Many families with young children experience periods when they need extra support but do not meet the threshold for statutory…
Families raising a disabled child often face challenges that extend far beyond their child’s disability. Alongside caring responsibilities, many must…
Pears Foundation is delighted to announce the launch today of two new reports by the King’s Fund on Volunteering in NHS Trusts.
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.
Every child should have the opportunity to benefit from education, but for some families the barriers to attending school begin…
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.
We are delighted to share blogs highlighting the Power of Youth this Volunteers’ Week
The Christmas Gifts are our way to mark the festive season, each year the trustees identify a number of small, community based organisations to receive a surprise seasonal boost.
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.
Young volunteers can make a distinctive contribution to the NHS, bringing energy, fresh perspectives and stronger connections with the communities…
Supporting children’s mental health requires making help available early, before difficulties become more serious. Schools are often where those difficulties…
Food banks are about much more than food. At their best, they are trusted community spaces where people facing hardship…
Children facing adversity rarely experience just one challenge. Difficulties in family life, education, mental health, the care system or immigration…
Millions of people across the UK provide unpaid care for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled…
Children and young people today face increasing pressures as they navigate a complex and rapidly changing world. While awareness of…
We’re sharing our #iwillPledge today to mark our commitment to youth #socialaction for ALL young people.
Good palliative and end-of-life care matters to people and their families at one of the most difficult times in their…
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.
We are excited to attend the Launch NHS70 increasing opportunities for young people to make a difference.
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…
Bridget attends NHS Expo 2017 to mark the launch of the first six NHS pilot sites funded through the Pears #iwill Fund.
We are pleased to welcome our guest blogger Chris Mould, who led the Trussell Trust for ten years as Chairman.
As part of Volunteering Week 2017 we are sharing our pledge and commitment to youth social action.
We are pleased to welcome our guest blogger Melina Pelling, a young volunteer and Dementia Friends trainer.
We are excited to announce that we are now inviting targeted expressions of interest for funding.
We are pleased to welcome Chris Burghes, CEO of the Royal Free Charity, as our guest blogger.