Each year the Foundation’s trustees identify a number of small, community-based organisations to receive a surprise seasonal boost of unrestricted funding.
“Whilst many feel that caring is one of the most important things they do, its challenges should not be underestimated.”
Christmas Gifts are our way of marking the festive season in a spirit of generosity and appreciation for the incredible work of local charities.
Children with serious challenges at home don’t go into the classroom on a level playing field with their peers. That…
Pears Foundation is investing £1 million in a national programme to reduce the need for food banks.
Pears Foundation is one of nineteen funders, foundations and philanthropists who are partnering with the Government’s Community Match Challenge
To mark Carers Week, we join the CEO of Carers Trust in his call for recognition and support for unpaid carers.
By guest blogger Trisha Thompson, Head of Programmes & Learning at Carers Trust
A report released today finds that 2 in 3 autistic adults in England are not getting the support they need….
The Trussell Trust’s latest figures show an 18.8% increase in use of food banks this year.
Pears Foundation has more than doubled its annual support for unpaid carers across the UK.
To mark Autism Awareness Week, we are thrilled to welcome guest blogger, Carol Povey, Director of the Centre for Autism…
Afrikids have opened the Pears Mother and Babies Centre at Operation Smiles in Northern Ghana.
Volunteers are essential in supporting the smooth running of the NHS. They add value to services, enhance patient experience, support…
Place2Be is one of the UK’s leading advocates of children’s mental health and wellbeing. With one in ten children in…
14 million people live below the poverty line in Britain today, including 4 million children. Every day people in the…
Pears Foundation is committed to improving and sustaining wellbeing, especially for young people in difficult circumstances. We fund partners who…
There are 7 million carers in the UK and this number is rising. Three out of five people will be…
Pears Foundation is committed to supporting organisations that promote children’s social and emotional wellbeing and contribute to better understanding of…
Pears Foundation supports organisations that promote and enhance wellbeing, including for those coming to the end of their lives. It…
Trussell Trust end of year stats highlight stark figures.
Our guest blogger Dr Jane Collins, Chief Executive of Marie Curie writes for The Great Daffodil Appeal.
A seasonal boost for young carers
Carers UK launch new guide to mark Carers Rights Day 2017.
Pears Foundation is supporting Jewish Care’s new multi-purpose Care Campus. This £47million redevelopment will see Princess Alexandra Care Home in…
We are pleased to welcome our guest blogger Chris Mould, who led the Trussell Trust for ten years as Chairman.