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As well as their fantastic fundraising efforts for York Carers Centre, Bishopthorpe Palace kindly welcomed carers and York Carers Centre staff for a special tour of the palace and its beautiful grounds. The tour showcased the rich history of the buildings, chapel and fascinating artefacts. Our tour guide provided a fascinating insight into the history […]

Last Sunday (2 August 2026), staff and volunteers from York Carers Centre laced up their running shoes to take part in Run For All’s York 10K, raising vital funds to support unpaid carers across York. Starting at 9:30 am on Knavesmire Road, near York Racecourse, the race is one of Yorkshire’s most popular 10K events and has been […]

The 24th consecutive York Rotary Dragon Boat Challenge took place on Sunday, 12 July, with Team Dragonflies taking to the water to raise funds for York Carers Centre and OSCAR’s Paediatric Brain Tumour Charity. Racing from Scarborough Bridge to York Rowing Club on this hot and sunny day, the team stood out in their vibrant […]

Bishopthorpe Palace staff and the Archbishop of York took part in a sponsored wild swim to raise money for their chosen charity, York Carers Centre, in a bid to raise £1,000 over the next coming months. Their decision to support York Carers Centre was inspired by the personal experience of a member of staff who […]

York Carers Centre spent Carers Week 2026 raising awareness of unpaid carers and celebrating the invaluable contribution they make to families and communities across the city. From Monday 8 June to Sunday 14 June, staff, volunteers, carers and local residents came together to support this year’s national theme, “Building Carer Friendly Communities.” The week highlighted […]

In May, Sara Storey, Corporate Director of Adult Social Care and Integration at City of York Council, joined our Carers Action Group to provide an update on the recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection. The inspection found that adult social care services in York “require improvement”, with some areas needing immediate attention. The CQC assessed […]

York Carers Centre is inviting people across York to join them in celebrating Carers Week 2026 with a packed programme of community events, information stalls, presentations and awareness activities taking place from 8–14 June. This year’s national theme, “Building Carer Friendly Communities,” shines a spotlight on the importance of creating places, services and networks where […]