Support Age Concern Gillingham | Donate & Sponsor Respite Care

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For many families, respite is not a luxury. It is time to rest, recover, maintain caring relationships and help people live independently for longer.

But too often, cost is the barrier that prevents people from getting the break they urgently need.

We are launching a £100,000 respite fund to sponsor stays for people who cannot afford them, covering short 24 hour breaks as well as longer periods of support.

Your donation will directly help someone access safe, high quality respite accommodation and care when they need it most.

Every gift, large or small, helps us bridge the growing gap in local support and makes respite possible for people who would otherwise go without.

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CORPORATE DONATIONS

What Your Gift Could Do

A gift of £25, £50 or £100 helps contribute towards a safe, restorative respite stay for someone who may otherwise be unable to afford a break.

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Ways You Can Help

Help Fund a Break

Your £25 contributes towards the cost of respite care for someone whose family needs a break. Gifts like yours add up to give a carer time to rest and recover.

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Support an Overnight Stay

Your £50 goes towards overnight respite for an older person or an adult with a learning disability. It helps us keep our stays affordable for families who could not otherwise consider them.

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Sponsor a Short Break

Your £100 makes a substantial contribution towards a longer respite break for someone in real need. It buys recovery time for the whole family, not just a night off.

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Support a Carer with a Monthly Gift

Your £10 a month helps us give unpaid family carers reliable breaks throughout the year. Regular support makes caring at home sustainable for far longer.

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Corporate Sponsorship

Become a corporate sponsor and help provide safe, restorative respite stays for people who need urgent support. We are always happy to talk through what works for your business, whether that is a one-off contribution or ongoing support.

Why it matters locally

Every business that supports us helps an older person or an adult with a learning disability in Gravesham, Medway, Faversham or Sittingbourne get the care they need. Your support stays in the community it comes from, and we will keep you updated on exactly what your contribution has made possible.