About Us
Carers Northumberland was established in 2008, originally there were two separate carers projects running in Northumberland, Carer Link which was based in Belford and Carers Together which was based in Ashington. A steering group consisting of carers, representatives from the local authority, the healthcare trust, and the voluntary sector was formed to look at how the two existing projects could be developed into a countywide service for all carers in Northumberland. Carers Northumberland was incorporated as a company limited by guarantee and registered charity in 2008 with a board of Trustees and with funding from Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, the Northern Rock Foundation and the Big Lottery’s Reaching Communities Fund.
Today our core funding is from Northumberland County Council Adult Services, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Northumberland Clinical Commissioning Group. In addition to our core funding we have project specific funding from The North of Tyne Combined Authority and Northumberland County Council Children’s Services. We are also supported by various charitable trusts, individual and group donations to carry out our work.
The Board of Trustees are responsible for the governance and ensuring that the charity meets it’s aim and objectives. The Chief Executive Officer, Debra Blakey, is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the service and the leadership of the staff team.
The charity’s patron is Her Grace the Duchess of Northumberland.
Our Mission, Vision and Values
Our Vision is to improve the lives of unpaid carers in Northumberland
Our Mission is to be a well- known, respected and sustainable organisation providing accessible, first class, carer focussed support, in local communities across Northumberland.
Our Values are:
EMPOWER
- Empowering carers to realise their own strengths and abilities and help them find a voice
- Empowering staff and volunteers to do the best job possible
COMPASSION
- Understanding and being responsive to the needs of others
COMMUNITY
- Recognising and utilising community assets and approaches for the benefit of everyone
- Working in partnership where appropriate
- Work within the community of carers in Northumberland
INTEGRITY
- Being honest and consistent with strong moral and ethical principles
QUALITY
- Making sure that the delivery of services is to a high professional standard
EQUALITY/FAIRNESS
- Ensuring everyone is treated fairly and in accordance with their own needs
CHALLENGING
- Allowing, listening and responding positively to challenge
- Challenging others in respect of carers rights, carer inclusion and carer promotion
PASSIONATE
- Being focussed and having the desire and enthusiasm to support carers
Our Partners
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