to all our amazing staff, trustees, and CEO - [Our Charity Shop is now OPEN](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2024/04/20/our-charity-shop-is-now-open/) - We are delighted to share that our new Charity Shop is open from 20.4.24 MP Rebecca Harris kindly attended and cut the ribbon, and the doors were open to a huge turnout of public, and beneficiaries of the charity. This followed weeks of careful preparation and extremely hard work from the staff at Kool - [Charity Shop News!!!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2024/03/07/charity-shop-news/) - [Anglia Ruskin University team to study young carers and their duties](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2024/01/20/anglia-ruskin-university-team-to-study-young-carers-and-their-duties/) - Anglia Ruskin - [Essex Cares](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2024/01/20/essex-cares/) - [ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/12/15/annual-general-meeting-4/) - Remote AGM, link will be sent prior to meeting. DATE: 10TH JANUARY 2024 TIME: 7.00PM – 8.30PM The Agenda for this meeting will include; Recap of the Last Years Accomplishments Chair’s Report Financial Report Election of Committee Please contact: rachel.tungate@koolcarers.co.uk, for further information and to provide email details in-order that login information for the meeting - [Thank you Saffron Building Society](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/12/08/thank-you-saffron-building-society/) - [Kool Carers Charity Shop!!!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/12/05/kool-carers-charity-shop/) - As part of our commitment to sustainability, Kool Carers has recently secured a lease on a charity shop. Funding opportunities have become increasingly competitive, so we hope that this new venture will help generate income and move us towards becoming self-sufficient.We have already received numerous donations, but we welcome any additional contributions that you or - [Job Vacancies](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/11/27/job-vacancies/) - We are currently recruiting Young Carers sessional and bank worker positions. If you are interested please email contact@koolcarers.co.uk Closing date 31.1.24 - [BBC Breakfast News- we have made national news!!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/10/09/bbc-look-east-we-are-on-the-news/) - [BBC Essex Radio highlighted Kool Carers](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/10/09/bbc-essex-radio-highlighted-kool-carers/) - BBC Essex Radio - [We’re on BBC News!!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/10/09/were-on-bbc-news/) - BBC News - [Arts and Crafts](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/08/24/arts-and-crafts/) - Kool Carers continue to work with The Wellbeing Hub and today several young carers were able to make bird feeders at ten Arts and Crafts session. Take a look at their awesome handiwork! - [The Essex Lottery!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/08/09/the-essex-lottery/) - The Essex Lottery - [A BIG Thank You](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/08/04/a-big-thank-you/) - I want to thank Mrs Maureen Ratcliff, who celebrated her 80th birthday recently and requested that all her friends and family make a donation to Kool Carers, instead of providing her with gifts. Mrs Ratcliff thanked the charity for all the work that it does to support young carers. We have received - [Amazing News!!!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/08/03/amazing-news/) - [BBC Essex Interview-Rachel](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/07/24/bbc-essex-interview-rachel/) - 2 hours 7 mins in listen to Rachel Tungate BBC Essex Interview - [Thames Estuary Walk](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/07/14/thames-estuary-walk/) - When I founded Kool Carers 5 years ago, never did I ever dream that my vision for a charity that supported young carers and their families would become a reality in such a short period of time. Kool Carers has only grown to be the nationally recognised and highly respected provision that it is today, - [Memorial service for Amira](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/07/13/memorial-service-for-amira/) - On the 28th June 2023 our beloved Amira, who we lost during lockdown, would have been 16. We were honoured to be invited by Amira's mother Alicia, to celebrate, commemorate and share our memories of Amira and release balloons. KC staff and young carers who knew her joined friends and family at Northlands Park. We - [30 mile Thames Estuary Path Walk!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/07/08/30-mile-thames-estuary-path-walk/) - Completing this massive 30 mile walk to fundraise for Kool Carers, Amy, Lisa and Karen all supported by staff from Co-Op Funeral Care who we are really grateful to. Well done everyone! Still time to donate! Thames Estuary Path Walk Donate - [Another award nomination!!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/06/15/another-award-nomination/) - Since shortlisting for the Southern Enterprise Awards 2023 began, SME News has identified Kool Carers South East Ltd as a nominee in the Southern Enterprise Awards this year. Returning for its sixth consecutive year, the Southern Enterprise Awards will once again recognise outstanding companies and individuals based in the South, and provide them with the perfect platform to showcase - [KFC Foundation](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/06/15/kfc-foundation/) - We’re excited to announce that we have received grant funding from @kfcfoundation_uk. Kool Carers was selected amongst various local organisations across KFC restaurant communities in the UK, with the aim of empowering young people to fulfil their potential. Thank you to the KFC Foundation for recognising the work we do to improve the lives of - [Signed Manchester United football!!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/06/14/signed-manchester-united-football/) - EXCITING NEWS FOOTBALL FANS!!!!!! We have an official Manchester United football signed by the 2023 premier league squad given to us by the club themselves. If you want a chance in winning this prize it’s only £5 per entry follow the link below. Best of luck everyone xxxxxx Man United football - [Darcey's 2023 Christmas Present Appeal](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/06/08/darceys-2023-christmas-present-appeal/) - Darceys Christmas Present Appeal - [Please nominate us!!!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/06/07/please-nominate-us/) - Movement for good - [Virtual Balloon Race](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/06/05/virtual-balloon-race/) - Kool Carers are participating in a virtual balloon race across the Serengeti to raise much needed fund to allow the charity to keep offering the services we currently do. We feel this is a fun way for all the families to get involved in the anniversary celebrations. Eco racing is an environmentally and wildlife safe - [Feedback](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/05/26/feedback/) - We always welcome feedback from our young carers, families and stakeholders. This is part of an email received from the National Lottery 😊 “I would like to thank you for supplying such a detailed end of project report. It was very interesting to read and evidences such a positive impact that you have made on - [Hidden Voices Exhibition](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/05/15/hidden-voices-exhibition/) - Elevator Arts presents Hidden Voices In partnership with Kool Carers Monday 5 June - Wednesday 14 June 2023 Upper Foyer, Towngate Theatre, St. Martins Square, Basildon, SS14 1DL Hidden Voices is a touching & joyful celebration of the experience of young carers. Young people worked with artists George Morgan & Laurence Harding exploring creative writing, - [Fundraising-Worth the Walk!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/05/16/fundraising-worth-the-walk/) - [New Funding from The National Lottery Awards for All](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/05/15/new-funding-from-the-national-lottery-awards-for-all/) - We’re really happy to tell you we have received funding from the National Lottery Awards for All. This means The National Lottery Community Fund is giving Kool Carers South East Ltd £9936 to help continue to run the charity from our office in Pitsea 😁 we are very grateful! - [Kool Carers Merch now available! Help raise funds and awareness for our charity](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/05/09/kool-carers-merch-now-available-help-raise-funds-and-awareness-for-our-charity/) - [Intergenerational Yoga](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/05/09/intergenerational-yoga/) - We would like to remind all families that we offer intergenerational yoga every alternate Sunday and the Downtowner Youth Centre Wickford. You do not have to attend every session and it is open to all ages and abilities. Please see the attached flyer for further information and if you would like to attend - [Co-Op Local Good Causes](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/04/29/co-op-local-good-causes/) - We are absolutely delighted to announce that for another year, Kool Carers has been selected as one of the Co-op’s local good causes for 2022 – 2023. The funding period will close on 21st October 2023. Our cause is linked to Funeral Care in Wickford and the Wickford Co-op store at St Luke’s Park. With - [A heartfelt message from CEO Rachel Tungate](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/04/24/a-heartfelt-message-from-ceo-rachel-tungate/) - I just wanted to take this opportunity of personally thanking ALL the funders that have and still continue to support our work. Our most recent funding of £65,000 from Global’s Make some Noise was incredibly well received and really blew me away when I was told. One of the conditions of the funding is that - [Global Make Some Noise £65k raised!!!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/04/21/global-make-some-noise-65k-raised/) - Today we're over the moon as we've just received £65000 from Global's Make Some Noise to Kool Carers! This very generous donation will help to fund Young carers with a safe environment, to gain professional support, whilst having the opportunity to participate in tailored group activities, where they can develop life-skills, - [Thank you Basildon Round Table!!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/04/18/thank-you-basildon-round-table/) - Kool Carers give a big thank you to Basildon Round Table for their generous donation of £2500!! We are very grateful for your support! Basildon Round Table - [Thank you Essex Freemasons!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/04/11/thank-you-essex-freemasons/) - Kool Carers have been helped by Essex Freemasons! Kool Carers across Basildon will help support young carers thanks to a grant from Essex Freemasons. The generous grant of £12000 over three years to Kool Carers will help to fund Young carers with a safe environment, to gain professional support, whilst having the opportunity to participate - [Thanks for the EGGS!!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/04/11/thanks-for-the-eggs/) - Kool Carers want to give a big THANK YOU to the amazing Joanna Noble of Noble Recruitment for the very generous donation of Easter eggs. They will be distributed to all our young carers at group. - [Kool Carers wins High Sheriff Cup Award!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/03/10/kool-carers-wins-high-sheriff-cup-award/) - ECF High Sheriffs Awards BBC Essex - [BBC Essex interview](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/03/06/bbc-essex-interview-2/) - BBC Essex Interview Rachel and Elena - [Congratulations Amy!High Sheriffs Award recipient](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/02/22/congratulations-amyhigh-sheriffs-award-recipient/) - Amy completed her social work student placement with the charity and during this time she became a very valued member of the sessional team. Whilst working for the Local Authority, as a qualified social worker, Amy continued to work as a sessional worker for Kool Carers. Amy was recently employed full time by the charity as a Family Support - [Fundraising quiz from one of our young carers!!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/02/16/fundraising-quiz-from-one-of-our-young-carers/) - How amazing is this fundraising from one of our young carers and their parent?! Thank you so much Katie and Jessica you are wonderful! Please click on the link to donate and take part in the quiz and the opportunity to win a prize!😊❤️🙏🏻 Fundraising quiz - [Continued Fundraising](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/02/10/continued-fundraising/) - [Asda Green Tokens!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/02/08/asda-green-tokens/) - Thank you everyone that voted for us through the ASDA Green Token scheme we were successful!! - [Thank You!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/02/02/thank-you/) - We have received a wonderful thank you card from Morgen who has now moved on from Kool Carers. She has kindly given us permission to share on here. “ To Rachel, Helen and the Kool Carers staff, Before joining Kool Carers I was a lonely child, I made some lifelong friends. Because of - [Local Giving](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/02/01/local-giving/) - Please consider a donation, either one off or sign up to donate monthly, every bit of fundraising we do helps a young carer to have a more positive future, reduce isolation, and have some much needed time to just be a child! Local Giving - [Goodbye and good luck Bonnie!!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/01/26/goodbye-and-good-luck-bonnie/) - Today we say goodbye to one of our team Bonnie who is moving on to a new job. Bonnie has done a bit of everything with us, supporting our young carers in group sessions and sailing trips, supporting the parents in groupwork and on a daily basis as admin and supporting the team! We will - [Rachel’s interview on Radio Gateway FM](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/01/25/rachels-interview-on-radio-with-michael-glassock/) - [How to donate](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/01/11/how-to-donate/) - Kool Carers has a Local Giving page so you can make a one off donation or donate monthly. Here is the link, there is also another on our home page. Kool Carers are fantastic at raising funds so we can keep supporting our Young Carers but we need all the help we can get!! **DONATE NOW** - [Kool Carers to pilot new Young Carers assessment tool!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/01/05/kool-carers-to-pilot-new-a-young-carers-assessment-tool/) - Evaluation of Kool Carers is essential for us to be able to measure the effectiveness of what we do. There are two reasons for this. One is that we really want to do our best for our young carers, and work out what support they need to reach their full potential. Another reason is - [Kool Carers has been selected as one of the Co-op's local good causes](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2022/11/18/kool-carers-has-been-selected-as-one-of-the-co-ops-local-good-causes/) - We are absolutely delighted to announce that for another year, Kool Carers has been selected as one of the Co-op's local good causes for 2022 - 2023. The funding period will close on 21st October 2023.Our cause is linked to Funeral Care in Wickford and the Wickford Co-op store at St Luke's Park.With any funding - [ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/01/04/annual-general-meeting-3/) - DATE: 23rd JANUARY 2023 TIME: 6.00PM – 7.30PM The Agenda for this meeting will include; Recap of the Last Years Accomplishments Chair’s Report Financial Report Election of Committee Please contact: rachel.tungate@koolcarers.co.uk, for further information and to provide email details in-order that login information for the meeting can be forwarded to all attendees. Members can appoint - [BBC Essex Interview](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2023/01/04/bbc-essex-interview/) - Rachel Tungate was recently interviewed by BBC Essex for the Make a Difference Awards, where Kool Carers won the Community Group Award. The link is below and Rachel is speaking between 26 and 30 mins in. BBC Essex - [Seasons Greetings](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2022/12/17/seasons-greetings/) - Wow that’s it for the year! We have had our final group sessions where all young carers were offered bowling at Hollywood Bowl, lots of fun had by all. Groups will return in the New Year and we have so much fun planned! We would like to thank all our young carers, families, staff, trustees, - [Active Essex Award Winners!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2022/12/06/active-essex-award-winners/) - Kool Carers we’re nominated and won the Essex Activity Awards 2022 under the category of “Active and Inclusive” - [Saying goodbye](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2022/11/21/saying-goodbye/) - It’s always tough saying goodbye to a young carer. They will move on for all different reasons-move out of area, get to the age where they need to transition to adult services, and sometimes they are no longer a young carers for lots of different reasons. This week we said good bye to a special - [Rachel on BBC Essex](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2022/07/25/rachel-on-bbc-essex/) - Rachel was invited to talk on the Ben Fryer show on BBC Essex. Kool Carers have been nominated in the BBC Make a Difference Awards. Have a listen she speaks at around 2.36 on the programme, and wish Kool Carers luck in the finals! https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0ch09b9 - [Think Big, Help Small.](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2022/07/29/think-big-help-small/) - We’re thrilled to announce that Global Make Some Noise will be supporting our charity. We’re a small charity making a big difference, thanks to our funders and supporters. Follow us on socials! Twitter: @makenoise Instagram: @globals_make_some_noise Facebook: @globalsmakesomenoise TikTok: @globalsmakesomenoise Global’s Make Some Noise improves lives by working with small charities in local communities across the UK. - [The Jewels in the Crown Intergenerational Choir](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2022/08/17/the-jewels-in-the-crown-intergenerational-choir/) - Following the success of the ExtraOrdinary Arts Packages (Essex) project in Autumn 2021, which involved Sinfonia Viva and Orchestras Live working with Essex-based organisations including Peaceful Place, Kool Carers, Basildon Council and Essex County Council, the partners came back together to design a project which was more closely centred around the intergenerational relationship between the members - [Offshoot Films Project](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2022/08/22/offshoot-films-project/) - Some of our young Kool Carers recently have had the opportunity to work on a film project with the amazing Offshoot Films Company! This took place over a series of Saturdays and involved creating, filming and editing some short pieces The Mysterious Monster The Haunted Youth Centre The Cursed Three Fall Time Is Up The - [We’re very excited that it’s only 3 weeks until Make Some Noise Day on Friday 7th October!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2022/09/22/were-very-excited-that-its-only-3-weeks-until-make-some-noise-day-on-friday-7th-october/) - [Mandy’s Mountaineers](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2022/09/22/mandys-mountaineers/) - Amanda Holden is taking on the challenge of a lifetime – the iconic Three Peaks Challenge. Amanda will scale the highest mountains of Wales, England and Scotland (Snowdon, Scafell Pike, Ben Nevis), climbing a whopping 10,476 feet in just 24 hours! Alongside Amanda will be a team of ‘Mandy’s Mountaineers’, made up of incredible people - [Kool Carers Morgen Coates on Heart FM!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2022/09/28/kool-carers-morgen-coates-on-heart-fm/) - Video link to Morgen on Heart Listen to one of our young carers Morgen speaking about the three peak challenge. #Heartbreakfast #Koolcarers #globalmakesomenoise - [Billericay Rotary Club supporting Kool Carers](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2022/10/02/billericay-rotary-club-supporting-kool-carers/) - [The Asda Foundation Green Token Giving](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2022/10/02/the-asda-foundation-green-token-giving/) - The vote will go live Saturday 1 October and voting will close when the fireworks go off and everyone starts singing Auld Lang Syne at midnight on Saturday 31st December 2022. The cause with the most online votes will receive a £500 donation with second place receiving £400 and third place £300. You can vote for - [Morgen And Dylan’s Challenge!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2022/10/04/morgen-and-dylans-challenge/) - Morgen Coates and Dylan Rae have challenged themselves to join Amanda Holden for the Global Make Some Noise 3 Peaks Challenge. On October 4th they left Basildon accompanied by Kool Carers CEO Rachel Tungate. They will be taking plenty of photos and these will be uploaded regularly, so keep checking in to follow - [Post-challenge support](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2022/10/13/post-challenge-support/) - Following the success of Dylan and Morgen completing climbing Mount Snowdon, there was an outpouring of support for our wonderful two Kool Carers. We are so proud of you both! - [The Jack Petchey Foundation](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2022/10/18/the-jack-petchey-foundation/) - We are very pleased to announce that we have been accepted to take part in the Jack Petchey Awards. "Sir Jack Petchey CBE created the Jack Petchey Foundation to recognise the amazing contributions young people make to society. The Foundation's vision is a world where young people have high aspirations and the opportunity to develop - [BBC Essex Make a Difference Award WINNERS!!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2022/11/08/bbc-essex-make-a-difference-award-winners/) - Kool Carers were nominated and won the category for The Community Group! BBC Essex Make a Difference Awards - [For The People](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2022/11/10/4239/) - Our CEO Rachel Tungate has been nominated for a For The Peoples Award. While Rachel has never worked so hard for Kool Carers to receive any big recognition (she just loves and is passionate about it!) this is a lovely opportunity to show you appreciate her. The winner will also receive £5000 towards the charity. - [Co Op-It’s What We Do!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2022/11/11/co-op-its-what-we-do/) - CEO Rachel was honoured to collect a donation from the Coop community members who raise money for local causes. Kool Carers are very grateful for the £2469.42! - [Kool Carers Family Support Worker Position](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2022/11/13/kool-carers-family-support-worker-position/) - Kool Carers are looking for a new addition to our team! To apply for this exciting opportunity see the link below. FSW-Job-Description-copyDownload - [Basildon Activity Award-Winners!!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2022/11/16/basildon-activity-award-winners/) - We are delighted to announce another award this evening. Kool Carers were nominated for the Basildon Activity Awards under the category of “Active and Inclusive Award” - An individual, organisation or group that has has had an impact on a community such as those living with a disability, from an ethnically diverse background, or another - [Congratulations to our first Jack Petchey Award winners!!!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2022/11/18/congratulations-to-our-first-jack-petchey-award-winners/) - We are so proud of your achievements Neave Hannington Neave has been attending Kool Carers Basildon provision for a number of years. She is a very supportive member of the group and is always accepting of people’s diversity and is a positive advocate and voice for the LGBTQ+ community and young carers. Neave - [In My Shoes short film project with Blown Fuse](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2022/11/18/in-my-shoes-short-film-project-with-blown-fuse/) - Some of our young carers were involved and appear in this short film below, we are as usual very proud 😊 Blown Fuse website ABOUT THE PROJECT: In My Shoes is a film project for young people aged 10-16 years, exploring themes such as identity, home, community, self-image, and place. In My Shoes is a companion project - [Young Carers Action Day](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2022/03/05/young-carers-action-day/) - Young Carers Action Day 16th MARCH 2022 - Taking Action on Isolation “Young Carers Action Day 2022 is about securing action to help address the isolation that young carers and young adult carers experience. Having the right support in place, such as regular short breaks from caring - can be really beneficial, giving them a - [Co-OP Local Community Fund](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2020/11/10/co-op-local-community-fund/) - Kool Carers has been successful in being selected for the Co-op Local Community Fund. Kool Carers is one of three causes within the community, which Co-op members can select to support between now and the 23 October 2021. The more Co-op members that select Kool Carers as their chosen charity, the more funds we will - [Charity Administrator Vacancy](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2021/01/07/charity-administrator-vacancy/) - Job Title: Full Time Charity Administrator Description of Role: The fundamental role of the Charity Administrator is to, Support the CEO with the completion of funding applications.Organise and take a lead on fund-raising events for the charity.Organise meetings and produce agendas and minutes. To attend meetings where required in the absence of the CEO.Organise social media - [ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2020/12/05/annual-general-meeting/) - Due to the current Covid pandemic this meeting will be held remotely, details will be emailed prior to the meeting. DATE: 4th January 2021 TIME: 7.00PM - 8.30pm The Agenda for this meeting will include; Recap of the Last Years Accomplishments Chair’s Report Financial Report Election of Committee Please contact: rachel.tungate@koolcarers.co.uk, for further information and to - [Eastwood Bowls Club](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2021/01/08/eastwood-bowls-club/) - A heartfelt thank you to President Heather and all members of theEastwood Bowls Club. Kool Carers was initially chosen as the club’scharity of the year for 2020. Despite the Global, pandemic, the clubraised £600.00, which was an amazing achievement, for which weare all incredibly grateful. Thank you so much, Rachel x - [Billericay Town Rotary Club](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2021/02/13/billericay-town-rotary-club/) - A huge thank you to Billericay Town Rotary Club, who arranged a remote online quiz to fund raise for Kool Carers. There were people from all over the world taking part and some of the staff, volunteers and I also made up a team. It was a really fun and very educational evening, which raised - [Happy Young Carers Action Day](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2021/03/16/happy-young-carers-action-day/) - All the Kool Carers staff team, charity committee and trustee board would like to share how amazing and inspirational all our young carers are. We are privileged to work alongside some truly selfless young people, who deserve our respect and gratitude for everything that they do to support their families. Although today is a national - [Thank you More In Common](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2021/04/06/thank-you-more-in-common/) - A very big thank you to More In Common, for your wonderful Easter egg bags, which have been distributed to some of our young carer families. Our families were so grateful and wanted to thank you for thinking of them. Rachel x - [Thank you Noble Recruiting](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2021/04/06/thank-you-noble-recruiting/) - A huge thank you to Joanna Noble, who very kindly collected donations from lots of local companies, which has resulted in all our young carers having Easter eggs. Thank you Joanna for all your continued support. Rachel x - [Fundraising Champions](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2021/09/20/fundraising-champions/) - A huge thank you to Nasia, who completed a sponsored dechox in March and to Luca for his sponsored walk around the Essex coastline, both young carers were sponsored for their chosen fundraising events and we are all incredibly proud of your achievements. x - [Kool Carers Picnic](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2021/09/20/kool-carers-picnic/) - During the Summer, we all enjoyed a Kool Carers picnic at Northlands Park. It was a lovely day, where we were blessed with sunshine and laughter, a lovely picnic supplied by Billericay Mayflower Rotary and lots of fun outdoor games, loaned to us by Essex Youth Service. x - [Forest School Adventures](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2021/09/20/forest-school-adventures/) - In August, all Kool Carers had the opportunity to experience the wonders of Forest School, where they enjoyed spending a day with nature, within a woodland environment. It was through fun and educational activities that everyone had the most amazing day and developed confidence and self-esteem through the hands-on learning experiences. Thank you so much - [Fun On The High Seas!!!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2021/09/22/fun-on-the-high-seas/) - Cirdan Sailing Trust provided 28 of our senior Kool Carers with two weeks sailing fun during August 2021, aboard the Queen Galadriel tall sailing ship. The ship sailed around the Jurassic coast, one voyage had the amazing experience of seeing dolphins!! New friendships were formed, personal challenges overcome. A big thank you to the Cirdan - [THE CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE NOW AWARD FINALISTS!!!!!!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2021/09/22/the-children-young-people-now-award-finalists/) - It is with tremendous pride that we can now announce that Kool Carers has been shortlisted and selected to be one of the finalists for a very prestigious national award. "The Children & Young People Now Awards have become the gold standard for everyone working with children, young people and families.Now in their sixteenth year, - [Being Kind To Your Body & Mind Programme](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2021/09/30/being-kind-to-your-body-mind-programme/) - We are all very excited and proud to be able to announce the launch of our Kool Carers, “Being Kind To Your Body & Mind Programme”. This has only been possible, thanks to funding that has been granted from Essex Community Foundation on behalf of the Essex Covid Response Fund and the Elspeth Hodgkinson Fund. - [Annual General Meeting](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2021/11/22/annual-general-meeting-2/) - Due to the current Covid pandemic this meeting will be held remotely, details will be emailed prior to the meeting. DATE: 16TH DECEMBER 2021 TIME: 6.00PM – 7.30PM The Agenda for this meeting will include; Recap of the Last Years Accomplishments Chair’s Report Financial Report Election of Committee Please contact: rachel.tungate@koolcarers.co.uk, for further information and to provide - [Big Thank You To The Essex Community Foundation Team](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2022/02/10/big-thank-you-to-the-essex-community-foundation-team-fund/) - Kool Carers would like to say a big thank you to the team at Essex Community Foundation, for their generous donation, in recognition of the work undertaken by all the staff at Kool Carers. Thank you so much for your continual support and for truly believing in the work that we undertake. - [The ExtraOrdinary Concert Sunday 10th October 2021](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2022/03/05/the-extraordinary-concert-sunday-10th-october-2021/) - The ExtraOrdinary Concert Sunday 10th October 2021 Basildon Towngate Theatre Kool Carers had the privilege of participating in two fullday workshops, with Sinfonia Viva during September2021.This culminated in an ExtraOrdinary Concert, which was aculmination of two separate music projects involvingPeaceful Place and Kool Carers.The programme was co-produced with Orchestra Live,Basildon Council and Sinfonia Viva. Video - [Young Carers Sessional Bank Worker](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2020/03/01/young-carers-sessional-bank-worker/) - Job Title: Young Carers Sessional 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 sessions to young carers as well as assisting with the planning of all programmes with young carers. Staff will be - [Thank you Wickford Co-op and the Rotary Club of Wickford](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2019/11/25/thank-you-wickford-co-op-and-the-rotary-club-of-wickford/) - On Saturday 23rd November, I attended Wickford Co-op, for the Big Co-op Payout, where Kool Carers was selected as one of the local causes to be supported through their Local Community Fund. This was thanks to the Rotary Club of Wickford, who applied on behalf of Kool Carers. I would like to say a very - [Fundraising Champion](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2019/11/11/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 Champion Award." Such a fantastic achievement, well done Nasia. - [Family BBQ & Planetarium Fun Day](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2019/10/01/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 which Nasia received a lovely reply. It was a wonderful afternoon and I would like - [Vacancies](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2019/04/01/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 sessions to young carers as well as assisting with the planning of all programmes with - [Thank you Essex Community Foundation](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2019/04/01/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 year. - [National Lottery Community Funding](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2019/06/19/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; to expand its professional staff team, all of whom are committed to ensuring that each - [Ministry of Food Cookery Programme](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2019/06/19/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 skills in an engaging and fun way. All sessions utilise Jamie Oliver recipes and resources, specifically - [Floristry Fun](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2019/06/22/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 to see their beautiful creations. - [Billericay Mayflower Rotary Summerfest: 7th July 2019](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2019/07/08/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 afternoon and I must say a heartfelt thank you to Nasia and Katie who joined - [All Aboard, Summer Sailing Fun!!!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2019/09/30/1459/) - 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 Poole and this trip proved life changing for many. All of the young carers benefited in - [Dyspraxia Foundation Fund Raising](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2019/09/30/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. - [Congratulations Neave](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2019/09/22/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 was and is not only very close to heart, but also an area that many - [Thank you Posh Paws International](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2019/04/01/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. - [Thank you Me and You Hair and Beauty Salon for the Pamper and Pizza Evening](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2019/01/23/thank-you-me-and-you-nail-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. Check out the gallery for a post pamper photo!! - [National Young Carers Awareness Day, 31st January 2019](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2019/01/16/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 the day is young carers and mental health. Key speakers include the Minister of State - [Parent and Grandparent Group Programme 2019](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2019/01/16/parent-and-grandparent-group-programme-2019/) - The parent/grandparent group, will still take place on the third Wednesday of every month, between 6.30pm -8.30pm, the venue will be disclosed before each event. The group is a closed group, which allows the parents and grandparents of the young carers we support to come together once a month, in-order to try and help reduce - [Snow White Christmas Panto Fun 2018](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2019/01/09/snow-white-christmas-panto-fun-2018/) - On 28th December 2018, we all enjoyed (oh no we didn't, oh yes we did!!!) an afternoon at the Basildon Towngate Theatre watching the hilarious production of Snow White. A huge, heartfelt thank you to the Billericay Rotary for donating the tickets and for joining us in what proved to be a wonderful afternoon of - [Christmas Party Fun](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2019/01/08/christmas-party-fun/) - On 15th December 2018, we held our annual young carers and family Christmas party. Everyone shared that they had a great time, watch out for the photos which will be posted in the gallery very soon. - [THANK YOU BIG LOTTERY FUND](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2019/01/08/thank-you-big-lottery-fund/) - I am delighted to announce that on the 7th December 2018, Kool Carers was awarded a grant, that will allow us to take our young carers on a three day well deserved residential break in the Easter holidays. According to the Big Lottery Fund receiving this award is a mark of the quality of work - [Kool Carers Win An Award!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2018/11/18/kool-carers-win-an-award/) - On Thursday 25th October 2018 Kool Carers attended the Basildon Borough Volunteer Awards Ceremony and were privileged to not only be nominated for two awards, but to win one of them and be highly commended in the other. Pictured Left to Right - Nicola Spence (Costa Coffee), Rachel Tungate (Kool Carers Founder and Project Manager), Nasia - [Our Trip To Munich](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2018/08/31/541/) - "What an amazing trip we all had visiting the ESO Supernova Planetarium in Munich. A very big thank you to all the University Hertfordshire staff team, who accompanied us and enlightened us all with their knowledge. It really was a trip of a lifetime and I would like to say how incredibly proud I was - [Parent & Grandparent Group](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2018/07/28/parent-grandparent-group/) - We have recently started a parent/grandparent group, which takes place on the third Wednesday of every month, between 6.30pm -8.30pm at the King Edward Community Centre, Laindon. The group is a closed group, which allows the parents and grandparents of the young carers we support to come together once a month, in-order to try and - [The Countdown Is On!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2018/08/08/the-countdown-is-on/) - Less than two days to go, before eleven young carers have a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit the ESO Supernova Planetarium in Munich, which was only inaugurated in April 2018. A huge thank-you to Dr Mark Gallaway, for providing us with this incredibly exciting opportunity. Young Carers blogs and pictures to follow!!!! - [Welcome To The New Kool Carers Website!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/2018/07/28/welcome-to-the-new-kool-carers-website/) - Charity Number: 1179010 Welcome to the new Kool Carers website, we hope you'll enjoy looking around! ## Pages - [Home](https://koolcarers.co.uk/) - Charity Number: 1179010 Nominate us 12 DAYS OF GIVING **Local Giving -DONATE NOW** OUR VISION, MISSION AND VALUES OUR VISION: Our vision for young carers; is a community where young carers no longer feel they have to care in the shadows, as they are able to develop positive relationships with young people, - [](https://koolcarers.co.uk/1503-2/) - Our Team Kool Carers is only possible thanks to our amazing team of staff and volunteers. Rachel Tungate Chief Executive More info about Rachel Julie Baker Administration and Sessional Support Worker More info about Julie Amy Owens-Deboo Family Support Worker More info about Amy - [Policies](https://koolcarers.co.uk/policies/) - Policies & Legislation Please click the titles below to read the relevant documents. External Complaints Policy Charity Registration Certificate Quality Assurance Youth Work Observation Local Authority Duty To Support Young Carers Kool Carers South East Limited Safeguarding Policy Kool Carers South East Limited Equal Opportunities Policy Kool Carers South East Limited Young Carers Confidentiality Statement Kool - [Kool Carers Privacy Policy 2025](https://koolcarers.co.uk/kool-carers-privacy-policy-2025/) - Charity No: 1179010 Kool Carers South East Ltd PRIVACY POLICY Introduction At Kool Carers South East Ltd, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. We adhere to the principles set out in the Data Protection Act 2018 and - [Gill Riley](https://koolcarers.co.uk/gill-riley/) - Gill Riley Job role: Sessional support worker I have worked with children my whole adult life, after being a primary school teacher in Essex for nearly 15 years, so working with our young carers just comes naturally to me and I feel privileged to work with such inspirational young people. - [Corporate Donors](https://koolcarers.co.uk/corporate-donors/) - Rachel, would really like to thank the following organisations and individuals for their support of Kool Carers. Tudwick Foundation - [Gallery](https://koolcarers.co.uk/gallery/) - Click on an event title below to view the photos. Parental consent was obtained, for all the photographs of young people displayed on this website. 2024 Jack Petchey Graffiti Workshop Jack Petchey Emily’s Afternoon Tea Cirdan Trust Sailing 2024 2023 Laser Tag Jack Petchey Basildon Seniors Animal zoo visit Jack Petchey 16.5.23 Elevator Arts photography and creative writing - [Jack Petchey Graffiti Workshop](https://koolcarers.co.uk/jack-petchey-graffiti-workshop/) - [Jack Petchey](https://koolcarers.co.uk/jack-petchey/) - Jack Petchey Hall of Fame Nasia Tungate (Wickford Seniors) Poppy Payn (Basildon Seniors) Emma Kirkman Dylan Rae (Wickford Seniors) Poppy Holden (Wickford Seniors) Jack Shippey (Brentwood Senior group) Kerri Foster (Basildon Seniors Group) Neave Hannington (Basildon Seniors Group) Danny Wallace (Basildon Seniors) - [Referrals to Kool Carers-WE ARE CURRENTLY OPERATING A WAITING LIST AND UNABLE TO ACCEPT ANY FURTHER REFERRALS-Apologies](https://koolcarers.co.uk/referrals-to-kool-carers/) - To make a referral please register and login to Essex Frontline Make a referral - [Cirdan Trust Sailing 2024](https://koolcarers.co.uk/cirdan-trust-sailing-2024/) - [Julie Baker](https://koolcarers.co.uk/1503-2/julie-baker/) - Julie Baker Job Role: Charity Administrator and Sessional Support worker Working from the charity HQ, my gig involves being the data wizard, greeting new families, checking in on our awesome beneficiaries, and making sure the young carers have all they need for their sessions. Before joining the Kool Carers crew, I spent 19 years moulding - [Neave Hannington](https://koolcarers.co.uk/neave-hannington/) - I’m a Sessional Support Worker for all groups when I am home from studying at University My experience is in being young carer and Kool Carers supported me for several years. What I like about working for KC is that I grew up in the charity so having the ability to help other kids like - [crystal](https://koolcarers.co.uk/1503-2/crystal/) - Crystal O’Sullivan Counsellor in Training and Sessional Support Worker My role within the charity is a BACP Registered Counsellor,Sessional/Group facilitator. My background is in charity work. Having worked for St Luke’s Hospice previously and realising how essential charities are, I wanted to continue down the charity route but work with children - [Charity Shop](https://koolcarers.co.uk/charity-shop/) - 69 Hart Road Thundersley Village SS7 3PB Free public car park opposite (limited to 3 hours) Find us on Facebook Opening hours 69 Hart Road Thundersley VillageSS7 3PBMonday to Saturday 9-3.30 Free public car park opposite (limited to 3 hours) - - [Referral Form](https://koolcarers.co.uk/referral-form/) - If you wish to contact us about anything other than making a referral please email Contact@KoolCarers.co.uk If you are an organisation, a family member or a young carer and you would like to make a referral for a young carer to attend a project facilitated by Kool Carers South East Ltd, please complete the - [External Complaints Policy](https://koolcarers.co.uk/external-complaints-policy/) - External Complaints Procedure Company Name: Kool carers South East Ltd Location: Kool Carers Office, Unit 1, Tustkite Business Park, Pitsea Hall Lane, SS16 4UH Date: Introduction Kool Carers South East Ltd view third party complaints (Complaints outside the organisation) as an opportunity to learn and improve its future service as well as - [Kool Carers Behaviour in sessions 2024](https://koolcarers.co.uk/kool-carers-behaviour-in-sessions-2024/) - All staff and young carers should feel safe and respected when attending any Kool Carers provision, for many it is their only form of respite from their caring responsibilities and we want everyone to feel valued, whilst being able to have fun. Following discussions with staff and members of the trustee board, it has been - [KOOL CARERS SOUTH EAST LIMITED YOUNG CARERS CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT](https://koolcarers.co.uk/policies/kool-carers-south-east-limited-young-carers-confidentiality-statement/) - Charity Number: 1179010 Your confidentiality as a young carer is very important to us, what is said to any staff member or volunteer will remain within Kool Carers South East Limited, with the following exceptions, as required by Law and Ethical Standards: Harm to Self or Others Disclosure of Abuse or Neglect If there - [KOOL CARERS SOUTH EAST LIMITED EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY](https://koolcarers.co.uk/policies/kool-carers-south-east-limited-equal-opportunities-policy/) - Charity Number: 1179010 Kool Carers South East Limited, is committed to achieving equal opportunities. Kool Carers South East Limited, respects and values diversity, and is committed to applying equality of opportunity in all its practices and objective/service delivery with regard to ethnic origin, age, gender, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status and disability or - [Kool Carers South East Limited Health and Safety Policy](https://koolcarers.co.uk/policies/kool-carers-south-east-limited-health-and-safety-policy/) - Charity No: 1179010 Kool Carers South East Limited accepts and recognises its responsibility for providing, so far as is reasonably practicable, a safe and healthy work place and working environment for all staff, volunteers and anyone else who may be involved in its work activities. For the purposes of this Policy reference to ‘staff’ will - [KOOL CARERS SOUTH EAST LIMITED SAFEGUARDING POLICY 2024](https://koolcarers.co.uk/policies/kool-carers-south-east-limited-safeguarding-policy/) - a clear and comprehensive summary of the concern, the date, time, who was present; • details of how the concern was followed up and resolved;a note of any action taken, decisions reached and the outcome All child protection records are stored securely and confidentially and will be retained for 25 years. Interagency Working: It is - [Darceys Christmas Appeal](https://koolcarers.co.uk/darceys-christmas-appeal/) - Dog walk Darceys Christmas Appeal 2023 Darcey Strutt, aged 10, from Essex, has run her Christmas Appeal since she was 4 years old after wanting to help those less fortunate than herself at Christmas. In 2018, Darcey was attending a local carnival where money was being collected for charity. This inspired Darcey to help - [Specialist Programmes](https://koolcarers.co.uk/specialists-programs/) - Kool Carers Choir 2023 Hidden Voices Street Cricket Southend United Football Programme Kool Carers Silent Movie and Drama Sessions 8 Week Wellbeing and Fitness Programme Being Kind To Your Body and Mind Programme Counselling InterGenerational Yoga Parent Programme - [BBC National News](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bbc-national-news/) - [Darcey's 2023 Christmas Present Appeal](https://koolcarers.co.uk/darceys-2023-christmas-present-appeal/) - Darcey is 10 years old and this will be the sixth year of Darcey's Christmas Present Appeal. It all started in September 2018 whilst at our local carnival, Burnham on Crouch Carnival. Darcey was intrigued as to why there were so many people within the parade carrying and shaking pots and buckets to collect money. Darcey - [Hidden Voices](https://koolcarers.co.uk/hidden-voices/) - The Hidden Voices Project was finalised with an exhibition of the works of our young carers at the Towngate Theatre. We are so grateful to Elevator Arts CIC for collaborating with us on this amazing project! Hidden Voices Film GALLERY "Hidden Voices" is a creative project exploring - [Awards](https://koolcarers.co.uk/awards/) - 2023 Kool Carers received High Sheriffs Cup Award!! CONGRATULATIONS AMY!HIGH SHERIFFS AWARD RECIPIENT 22nd February 2023 Amy completed her social work student placement with the charity and during this time she became a very valued member of the sessional team. Whilst working for the Local Authority, as a qualified social worker, Amy continued to work - [Jack Petchey Leaders Awards](https://koolcarers.co.uk/jack-petchey-leaders-awards/) - Helen Murphy Helen is a very respected and valued member of the Kool Carers staff team. Helen has and still does provide exceptional therapeutic support to many of our young carers, and their family members. A number of the young carers who Helen supports have special educational needs. Helen always manages - [Parent Programme](https://koolcarers.co.uk/parent-programme/) - Kool Carers delivers parents/carers programmes and informative workshops, which focus on mutual aid and provide a platform for learning,having fun and developing new friendships. This currently runs monthly on Sundays at Downtowner Youth Centre 1.15-3.15. To book a space call Office: 01268 555935, or email contact@koolcarers.co.uk - [Street Cricket](https://koolcarers.co.uk/street-cricket/) - Working in partnership with Essex Cricket we are please to announce another new programme for the young carers in your lives. Street Cricket is a fast-paced version of the game played with a tapeball - a tennis ball wrapped in electrical tape - in small enclosed spaces. With six players per team and 20 - [8 Week Wellbeing and Fitness Programme.](https://koolcarers.co.uk/8-week-wellbeing-and-fitness-programme/) - - 8 Week Wellbeing and Fitness Programme.Kool Carers are delighted to be delivering an 8 week bespoke Health and Fitness programme to our young carers in partnership with The Wellbeing Hub (https://www.thewellbeinghub.me) which has been very kindly funded by Active Essex. All photographs have been taken with the consent of parents, carers and young carers. - [Southend United Football Programme](https://koolcarers.co.uk/southend-united-football-programme/) - Today saw the start of an exciting new partnership programme with Southend United. 25 young carers made up of boys and girls from ages 9-18 were put through their paces by two professional coaches from Southend United Community Team. The session started off with some gentle running to warm up the muscles and then - [Kool Carers Silent Movie and Drama Sessions](https://koolcarers.co.uk/kool-carers-silent-movie-and-drama-sessions/) - Sessions Sunday 12th February saw the start of our drama and silent movie production sessions with George Morgan. The session started off with introductions, fun games, and miming sessions to portray how our mornings had been so far. Being a Sunday morning there was lots of dramatic eye rubbing, yawning and stretching. George - [Pet Treats Orders](https://koolcarers.co.uk/pet-treats-orders/) - Another great fundraising idea selling dog and cat treats! These will be available at the tabletop event and also orders can be placed throughcontact@koolcarers.co.uk - [Donate](https://koolcarers.co.uk/donate/) - Thank you for your support! Local Giving Jessica Just Giving QUIZ - [David Baker](https://koolcarers.co.uk/david-baker/) - I'm David. I was born and raised in Southend and moved into the Basildon area when I married. I have worked extensively within the banking and specialist hire industries. My current role is 'training co-ordinator' for the role out of a new computer system that standardises the practice across the UK and Europe. I - [Helen Murphy](https://koolcarers.co.uk/1503-2/helen-murphy/) - Helen Murphy Counsellor I’m Helen, I have been a qualified counsellor since 2016, training for this takes 4 years. I have a decade of experience working with children and adolescents from the hardest to reach groups. I am passionate about working with young people who are vulnerable in terms of their lifestyles, families and exploitation. As a - [Our Team](https://koolcarers.co.uk/our-team/) - Rachel Tungate: Chief Executive I have lived most of my life in Essex, my childhood, was spent with my parents and brother, in a small country ‘chocolate box’ village, where I have fond memories of my friends and I spending summer days out on our bikes, going from house to house when we had run - [Ginette Mittell](https://koolcarers.co.uk/ginette-mittell/) - Hi my name is Ginette Mittell. I am a mum of two sons, who have now flown the nest. I am also a nanny to three lovely granddaughters ranging from 4yrs to 16 yrs. I originate from Liverpool ( hence the scouse accent) but have lived the majority of my life down south and in - [Amy Deboo-Parker](https://koolcarers.co.uk/1503-2/amy-deboo-parker/) - Amy Deboo-Parker Qualified Social Worker Hello, my name is Amy, and I qualified in social work 2022. I live in Basildon, but I am originally from Islington, North London. I have 6 years’ experience as a senior support worker in a residential setting supporting adults with learning disabilities. I have also worked in a low - [Jamie Theakston](https://koolcarers.co.uk/jamie-theakston/) - "I had the honour of meeting two young carers from Kool Carers and cannot tell you how much respect I have for everything they do. Their hard work and dedication to their families is really humbling, and I am so glad they have an incredible organisation like Kool Carers behind them to provide the support - [Young Carers Testimonies](https://koolcarers.co.uk/testimonials/young-carers-testimonies/) - Below are some hand written testimonials from our young carers, if you would like to read typed versions of these testimonials please click here. - [Amanda Holden Three Peaks Challenge](https://koolcarers.co.uk/amanda-holden-three-peaks-challenge/) - Heart 3 Peak Challenge Amanda Holden is taking on the challenge of a lifetime – the iconic Three Peaks Challenge. Amanda will scale the highest mountains of Wales, England and Scotland (Snowdon, Scafell Pike, Ben Nevis), climbing a whopping 10,476 feet in just 24 hours! Alongside Amanda will be a team of 'Mandy's Mountaineers', made - [In Loving Memory of Amira](https://koolcarers.co.uk/in-memoriam/) - Amira was a beautiful and talented young lady. She enjoyed gymnastics, singing, dancing and fashion. She had a big heart when it came to animals. She was also a young carer, who like many, felt unable to reach out and speak about the challenges she was facing during the pandemic. Tragically, Amira lost - [Being Kind To Your Body and Mind](https://koolcarers.co.uk/specialists-programs/being-kind-to-your-body-and-mind/) - This free seven week programme has been devised following a consultation with families, professionals and Kool Carers staff. These programmes will be delivered by qualified Kool Carers staff and external facilitators, who have experience and knowledge in Counselling, Psychology, Mental Health and Complimentary Therapies. If you are interested in accessing therapeutic support, or finding out - [Morgen and Dylan’s Journey](https://koolcarers.co.uk/morgen-and-dylans-journey/) - Morgen Coates and Dylan Rae have challenged themselves to join Amanda Holden for the Global Make Some Noise 3 Peaks Challenge. on October 4th they left Basildon accompanied by Kool Carers CEO Rachel Tungate. They will be taking plenty of photos and these will be uploaded regularly, so keep checking in to follow their journey! - [Inter Generational Yoga](https://koolcarers.co.uk/inter-generational-yoga/) - Kool Carers have been delighted to facilitate Intergenerational Yoga sessions for our young carers and their families, for them to learn the basic movements, breathing and relaxation techniques. Our instructor is the amazing Renate! It takes place at the Downtowner Youth Centre, Wickford every fortnight, on a Sunday between 3.30pm-5.00pm, to book a place, please contact - [Forest School](https://koolcarers.co.uk/forest-school/) - Forest school 4.8.22 Forest school 5.8.22 Forest School 18.8.22 Forest school 22.8.22 - [The Jewels in the Crown Intergenerational Choir](https://koolcarers.co.uk/the-jewels-in-the-crown-intergenerational-choir/) - The Jewels in the Crown Intergenerational Choir - [The Jewels in the Crown Intergenerational Choir](https://koolcarers.co.uk/3735-2/) - Following the success of the ExtraOrdinary Arts Packages (Essex) project in Autumn 2021, which involved Sinfonia Viva and Orchestras Live working with Essex-based organisations including Peaceful Place, Kool Carers, Basildon Council and Essex County Council, the partners came back together to design a project which was more closely centred around the intergenerational relationship between the members - [Intergenerational Choir](https://koolcarers.co.uk/intergenerational-choir/) - Kool Carers have been honoured to work on this project with Sinfonia Viva, a Nationally recognised orchestra and local musicians T.I.M.E. We are very grateful to have been able to work alongside Peaceful Place who also allowed us to use their brilliant venue for rehearsals and arts and crafts for the Queens Jubilee celebration, where - [Nicky Butcher](https://koolcarers.co.uk/nicky-butcher/) - I'm a pyschotherapist specialising in Autism, ADHD, ADD and the comorbidities that are connected with them. My goal is to support individuals (from child to adulthood) and families coping with Autism and the issues that so often surround them. With the sole aim that they can become their most fulfilled selves. I am a clinical - [Forest school 5.8.22](https://koolcarers.co.uk/forest-school-5-8-22/) - [Forest school 4.8.22](https://koolcarers.co.uk/forest-school-4-8-22/) - [Charity Spring Ball](https://koolcarers.co.uk/charity-spring-ball/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="67" gal_title="Rachel"] [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="68" gal_title="Guests"] [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="69" gal_title="Pianist"] [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="70" gal_title="Informal"] [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="71" gal_title="Venue"] - [Lisa Owens-Deboo](https://koolcarers.co.uk/lisa-owens-deboo/) - Hi my name is Lisa. I have just qualified as a paramedic after 5 years of university. I knew about Kool Carers through my wife (Amy) working there, and volunteering when time allowed. I now work as a bank sessional worker for Kool Carers and I absolutely love it. After having a short illness - [Counselling](https://koolcarers.co.uk/counselling/) - We are able to offer 1:1, couples and family therapy through Kool Carers. We currently have three qualified counsellors all experienced working with children and adults. Counselling is provided for young carers and their immediate families. Our waiting lists are short and you - [Parents feedback](https://koolcarers.co.uk/parents-feedback/) - Feedback from Julie ”Along with all parents I was invited to attend the being kind to your body and mind workshops. This course of sessions aimed to assist those that have ongoing conditions those that are carers and those that are partners of carers to be able to recognise where we need help, where to - [Parents Testimonies](https://koolcarers.co.uk/testimonials/parents-testimonies/) - My two girls Michelle and Ashley joined kool carers last year and have been every week since the club has reopened and so far every week they have loved going and they say they are always made to feel welcome and they love the way each week there is some thing new to learn and do, - [Lisa Owens-Deboo](https://koolcarers.co.uk/1503-2/teanna-harwood/) - [Florrie](https://koolcarers.co.uk/1503-2/florrie/) - Florence (Florrie) Mascot Hi, my name is Florrie and I am the Kool Carers Mascot. I love attending theyoung carers groups and being with everyone. My Mum always said that I would make a good therapy dog, because I have curly soft fur, but I just can’t get the knack of not jumping up and - [About](https://koolcarers.co.uk/about/) - What is a Young Carer? Whilst a number of definitions exist, Kool Carers South East Limited adopts the following definition; "The term young carer should be taken to include children and young people under 18 who provide regular or ongoing care and emotional support to a family member who is physically or mentally ill, disabled or - [School Testimonies](https://koolcarers.co.uk/testimonials/school-testimonies/) - [Testimonials](https://koolcarers.co.uk/testimonials/) - Click here to read testimonies from Young Carers Click here to read testimonies from Parents Click here to read testimonies from Schools - [Colin Cambell](https://koolcarers.co.uk/1503-2/colin-cambell/) - Colin Cambell Trustee I am Colin and I have lived in Essex all my life and currently live in Stock with my wife Barbara and have three grown up children and four grandchildren and am a retired Company Director in the Construction and Shopfitting Industry. I have been involved with service clubs most of - [Sue West](https://koolcarers.co.uk/1503-2/sue-west/) - Sue West Practice Supervisor Hi! I am Sue and I consider it a great privilege to work with Kool Carers as Rachel’s PracticeSupervisor. I have lived in Essex all my life and I am a mother of two sons Anthony and Tom andgrandmother of two grandson’s Harrison and Fraser. I enjoy being active; biking andwalking - [Shelley Masters](https://koolcarers.co.uk/1503-2/shelley-masters/) - Shelley Masters Councillor in Training & Sessional Support Worker Hi I’m Shelley. I am currently a trainee counsellor and have begun working with both parents and children at Kool Carers as part of my placement. I have nearly finished my Diploma in counselling and have one year left until I become fully qualified and complete - [Rosalind Klass](https://koolcarers.co.uk/1503-2/1543-2/) - Rosalind Klass Trustee My name is Rosalind and I am married to a lovely man named Fred Klass. Unfortunately Fred the love of my life has left this world. I am a Singaporean and had been living in this country for the past 30 years. I am presently living with my two lovely dogs named - [A homepage section](https://koolcarers.co.uk/a-homepage-section/) - This is an example of a homepage section. Homepage sections can be any page other than the homepage itself, including the page that shows your latest blog posts. - [Rachel Tungate](https://koolcarers.co.uk/1503-2/rachel-tungate/) - [Adventures aboard Queen Galadriel](https://koolcarers.co.uk/gallery/sailing/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="45" gal_title="Sailing"] - [Contact](https://koolcarers.co.uk/contact/) - If you wish to contact us about anything other than making a referral please email Contact@KoolCarers.co.uk If you are an organisation, a family member or a young carer and you would like to make a referral for a young carer to attend a project facilitated by Kool Carers South East Ltd, please complete the online - [Floristry](https://koolcarers.co.uk/gallery/floristry/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="41" gal_title="Floristry"] - [Ministry of Food](https://koolcarers.co.uk/gallery/ministry-of-food/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="39" gal_title="Ministry of Food"] - [Grangewaters](https://koolcarers.co.uk/gallery/grangewaters/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="37" gal_title="Trip to Grange Waters"] - [National Lottery Community Fund](https://koolcarers.co.uk/gallery/national-lottery-community-fund/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="35" gal_title="National Lottery Community Fund"] - [Volunteer Awards 2018](https://koolcarers.co.uk/gallery/volunteer-awards-2018/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="33" gal_title="Volunteer Awards 2018"] - [Pamper and Pizza Evening at the Me and You Beauty Salon](https://koolcarers.co.uk/gallery/pamper-and-pizza-evening-at-the-me-and-you-beauty-salon/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="31" gal_title="Pamper and Pizza Evening at the Me and You Beauty Salon"] - [Snow White Christmas Panto Fun 2018](https://koolcarers.co.uk/gallery/willy-wonka-experience/snow-white-christmas-panto-fun-2018/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="26" gal_title="Snow White Christmas Panto Fun 2018"] - [Carers Comments](https://koolcarers.co.uk/young-carers-blogs/) - Comments from our young carers about the fantastic events we have at Kool Carers. Comments from our Kool Carers about the recent trip to Munich! “I loved it, this was my first time I had ever flown, I love space and planets, so this was awesome.” “I was so excited on the whole trip, - [Summer Fun Day And BBQ](https://koolcarers.co.uk/gallery/summer-fun-day-and-bbq/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="23" gal_title="Summer Family Fun Day and BBQ"] - [New Year's Eve 2017 / 2018](https://koolcarers.co.uk/gallery/new-years-eve-2017-2018/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="21" gal_title="New Years Eve 2017 / 2018"] - [Christmas Party 2017](https://koolcarers.co.uk/gallery/christmas-party-2017/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="19" gal_title="Christmas Party 2017"] - [Planetarium Fun](https://koolcarers.co.uk/gallery/planetarium-fun/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="17" gal_title="Planetarium"] - [Summer Breeze Presentation Evening](https://koolcarers.co.uk/gallery/summer-breeze-presentation-evening/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="16" gal_title="Summer Breeze Presentation"] - [Kool Carers South East Limited Data Protection Policy](https://koolcarers.co.uk/policies/kool-carers-south-east-limited-data-protection-policy/) - POLICY UNDER REVIEW - [Typed Young Carers Testimonies](https://koolcarers.co.uk/testimonials/young-carers-testimonies/typed-young-carers-testimonies/) - 'Attending Kool Carers means that I get time to relax and enjoy my time there. I love being around people that are like me because at school I have been bullied so I get some fun time. I love Kool Carers because they play games and we do fun stuff like going to stubbers and - [Young Carers Statistics](https://koolcarers.co.uk/about/young-carers-statistics/) - One in twelve young carers is caring for more than 15 hours per week. Around one in twenty miss school because of their caring responsibilities. Young carers are 1.5 times more likely than their peers to be from black, Asian or minority ethnic communities, and are twice as likely to not speak English as their - [Local Authority Duty To Support Young Carers](https://koolcarers.co.uk/policies/local-authority-duty-to-support-young-carers/) - Under section 96 of the Children and Families Act, 2014, there is now a statutory duty placed on the Local Authority to assess and provide support to young people who are undertaking a caring role within their families. Whilst the assessment will look at what caring a young carer is undertaking, there is also a - [Halloween](https://koolcarers.co.uk/gallery/halloween/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="12" gal_title="Halloween"] - [Stubbers](https://koolcarers.co.uk/gallery/stubbers/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="3" gal_title="Stubbers & Halloween"] - [Willy Wonka Experience](https://koolcarers.co.uk/gallery/willy-wonka-experience/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="10" gal_title="Willy Wonka"] - [Quality Assurance Youth Work Observation](https://koolcarers.co.uk/policies/quality-assurance-youth-work-observation/) - Kool Carers South East Limited, has a yearly quality assurance observation, undertaken by Essex Youth Service, which sits under the umbrella of Essex County Council. The first observation was undertaken on 15th March 2018 and the observer made the following comments; "Great relationships were observed between the staff and young people and the young people seemed relaxed - [Animal Magic Gallery](https://koolcarers.co.uk/gallery/animal-magic-gallery/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="8" gal_title="Animal Magic"] - [Easter Bonnet Parade](https://koolcarers.co.uk/gallery/easter-bonnet-parade/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="6" gal_title="Easter Bonnet Parade"] - [Charity Registration Certificate](https://koolcarers.co.uk/policies/charity-registration-certificate/) - [Sample Page](https://koolcarers.co.uk/sample-page/) - This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I'm a bike messenger ## Galleries - [Animal zoo visit Jack Petchey 16.5.23](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/animal-zoo-visit-jack-petchey-16-5-23/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="85" gal_title="Animal zoo visit Jack Petchey 16.5.23"] - [Pizza Party!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/pizza-party/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="82" gal_title="Pizza Party!"] - [Arts and crafts](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/arts-and-crafts/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="83" gal_title="Arts and crafts"] - [Cirdan Trust Sailing Trip 2024](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/cirdan-trust-sailing-trip-2024/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="93" gal_title="Cirdan Trust Sailing Trip 2024"] - [Staff pics](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/staff-pics/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="98" gal_title="Staff pics"] - [Logos-2](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/logos-2/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="97" gal_title="Logos-2"] - [Logos](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/logos/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="96" gal_title="Logos"] - [Jack Petchey Graffiti Workshop](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/jack-petchey-graffiti-workshop/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="95" gal_title="Jack Petchey Graffiti Workshop"] - [Rock Up 10.6.24](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/rock-up-10-6-24-3/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="92" gal_title="Rock Up 10.6.24"] - [Rock Up 10.6.24](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/rock-up-10-6-24-2/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="91" gal_title="Rock Up 10.6.24"] - [Rock Up! 10.6.24](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/rock-up-10-6-24/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="90" gal_title="Rock Up! 10.6.24"] - [Jack Petchey Afternoon Tea-2](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/jack-petchey-afternoon-tea-2/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="89" gal_title="Jack Petchey Afternoon Tea-2"] - [Afternoon Tea](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/afternoon-tea/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="88" gal_title="Afternoon Tea"] - [Jack Petchey Afternoon Tea](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/jack-petchey-afternoon-tea/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="87" gal_title="Jack Petchey Afternoon Tea"] - [Kool Carers Choir 2023](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/kool-carers-choir-2023/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="86" gal_title="Kool Carers Choir 2023"] - [GALLERY](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/elevator-arts-photography-and-creative-writing/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="84" gal_title="Elevator Arts photography and creative writing"] - [Southend FC day 1](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/southend-fc-day-1/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="81" gal_title="Southend FC day 1"] - [Pancake day 2023](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/pancake-day-2023/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="80" gal_title="Pancake day 2023"] - [Jack Petchey reward Animal Zoo (Wickford Seniors)](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/jack-petchey-reward-animal-zoo-wickford-seniors/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="79" gal_title="Jack Petchey reward Animal Zoo (Wickford Seniors)"] - [Bowling end of year](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/bowling-end-of-year/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="78" gal_title="Bowling end of year"] - [Halloween Crafts](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/halloween-crafts/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="77" gal_title="Halloween Crafts"] - [Terrariums](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/terrariums/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="73" gal_title="Terrariums"] - [Forest school 22.8.22](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/forest-school-22-8-22/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="76" gal_title="Forest school 22.8.22"] - [Elevator Arts Project](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/elevator-arts-project/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="59" gal_title="Elevator Arts Project"] - [Forest School 18.8.22](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/forest-school-18-8-22/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="75" gal_title="Forest School 18.8.22"] - [Sailing Cirdan Trust July 2022](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/sailing-cirdan-trust-july-2022/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="72" gal_title="Sailing Cirdan Trust July 2022"] - [Pianist](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/rachel/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="62" gal_title="Rachel"] - [Informal](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/informal/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="66" gal_title="Informal"] - [Venue](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/venue/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="65" gal_title="Venue"] - [Guests](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/guests/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="64" gal_title="Guests"] - [Rachel](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/rachel-2/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="63" gal_title="Rachel"] - [Pianist](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/pianist/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="61" gal_title="Pianist"] - [Arts and Crafts Groupwork](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/arts-and-crafts-groupwork/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="48" gal_title="Arts and Crafts Groupwork"] - [Science!!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/science/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="53" gal_title="Science!!"] - [Intergenerational Choir](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/intergenerational-choir/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="50" gal_title="Intergenerational Choir"] - [Sailing with Cirdan Trust 2nd and 3rd April 2022](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/sailing-with-cirdan-trust/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="58" gal_title="Sailing with Cirdan Trust"] - [Ready, Steady, Cook!](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/ready-steady-cook/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="49" gal_title="Ready, Steady, Cook!"] - [Fun On The High Seas](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/fun-on-the-high-seas/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="47" gal_title="Fun On The High Seas"] - [Forest School](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/forest-school/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="46" gal_title="Forest School"] - [Sailing](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/sailing/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="44" gal_title="Sailing"] - [Ministry of Food](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/ministry-of-food/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="38" gal_title="Ministry of Food"] - [Volunteer Awards](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/volunteer-awards/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="42" gal_title="Volunteer Awards"] - [Floristry](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/floristry/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="40" gal_title="Floristry"] - [Trip to Grange Waters](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/trip-to-grange-waters/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="36" gal_title="Trip to Grange Waters"] - [National Lottery Community Fund](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/national-lottery-community-fund/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="34" gal_title="National Lottery Community Fund"] - [Volunteer Awards 2018](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/volunteer-awards-2018/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="32" gal_title="Volunteer Awards 2018"] - [Pamper and Pizza Evening at the Me and You Beauty Salon](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/pamper-and-pizza-at-me-and-you-beauty-salon/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="27" gal_title="Pamper and Pizza at Me and You Beauty Salon"] - [Snow White Christmas Panto Fun 2018](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/snow-white-christmas-panto-fun-2018/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="25" gal_title="Snow White Christmas Panto Fun 2018"] - [Summer Family Fun Day and BBQ](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/summer-family-fun-day-and-bbq/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="22" gal_title="Summer Family Fun Day and BBQ"] - [New Years Eve 2017 / 2018](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/new-years-eve-2017-2018/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="20" gal_title="New Years Eve 2017 / 2018"] - [Willy Wonka](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/willy-wonka/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="9" gal_title="Willy Wonka"] - [Summer Breeze Presentation](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/summer-breeze-presentation/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="15" gal_title="Summer Breeze Presentation"] - [Stubbers](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/stubbers-halloween/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="2" gal_title="Stubbers & Halloween"] - [Easter Bonnet Parade](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/easter-bonnet-parade/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="4" gal_title="Easter Bonnet Parade"] - [Christmas Party 2017](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/christmas-party-2017/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="18" gal_title="Christmas Party 2017"] - [Animal Magic](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/animal-magic/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="7" gal_title="Animal Magic"] - [Halloween](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_gallery/halloween/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="11" gal_title="Halloween"] ## Albums - [2022](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_album/2022/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="51" gal_title="2022"] ## Gallery Share - [Image](https://koolcarers.co.uk/bwg_share/image/) ## Categories - [Kool Carers](https://koolcarers.co.uk/category/kool-carers/)