Burnout is a very real problem in the charitable sector nationally, and the picture in Cheshire and Warrington is no different. Our charity leaders and staff have survived a pandemic, and are now tackling a cost-of-living crisis that is refusing to abate. Our task is to get funding to these charities to enable their vital work, but what about the staff who perform this work? How do we assist in their wellbeing and recognise their individual contribution to our community?
When we were approached by not-for-profit Toolerstone about their gifting programme, offering free workshops to local charity staff, we immediately wanted to help. Toolerstone were keen to recognise local and grass roots charities but with thousands registered in Cheshire, they needed some assistance. We are well placed to identify effective charities locally, and were happy to open up our network to ensure those dedicated people were offered a creative escape, as a token of thanks for their rarely-acknowledged hard work.
We are assisting Toolerstone by contacting over a hundred charities in Cheshire and Warrington, with free workshop vouchers for their staff. This initiative aims to provide brief respite and relaxation for those who make it their job to care for others. The gifting programme is part of Toolerstone’s mission (read Camilla’s Story here), ensuring that caregivers receive the support and care they need to continue their invaluable work.
