Police donation to young carers' group in Crawley
Vanessa Hasted, partner of a serving police officer and manager of Shine for Young Adults, nominated the initiative, which was established in 2012 in order to provide a service for former child carers as they become adults.
Vanessa explains: “Shine provides information and support to young adult carers, many of whom are socially isolated due to their caring role, which often leaves them unable to mix with their peers.
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Hide Ad“Police Mutual’s Force for Good grant will help fund promotional materials to help raise awareness among those who are not currently familiar with the service.”
See: www.carerssupport.org.uk/yac for more information.