Fundraising
Every year we must raise funds to support the work we do. We are reliant on grants, donations and fundraising. We are hugely grateful to everyone who support us.
There are many ways you can help raise funds to help us support young carers and their families. Every penny counts and will go towards helping young carers enjoy their childhood by giving them and their families access to breaks from caring and emotional and practical support.
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How Your Support Helps
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£30 will fund an activity session or clubs session with transport to and from the activity
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£30 will fund an individual support session
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£30 will fund a session with a tutor
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£200 will fund a science workshop for 8 young carers
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£500 will fund a day trip out for 20 young carers
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£2000 will fund a year of support for a young carer and their family
How to Support Us
Donate
If you would like to talk to someone about making a donation to support our work please call us on 01620 826558. Online donations can be made online through Give As You Live
Donate When You Shop
​​Easy Fundraising
Did you know that whenever you buy anything online – from your weekly shop to your annual holiday – you could be raising free donations for East Lothian Young Carers with easyfundraising? There are over 8,000 retailers on board ready to make a donation – including eBay, Argos, John Lewis & Partners, ASOS, Booking.com and M&S – and it won’t cost you a penny extra to help us raise funds. All you need to do is: 1. Go to https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/eastlothianyoungcarers or find more information here.
2. Every time you shop online, go to easyfundraising first to find the site you want and start shopping.
3. After you’ve checked out, the retailer will make a donation to East Lothian Young Carers at no extra cost to you whatsoever! There are no catches or hidden charges and East Lothian Young Carers will be really grateful for your donations. Thank you for your support.
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​Get regular FREE donations for us when you shop online for groceries. It's a bit like cashback - but Give As You Live pay the money you earn to us as a donation.
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