03/04/2023
Elevation Advisors LLP (“Elevation”), a specialist healthcare real estate investment manager, is pleased to confirm that they will be partnering with The Care Workers’ Charity (“CWC”) for a third year. The CWC advances the financial, professional and mental wellbeing of social care workers by making grants, signposting to resources and campaigning for care workers and the wider sector. By supporting and elevating the front-line social care workforce, the best level of care to people who draw on social care. This vision is shared by Elevation.
Elevation established its funding agreement with The Care Workers’ Charity in early 2021, and continues to support The CWC at a time when they are experiencing greater demand for crisis support grants. There are almost 2 million care workers in the UK who care for the most vulnerable members of our society. Since 2020 The CWC have given over £4.9 million in grants to over 8,400 care workers in need.
Karolina Gerlich, Chief Executive Officer of The CWC said: “The Care Workers’ Charity has been working hard to support care workers across the country, whose need has greatly increased since the cost-of-living crisis. Without external support, we would not be able to this, so we are thrilled that Elevation continues as our Corporate Partner. We are grateful for the generous funding by Elevation and are excited to have their support again. This partnership represents a collaboration between two organisations whose shared values to support the social care sector make a hugely positive impact on our work, and into the sector at large. The team and I look forward to working with Elevation over the coming year. Their donations have already made a huge difference to the lives of many care workers and will support many more in the coming year.”
Jacob Hurtley, ESG Director of Elevation said: “We continue to be impressed by the positive impact The CWC makes for those on the front line of social care, particularly over the last couple of years through the Covid pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis. The CWC’s crisis grants provide vital lifelines for those with unexpected or challenging financial burdens and their work for the sector is inspiring. As investors in social care, we are acutely aware that care workers play a critical role in maintaining safety and infection control post-pandemic, and are at the forefront of improving care quality. We are delighted to have an opportunity to give back to our communities.”
The Elevation team has extended its support by taking part in an annual fundraising trek, with a substantial amount raised so far. This September, Team Elevation will be heading to the South Downs to complete a challenging 21km trek. If you are able to donate to this important cause, then please head to their justgiving page.
About The Care Workers’ Charity
The CWC exists to support care workers experiencing crisis. Over 43% of care workers are paid below the Real Living Wage (RLW), compared to 23% of the wider population. Such disparity means that a care worker is twice as likely to be living in poverty. This devalues the essential work carried out by care workers who support the most vulnerable members of our society. The charity provides a safety net for the social care workforce. For further information please contact Victoria Newton-Cutler at the CWC on victoria.nc@thecwc.org.uk or call +447494095386.