Carers in Bedfordshire

Who we are

Our Vision

Carers will feel recognised, respected and supported in their role

Our Mission 

To give carers access to knowledge, skills and support that enables them to remain in a caring role for as long as they choose

• 12000 carers are registered with us, including children.
• All services are totally free to carers, or attract only a small fee
• Our funds come from contracts for commissioned services, grants, trusts, donations, legacies and fundraising
• Our turnover is £1million+
• We work closely with local agencies and professionals such as GPs and schools who refer carers to us
• We employ around 35 people, some of them carers themselves and are supported by 60 volunteers
• We are commissioned to deliver carer services in Bedford and Central Bedfordshire, dementia services in Bedfordshire and young carer services in Bedford

Our culture and values

We put carers at the centre of every decision we make

We are transparent

We work with integrity

We are open-minded

We give voice to concerns and views

We are resilient