CARM seeks to support older and
vulnerable people living in Ashford and Shepway (including Romney Marsh) who are socially isolated. Through this support
we aim to improve people’s well- being, to help people remain independent for longer and to enhance the quality of life
of the communities where we operate. ·Supporting 9
Meeting Points (“drop in centres”) located right across the Marsh. ·Providing a befriending service for elderly
and disabled people on the Marsh who are effectively house bound. ·Offering reminiscence sessions for elderly
people in residential homes and care settings – including those with dementia.
Q. Do you have paid staff?
A.
Yes, we have five part-time paid staff - our Manager (Nigel), our Well-Being at Home Service Coordinator's (Benedict
and Beryl), the Our Memories Matter Co-ordinator (Fiona) and our Meeting Point Coordinator and Administrator (Emma).
Q. Who funds you?
A. As a registered charity we rely on support from Kent
Adult Social Services, the local Health Trusts, individual donations and a range of local, regional and national charitable
trusts. In the past three years CARM's clients have benefited from generous grants and donations from the following:
The Big Lottery; Brook Trust; Tudor Trust; Little Cheyne Wind
Farm; Colyer Fergusson; Comic Relief; Roger DeHann; Esme Fairbairn; Garfiled Weston; The Lloyds Foundation and the Souter
Trust.
Q. Do you provide help with shopping or cleaning?
A. No.
However, we can give you the contact details of local private agencies that do this.
Q. Do you do
gardening?
A. Again, no. But we can refer you to the local Volunteer Centre that have a
gardening service (but there is a waiting list).
Q. Do you visit people in residential care homes?
A. Not at present. We prioritise visits to people that live alone, or who have become isolated
due to mental health problems or bereavement. However our reminiscence project works in residential homes.
Q.
Do you have volunteers that will visit people to give their carer a break?
A. No. This
is a service provided by Crossroads South East Kent (Tel: 01233 663198).
Q. Do you give talks to
local groups or associations about your work?
A. Yes! And we don't charge (although
we always welcome donations). We also offer half day Information sessions which raise awareness of abuse and how to
support individuals being abused, these sessions are currently free of charge.
For further details please
contact CARM's office on 01233 758122 or click the link below.
