suffolk family carers fundraising pack

8/7/2019 Suffolk Family Carers Fundraising Pack

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THANK YOU FROM OUR

CHIEF EXECUTIVE,

JACQUI MARTIN:

Suffolk Family Carers

Units 6 & 8 Hill View Business Park

Old Ipswich Road, Claydon

Suffolk IP6 OAJ

T: 01473 835400

F: 01473 835444

E: [email protected]

www.suffolkfamilycarers.org

Registered UK Charity No: 1069937 and a Company Limited

by Guarantee registered in England No: 3507600

Printed on 100% recycled paper

Designed & produced by www.jelutong.co.uk

and www.jordanblyth.com

Photos courtesy of Peter Payn

WE HAVE A TREMENDOUS TEAM HERE AT SUFFOLK FAMILY CARERS AND WE ARE

OFTEN STRETCHED IN SO MANY WAYS. YOUR SUPPORT IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED.MANY FAMILY CARERS TELL ME THAT WHEN THEY HAVE DONE SOMETHING OUTSIDE

OF THEIR ROUTINE CARING ROLE THEY ARE THEN ABLE TO CONTINUE TO CARE

IN A DIFFERENT AND MORE POSITIVE WAY. THEY ALSO EXPERIENCE

AN UPLIFT IN THEIR OWN HEALTH AND WELLBEING.

BY DONATING TO SUFFOLK FAMILY CARERS YOU ARE CONTRIBUTING TO THAT.

THANK YOU.


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EACH YEAR WE NEED THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND

BUSINESS TO CONTINUE OUR SERVICES TO FAMILY CARERS ACROSS SUFFOLK.

YOUR DONATION WILL HELP.

EACH MONTH:

5

10

20

50

100

PAYS FOR TEA AND COFFEE FOR FAMILY CARERS

AT A LOCAL DROP IN OR SUPPORT GROUP

PAYS FOR ONE HOUR OF RESPITE CARE, GIVING

A FAMILY CARER A WELL EARNED BREAK

PAYS FOR A FAMILY CARER TO RECEIVE AN HOUROF ONE TO ONE SUPPORT IN THEIR OWN HOME

PAYS FOR A FAMILY CARER TO HAVE A

DAY OUT WITH OTHER FAMILY CARERS

PAYS FOR TRANSPORT FOR A FAMILY CARER

DURING AN AVERAGE HOSPITAL STAY TO VISITTHEIR CARED FOR

WHEN THEY ARE UNABLE TO DRIVE


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200

5001,000


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Family Carers look after someone with an illness, physical disability or mental ill-health; often a close relative

or friend. The care they provide is unpaid and they can suffer from stress or ill health themselves as a result.

Becoming a Family Carer can happen over time or it can happen overnight. An accident or illness may mean

that a person is suddenly the main unpaid Family Carer for someone that they love.

For many people this comes naturally, for some its a shock and for most it alters their life dramatically

FRIENDSHIPS AND SOCIAL LIFE DISAPPEAR, GETTING OUT FOR A BREAK OR JUST

TO THE SHOPS BECOMES DIFFICULT, THE PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL DEMANDS

BECOME TOO MUCH AND THERE IS NO-ONE TO TURN TO FOR HELP.

There are 98,000 Family Carers in Suffolk and over 4,000 Young Carers and Young Adult Carers.

WHY FUNDRAISE FOR SUFFOLK FAMILY CARERS?

74%81%63%

85%

OF FAMILY CARERS IN THE EASTERN REGION FEEL

ISOLATED AND LONELY

HAVE GIVEN UP THEIR SOCIAL LIFE

HAVE HAD TO GIVE UP WORK

ARE FINANCIALLY WORSE OFF


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Sarah (name has been changed) is a 12 year old Young Carer who lives with

her mum who has alcohol misuse issues. Unfortunately Sarahs dad died

when she was 7 years old and due to her mums own problems, Sarah has

never been given the opportunity to deal with these issues. Sarah lives in

severe hardship within the family home where there is no heating and very

few home comforts. She is in an out of catchment school and has no

transport so she has to walk for forty-ve minutes to get to school. Her bike

is broken and she has no means to get it xed. Often because Sarahs mums

lifestyle is so chaotic there is no food in the house and the Young Carer has

to buy her own food or go to school without breakfast.

CASE STUDY:

Sarah has been on a Young Carers

residential break to help build her

self esteem and condence and to

enable her to build friendships with

other Young Carers in a similar

situation to her own. She now

regularly attends a Young Carers

group where she has made friendsthat she also meets up with at other

times. Our support worker also

enables Sarah to talk about her

feelings especially around losing

her father whom she was extremely

close to.


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HOW WE HELP

INFORMATION & ADVICE

A HELPLINE

SOMEONE TO TALK TO

BREAKS AND RESPITE

GUIDANCE ABOUT RIGHTS

ACTIVITIES & OPPORTUNITIES TO

MEET OTHER FAMILY CARERS

HELP WITH LOOKING AT OPTIONSAND CHOICES

OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN NEW

SKILLS

SOMEONE TO SPEAK OUT ON THEIRBEHALF

We improve the health and emotional wellbeing of Family Carers so that they can enjoy an improved quality

of life, giving them the support they need to sustain their caring role.

We offer:


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WHEN YOU ARE A CARER YOU FEEL HURT, YOUASK WHY ME? AND FEEL ISOLATED SOMETIMES.

THEY ARE IN THE BACKGROUND A PHONE CALLAWAY AND THERE FOR YOU.

SHE CAN BE ANNOYING, BUT ITS JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS.YOU JUST HAVE TO ACCEPT IT BECAUSE YOU KNOW THEY DONTMEAN IT. MUM WONT KNOW WHAT SHE HAS SAID AFTERWARDS.

THEY HAVE HELPED ME TO KEEP MY SANITY, REMINDED METO PUT MYSELF FIRST, BECAUSE IF I DONT LOOK AFTER MYSELFTHEN I CANT CARE FOR SOMEONE ELSE.

I CANNOT THANK YOUR STAFF ENOUGH FOR THE HELP THEY GAVE US,MY HUSBAND AND I DIDNT GO OUT TOGETHER SINCE MOTHER CAME TOLIVE WITH US BUT NOW WE KNOW ABOUT YOUR SERVICE IT HAS GIVENUS BACK SOME QUALITY TIME TOGETHER, THANK YOU.

FAMILY CARERS HELPLINE:T: 0844 225 3099



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HELPING FAMILY

CARERS TO LIVE

FULLER LIVES

Joanna Lumley.

Joanna Lumley, Suffolk

Family Carers Supporter

Nicky Slater, British Ice Dance Champion

and ITVs Dancing on Ice judge with Rena

Mayoff from Suffolk Family Carers

THE VERY NATURE OF CARING MEANS THAT

FAMILY CARERS ARE ISOLATED, SELF EFFACING AND

COMPLETELY HUMBLE PEOPLE. THEY SHOW ACOMMITMENT AND A DEDICATION IN OUR SOCIETY

THAT NEEDS TO BE RECOGNISED AND CELEBRATED.

I CONGRATULATE SUFFOLK FAMILY CARERS ON THE

VITAL WORK THAT THEY DO THAT PROVIDES A LIFELINE

TO THOSE THAT OFFER A LIFELINE TO OTHERS.

Nicky Slater.

FAMILY CARERS GIVE SO MUCH OF

THEMSELVES TO CARE FOR OTHERS.

THANK YOU FOR DOING WHAT YOU CAN

TO SUPPORT THEM IN WHAT THEY DO.


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FUNDRAISING ADVICE:

Setting up a Justgiving page for people to donate money to your challenge or event is easy. Visit our website

www.suffolkfamilycarers.org for more information OR visit www.justgiving.com and follow the instructions.

Contact your local authority to obtain a licence or permit if you are collecting in public places and

remember that any rafes not held as part of an event in a 24 hour period need to have numbered

and printed tickets.

We recommend that you carry out a risk assessment and you may need to take out the appropriate Personal

Accident and Public Liability Insurance as we cannot accept any responsibility for accidents that may arise

from events organised outside our control. Make sure your venue is safe and think about personal safety and

security too then you can relax and enjoy your event.

The local press and radio will be interested in your event. Ring them or write to them a week or two

ahead and tell them WHAT it is you are doing, WHEN it is happening, WHERE it is happening, WHO

is involved and WHY you are doing it. You can also send them a picture after the event and tell them how

much money you raised.

Pop up banners, Sponsorship forms, Collection boxes, Collection buckets, Posters, Information leaets,

Speakers.

www.uk.virginmoneygiving.com

JUSTGIVING WEBSITE FOR DONATIONS

COLLECTIONS & RAFFLES

BE SAFE

PUBLICISE YOUR EVENT

WE CAN PROVIDE

FOR HELP WITH FUNDRAISING:

T: 01473 835400 or

E: [email protected]

VIRGIN MONEY GIVING WEBSITE:


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A-Z OF FUNDRAISING IDEAS

AABSEILING,

AUCTIONS,

ARTS AND CRAFTS SALE

DDANCES & DISCOS,

DINNERS,

DOG WALKING

E

EASTER EGG HUNT,

EXHIBITIONS,

80S NIGHT

F

FABULOUS CAKE FOR FAMILY

CARERS, FASHION SHOW,

FLOWER ARRANGING

GGARDEN PARTY,

GOLF DAY,

GO-KARTING

KKARAOKE EVENING,

KICK-OFF (5 A SIDE),

KEEP FIT

NNINETIES NIGHT,

NON UNIFORM DAY,

NATURE WALK

O

OBSTACLE RACE,

OPERA, ORGANISE

AN EVENT

PPARTIES,

PUB QUIZ,

PHOTO COMPETITION

LLOTTERY,

LINE DANCING,

LUNCHEONS

MMARATHON,

MOON WALK,

MASKED BALL

HHALLOWEEN BALL,

HEAD SHAVING,

HORSE RACING

JJAZZ NIGHT,

JUMBLE SALE,JOKE COMPETITIONI

ICE HOCKEY,

ICE SKATING,ICE CREAM EATING

BBIKE RIDE,

BUNGEE JUMP,

BARN DANCE

CCAR BOOT,

CASINO NIGHT,

CHALLENGES

Fashion show at Holbrook Village Hall.

Sponsored cycle ride to Venice to

help raise money.

Bourne Garden Centre & Suffolk Food

Hall support Suffolk Family Carers.


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QQUIZ NIGHT,

QUIRKY TALENT NIGHT,

QUEEN FOR A DAY SSILENT AUCTION,

60S/70S NIGHT,

SPORTS TOURNAMENT

UUMBRELLA TWIRLING,

UNUSUAL GIFTS,UNBELIEVABLE STORY TELLING

WWALKS,

WINE TASTING,

WELLIE THROWING

RRACE NIGHT,

RAFFLE,

RUGBY MATCH

TTABLE TOP SALE,

TREASURE HUNT,TOMBOLA

VVALENTINES DANCE,

VARIETY SHOW,

VALET SERVICE

XX-FACTOR PARTY,

XMAS PARTY,

X-ERCISE

ZZEST , ZEAL AND THEN

...................ZZZZZ

(TIME FOR A REST)

YYORKSHIRE PUDDING EATING,

YOUNG & OLD STORY SWAPPING,

YOGA

Rob Dunger, BBC Radio

Suffolk Presenter & Suffolk

Family Carers Supporter

Rob Dunger.

SUFFOLK FAMILY CARERS DO GREAT WORKIN SUPPORTING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES IN OUR

COUNTY AND THEY DESERVE OUR HELP.


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Young Carers help someone in their family by providing the care that would usually be given by an adult

cooking, cleaning, washing, paying bills, looking after younger siblings, helping with medication and offering

emotional support.

These young people can nd it hard to make friends and join in with normal activities. Our Young Carers and

Transitions Team help them to socialise with others, talk about their caring role and have a well earned break

to do something they enjoy doing time for themselves.

We can provide a speaker to talk to schools and colleges about Young Carers and Young Adult Carers and

you may want to raise money specically for them. Your fundraising WILL make a difference to the lives

of these young people in Suffolk.

SUFFOLK YOUNG CARERS (age 9-15)

AND YOUNG ADULT CARERS (age 16-24)

THERE ARE OVER 4,000 YOUNG CARERS & YOUNG ADULT CARERS IN SUFFOLK

Young Carer, age 15.

MY SUPPORT WORKER GAVE ME SOMEONE TO TALK TO ABOUT

HOW MY CARING ROLE AFFECTS ME AND HELPED ME TO EXPLAIN

THIS TO MY SCHOOL TEACHER TOO. IT REALLY HELPED.


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5

1020

50

1005001,000

PAYS FOR PHOTOCOPYING WORKSHEETS TO GIVE YOUNG

CARERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN HOW THEIR

CARING ROLE AFFECTS THEM AND THE WAY THEY FEEL

PAYS FOR THE MATERIALS FOR A SOCIAL CLUB

PAYS FOR A TAXI TO ATTEND A SOCIAL CLUB

OR LOCAL ACTIVITY

PAYS FOR AN ACTIVITY FOR A FRIENDSHIP GROUP

IN A RURAL AREA WITHOUT A SOCIAL CLUB

PAYS FOR FOUR HOURS OF TELEPHONE BASED

SUPPORT WORK

PAYS FOR A FAMILY DAY FOR YOUNG CARERS & YOUNGADULT CARERS & THEIR FAMILIES TO ATTEND

PAYS FOR A RESIDENTIAL BREAK FOR

25 YOUNG PEOPLE FOR 2 DAYS


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OTHER WAYS TO HELP US

See our web site www.suffolkfamilycarers.orgor T: 01473 835400 to nd out whats on

A monthly draw. Purchase a number for a year (max 250 numbers) costing 2.00 a month. The numbers

are entered into a draw with cash prizes totaling up to 200 each month. Ask for an application form.

95% of all donations go directly towards helping a Family Carer.

Standing orders for a regular monthly donation help us to plan for the future so please consider setting

one up.

Vote at our AGM and receive regular mailings and information.

Volunteering can offer new challenges, build self condence and give a real sense of achievement.

We guarantee to keep you busy!

Support a Family Carer by telephone. Contact T:01473 835453 for further information.

Even if you cant support us now you can help us by including us in your will by leaving a sum of money

or a gift or by encouraging your family and friends to do this. Please visit our website to nd out how you

can offer long term support.

ATTEND AN EVENT

JOIN OUR 250 CLUB

MAKE A DONATION

SET UP A STANDING ORDER

BECOME A MEMBER

VOLUNTEER

BECOME A TELEPHONE SUPPORTER

LEAVE A LEGACY


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UK Registered Charity: 1069937

FUNDRAISING FOR

SUFFOLK FAMILY CARERS

PLEASE HELP SUFFOLK FAMILY CARERS TO RAISE MONEY TO

SUPPORT PEOPLE WHO CARE FOR A RELATIVE OR FRIEND AT HOME.

FAMILY CARERS PUT THEIR OWN NEEDS ON HOLD AND GIVESELFLESSLY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THOSE THEY LOVE AND CARE FOR.

YOUR FUNDRAISING DONATIONS WILL MAKE AN IMMEDIATE

DIFFERENCE TO THEIR LIVES.

Ruthie Henshall, West End Stage Star and Patron

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