New charity status
York Carers Centre only became a charity in summer 2009. Before then we were part of the North Yorkshire and York Primary Care Trust (NYYPCT, now known as NHS North Yorkshire & York, NHSNYY).
Why did the centre become a charity?
A consultation with carers in York showed that they wanted the Carers Centre to be independent from North Yorkshire and York Primary Care Trust (NYYPCT, now known as NHS North Yorkshire & York, NHSNYY). The PCT agreed it did not want to host the Carers Centre after March 2009. Together with City of York Council (CYC), they provided funding for York Council for Voluntary Service to support the creation of an independent Carers Centre, with a commitment to provide funding to the Centre for its first three years of operation.
To become independant:
- a group of people interested in overseeing the new organisation got together (a management committee). They had to decide what sort of organisation the new Centre should be, including whether it should be charitable.
- They decided it should be a registered charity and company limited by guarantee, and that is would be lead by Trustees and members
How is the centre funded?
York Carers Centre receives support from the following organisations:
| City of York Council |  |
| NHS North Yorkshire and York |  |
Their continued support ensures that carers in York have access to a wide range of services and support.
We also have received funding from Children in Need.
More background information about the centre
The York and Selby Carers Centre was established in 1996 by the York Health Trust, City of York Council (CYC) and North Yorkshire County Council (NYCC) in order to identify and support unpaid Carers in the area. The service, originally based in an office at Monkgate before relocating to a larger office at Clementhorpe Health Centre, has established a strong reputation over the years and has been involved in many innovative projects that worked to change the face of caring in the area.
When the Manager of the Carers Centre left in 2007 North Yorkshire and York Primary Care Trust (NYYPCT) and the two councils CYC and NYCC decided to review local carer services. The review identified the needs and wants of local carers and it was clear that carers wanted an independent organisation and the decision was made that the centre becomes a charitable organisation. At this time NYCC decided that the Selby service would be delivered independently of the York service.
During Carers Week 2008 the Centre moved premises to the Priory Street Centre, a well known base for voluntary and community organisations.
We are a network member of the Princess Royal Trust for Carers.
