York Carers Centre

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported us – we couldn’t do what we do without you! A huge thank you to ACM Global for choosing us as their Charity of the Year and for taking on the March In March – for Carers! challenge. We can’t wait to update you on their […]

Marco Polledri, General Manager at Radfield Home Care, is currently undertaking an extraordinary fundraising challenge to support York Carers Centre. He is cycling the equivalent distance of Land’s End to John O’ Groats, a daunting 837 miles, with plans to complete the challenge in just 77 days! Marco started his challenge on Saturday 1 February […]

York Carers Centre supporters Lisa and Kev Bainbridge, along with dedicated fundraiser Mick Burnett, hosted a fantastic Northern Soul charity night at Bishopthorpe Sports & Social Club on Saturday 8 February 2025. The event was held in support of the Lynn Burnett Memorial Fund. The event brought together over 100 local soul enthusiasts in support […]

Matt Harper-Hardcastle, our patron, is the Artistic Director of local theatre group Next Door But One and has kindly offered an exclusive performance (alongside one other organisation) of a new play ‘Hospital Doors.’ About Hospital Doors Hospital Doors has been developed over 18 months through working with people in the community who can relate to […]

March in March for Carers! This March, we’re launching an exciting fundraising challenge: ‘March in March for Carers’! We’re inviting the York community to get involved and help raise vital funds for us. Every step you take will support us in continuing and expanding the essential services we provide to carers. £10 provides an exhausted […]

We’ve been overwhelmed by the generosity shown through donations this festive season, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Your support makes a world of difference to us as a charity, especially when budgets are stretched. We are thrilled to announce a generous £5,000 donation from Vermex Ltd, ensuring Ali Gear can continue her vital work […]

Thanks to the support of the National Lottery Community Fund, we’re thrilled to introduce Charlotte Ledgard, who joins us in a new role of Fundraising Officer. Charlotte will likely be looking for volunteers to assist with raising vital funds. If you’d like to get involved, share ideas, or know of opportunities we could explore, we’d […]

LOVE January festival Wellbeing through connection Here at York Carers Centre, we know that January can feel challenging for carers after the busy festive season. The pressures of Christmas can be especially overwhelming for carers, leaving many feeling drained and unmotivated as the new year begins. That’s why we’ve created the LOVE January festival to […]

Christmas Office Hours We will be closing the office on Friday 20 December at 4 pm and re-opening on Monday 6 January at 9.30 am. If you are an unpaid carer in need of urgent assistance while we are closed, please reach out to the City of York Council for support: For Adults: Contact the […]

There are many reasons why someone impacted by addiction may not reach out for support including stigma, shame, guilt, embarrassment and fear of judgement. Not identifying with the term “carer” can also keep someone from seeking the support they need. At York Carers Centre, we’re here to help! We understand how important it is for […]