Bring Joy Foundation

The Bring Joy Foundation was launched in 2014 to bring fun and joy back in to ageing. The charity has a clear vision, to fund the little things that can make a big difference to older people’s lives.

Groups, organisations and charities across the UK who work with the elderly can apply for a donation to fund events, activity or pastime that bring joy and fun back in to ageing.

If you want to learn more about The Bring Joy Foundation you can visit their website http://www.bringjoyfoundation.org/

Read our fantastic case studies

Family man Mike Bradbury began his career as a joiner. Three years ago, the dad of four decided to reinvent himself as a CAREGiver after realising that his role left him unfulfilled.

Michael Bradbury

CAREGiver, children’s author and knitting pro – all in a day’s work

Children's author and creative maestro Celia Jenkins loves her role caring for older people. The 29-year-old CAREGiver from Corsham, near Bath, says the role slots perfectly into her busy life which includes writing travel books and stories for children, as well as poetry. Celia’s skills also span into knitting – something which goes down particularly well with the elderly clients she cares for – and she has published a collection of knitting patterns for beginners.

Celia Jenkins

The Newcastle Soup Lady reigniting a passion for food among older people

The 57-year-old grandmother of three from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, also known as ‘The Soup Lady’ has been caring for people for as long as she can remember. Lorraine says: “I always wanted to be a nurse, but my life took a different direction. So, when my two sons grew up and didn’t need me around as much, I felt like I needed to do something else.

Lorraine Birkett

“You build a relationship that is based on so much trust, they become quite reliant on you. If you can do something, no matter how small, to make their day easier, then what we do is worthwhile.”

Judith and Louise

Family man Mike Bradbury began his career as a joiner. Three years ago, the dad of four decided to reinvent himself as a CAREGiver after realising that his role left him unfulfilled.

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