Caring for our carers this Christmas
Who cares for the ones who care? Those of us with Big Hearts do…
Will you show how big your heart is for carers in our community this Christmas?
Please support Big Hearts Winter Appeal, to help the unsung heroes who are caring for a loved one find the support and community they deserve.
When someone you love needs care – whether it’s for dementia, additional needs, or maybe a child experiencing bereavement – loved ones step up. It’s what we do isn’t it?
But when that care becomes a long-term, or even life-long, need – what happens to the unsung heroes across our community who are dedicating their time and energy for their loved ones all year round?
At Big Hearts, we know families stick together.
Especially at important times in the year like Christmas. And that’s why we offer support to the whole family, together.
When our community carers come to Big Hearts, they can find the support they need and deserve, right alongside their family members. From our charity facilities at Tynecastle Park, carers can find a safe and non-judgmental place to get some respite from full-time care.
Instead of being a ‘carer’, they can just BE a family, creating new and happy memories together.
But we can’t do it alone. We need YOU, our amazing Big Hearts Supporters to show how big YOUR heart is, and join us as we care for our carers this Christmas.
Will you show us how big your heart is this Christmas?
Margaret is a full-time carer for her husband James:
“As a carer, people often tell you about things you should get or do to help but often the caring role is so overwhelming, I have no energy left. The staff and volunteers at Big Hearts support me with the help I need to take a break whilst knowing my husband is at his happiest.”
There’s many ways to get involved and support our Winter Appeal:
- Make a direct donation towards our projects and vital community work: donate online.
- Place your bid on one of our Silent Auction items: check out the list.
- Sign-up to receive our news directly into your inbox: register to the Big Hearts newsletter.
- Join our online Raffle for a chance to win exciting prizes: enter now.
- Shop online at Hearts Direct & donate to our cause at checkout: visit the online Club shop.
Thank you for your support in caring for our carers this Christmas.
Big Hearts Winter Appeal
Donations
Donate today to help make happy family memories this Christmas, and to support our work changing lives through football.
Auction/Raffle
Place your bids in our Auction or enter our Prize Draw for a chance to bring exciting Hearts memorabilia & family prizes home!
Carers stories
Hear directly from the unsung heroes across our projects, and the sense of community our carers experience at Big Hearts.
Festive Impact
Find out more about our charity's activity over the festive season and how we continue to change lives over the winter months.
Want to have a chat about our Winter Appeal and Christmas fundraising activity? Get in touch with our team!
Julia Coley, Fundraising Manager: julia.coley@bighearts.org.uk
Charlotte Cailliez, Head of Fundraising & Communications: charlotte.cailliez@bighearts.org.uk
Craig Wilson, Chief Exec: craig.wilson@bighearts.org.uk