Young Carers Support Worker An exciting job opportunity has arisen at leading Blackpool Charity, Blackpool Carers for a Young Carers Support Worker. Our talented and dedicated staff come to work to make a difference. They are driven by wanting the best for carers and families, delivering a quality service and they are passionate about the …
Respite Activity Coordinator An exciting job opportunity has arisen at leading Blackpool Charity, Blackpool Carers for a Respite Activity Coordinator. Do you: have experience of working with children and young people? have experience of planning and delivering innovative, engaging and creative group activities for children and young people? want to come into work to make …
On Friday 15th September, just shy of 200 guests attended our first ever Rewind Party at the Imperial Hotel, Blackpool. The ‘old skool’ tunes from great Blackpool nightclubs like The Adam and Eve, Addisons, Illusions, Rumours and Springs, were reintroduced by local DJ Simon Fish, with special guest appearance from Adam & Eve DJ, Paul …
Due to guests’ requests our Rewind Party is set to be an annual event! Read More »
On Thursday 20th July, 16 cyclists set off from Blackpool Carers Centre on Newton Drive, Blackpool to cycle to Edinburgh in what was our 4th fundraising Cycle challenge…that’s 210 miles over 3 days! Eleven dedicated riders have already taken part in our previous cycle challenges including last year’s Pier to Pier, they did an amazing …
On Friday 4th August, we held our first ever Blackpool Carers’ Charity Golf Day at North Shore Golf Club. We were so lucky, as the weather was fantastic on the day after having storms, winds and torrential rain on the days leading up to the event, and then yellow weather warning the day after! All …
Our first ever Charity Golf Day…better than ‘You’ve been framed’ just take a look! Read More »
Reflections on the Children Who Care Too Conference On Thursday 15th June 2023, Blackpool Carers Centre hosted the highly anticipated Children Who Care Too Conference at the Imperial Hotel in Blackpool. The event brought together professionals, educators, and community members to shine a spotlight on the experiences and needs of young carers. With esteemed speakers …
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Our July 2023 issue of Caring Times is now available to download. This issue features the Emerald Ball update, newly renovated rooms now available to hire (take an online virtual tour before your book), exciting new 80s & 90s Rewind Party charity event and much more… Happy reading! Click the image below to download.
It’s little-known that 1 in 7 employees is also a carer for a family member or friend. The chances are that most working carers just ‘get on with it’. The challenge comes when a caring role becomes excessive or overwhelming. This is the time when a valuable member of staff may take sick leave or …
We can now reveal the huge amount raised by our Caring Corporates Read More »
Our March 2023 issue of Caring Times is now available to download. This issue features our new Volunteer Coordinator, online monthly 50:50 Lottery, carers’ guide to Power of Attorney, exciting new room renovations at Beaverbrooks House and much more… Happy reading! Click the image below to download.
2022 Pier to Pier Challenge On the 20th of July 2022, 13 cyclists set off on the coach to Scarborough ready to take on this year’s Pier to Pier Fundraising Cycling Challenge, from Scarborough Pier to Blackpool North Pier in 3 days. Take a look at the video of their adventures at the bottom of …