The PM Society's adopted charity for 2009/10 is The Princess Royal Trust for Carers.
There are 6 million unpaid carers in the UK who provide support to their loved-ones who are sick, disabled or frail. They often face a life of isolation, stress and poverty.
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers is the largest provider of support services for adult and young carers across the UK. They work to increase understanding of the issues carers face.
Carole Cochrane, Chief Executive of The Princess Royal Trust for Carers speaks at the 2008 Advertising Awards. PM Society members raised over £10,300 for the charity at this event.
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers is the largest provider of comprehensive carers support services in the UK. Through its unique network of 144 independently managed Carers' Centres, 85 young carers services and interactive websites, www.carers.org and www.youngcarers.net, The Trust currently provides quality information, advice and support services to almost 354,000 carers, including over 20,000 young carers.
In addition, The Trust also acts independently in the interests of carers through:
- Research, development and consultation
- Influence on national, regional and local policy
- Partnerships with other national organisations
- Information through our interactive websites, providing advice and access to support groups
For further information or to donate please visit www.carers.org