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Our resources for journalists

Here you’ll find everything to tell the Carefree story, from press releases and standout features to in-depth articles, impact reports, and media assets. Whether you're on a tight deadline or just getting to know us, this is your hub for all things Carefree.

Our impact

13,050

breaks delivered

breaks delivered

£3.58m

Donated hotel stays

88%

Couldn’t have taken a break without us

Featured article

Audience seated in a dark room watching a large screen showing a woman carer speaking in a brightly lit room, during a film presentation.

Audience seated in a dark room watching a large screen showing a woman carer speaking in a brightly lit room, during a film presentation.

Oct 29, 2024

Carefree launches hard-hitting films highlighting how respite breaks support unpaid carers

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Audience seated in a dark room watching a large screen showing a woman carer speaking in a brightly lit room, during a film presentation.

Oct 29, 2024

Carefree launches hard-hitting films highlighting how respite breaks support unpaid carers

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Audience seated in a dark room watching a large screen showing a woman carer speaking in a brightly lit room, during a film presentation.

Oct 29, 2024

Carefree launches hard-hitting films highlighting how respite breaks support unpaid carers

Read more

Press releases

Gold balloon-style text reading '10K' surrounded by floating golden confetti on a white background, celebrating a milestone.

Nov 21, 2024

UK hotels give 10,000 breaks to unpaid carers through tech charity

Gold balloon-style text reading '10K' surrounded by floating golden confetti on a white background, celebrating a milestone.

Nov 21, 2024

UK hotels give 10,000 breaks to unpaid carers through tech charity

Gold balloon-style text reading '10K' surrounded by floating golden confetti on a white background, celebrating a milestone.

Nov 21, 2024

UK hotels give 10,000 breaks to unpaid carers through tech charity

image of Seiran, an unpaid carer who looks after her son, resting in the grass

Oct 1, 2024

Support for Unpaid Carers Surges With the Help of the Hospitality Industry

image of Seiran, an unpaid carer who looks after her son, resting in the grass

Oct 1, 2024

Support for Unpaid Carers Surges With the Help of the Hospitality Industry

image of Seiran, an unpaid carer who looks after her son, resting in the grass

Oct 1, 2024

Support for Unpaid Carers Surges With the Help of the Hospitality Industry

A video camera screen showing a black-and-white view of a woman sitting cross-legged on a bed during a recorded interview or testimonial, with studio lighting and equipment visible around the monitor.

Aug 31, 2023

Carefree Reaches 4000 Carer Breaks Milestone

A video camera screen showing a black-and-white view of a woman sitting cross-legged on a bed during a recorded interview or testimonial, with studio lighting and equipment visible around the monitor.

Aug 31, 2023

Carefree Reaches 4000 Carer Breaks Milestone

A video camera screen showing a black-and-white view of a woman sitting cross-legged on a bed during a recorded interview or testimonial, with studio lighting and equipment visible around the monitor.

Aug 31, 2023

Carefree Reaches 4000 Carer Breaks Milestone

Gold balloon-style text reading '10K' surrounded by floating golden confetti on a white background, celebrating a milestone.

Nov 21, 2024

UK hotels give 10,000 breaks to unpaid carers through tech charity

image of Seiran, an unpaid carer who looks after her son, resting in the grass

Oct 1, 2024

Support for Unpaid Carers Surges With the Help of the Hospitality Industry

A video camera screen showing a black-and-white view of a woman sitting cross-legged on a bed during a recorded interview or testimonial, with studio lighting and equipment visible around the monitor.

Aug 31, 2023

Carefree Reaches 4000 Carer Breaks Milestone

Charlotte Newman and Jeff Brazier

Feb 28, 2022

Unpaid carers find a break at last

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Articles

Smiling Joey Ceunen standing at a Carefree exhibition booth with a yellow backdrop that reads 'Carefree transforms vacant accommodation into vital breaks for unpaid carers.' The booth features a laptop, small lamps, printed materials, and Carefree branding.

Apr 14, 2024

Finding the balance between hip and helpful

Smiling Joey Ceunen standing at a Carefree exhibition booth with a yellow backdrop that reads 'Carefree transforms vacant accommodation into vital breaks for unpaid carers.' The booth features a laptop, small lamps, printed materials, and Carefree branding.

Apr 14, 2024

Finding the balance between hip and helpful

Oct 20, 2023

Reflections from The Gathering

Oct 20, 2023

Reflections from The Gathering

'Platform 3.0' text with an orange background

Mar 21, 2023

How we condensed five years of learnings into an 8-week product build 👀

'Platform 3.0' text with an orange background

Mar 21, 2023

How we condensed five years of learnings into an 8-week product build 👀

Six Carefree team members smiling in winter jackets standing outdoors under a cloudy sky

Feb 10, 2023

2022 Q4 Look-back: Project Neptune

Six Carefree team members smiling in winter jackets standing outdoors under a cloudy sky

Feb 10, 2023

2022 Q4 Look-back: Project Neptune

Comparison table showing how startups and the third sector can support each other. It outlines mutual benefits in accessing expertise, increasing reach, and improving internal processes.

Feb 10, 2023

What makes charities and startups a magic mix?

Comparison table showing how startups and the third sector can support each other. It outlines mutual benefits in accessing expertise, increasing reach, and improving internal processes.

Feb 10, 2023

What makes charities and startups a magic mix?

Promotional banner for Carefree’s Big Give Christmas Challenge. ,a red and black triangular badge labeled 'Christmas Challenge' and 'Big Give', set against an orange-red background.

Nov 29, 2022

The Carefree Christmas Challenge

Promotional banner for Carefree’s Big Give Christmas Challenge. ,a red and black triangular badge labeled 'Christmas Challenge' and 'Big Give', set against an orange-red background.

Nov 29, 2022

The Carefree Christmas Challenge

Smiling Joey Ceunen standing at a Carefree exhibition booth with a yellow backdrop that reads 'Carefree transforms vacant accommodation into vital breaks for unpaid carers.' The booth features a laptop, small lamps, printed materials, and Carefree branding.

Apr 14, 2024

Finding the balance between hip and helpful

Oct 20, 2023

Reflections from The Gathering

'Platform 3.0' text with an orange background

Mar 21, 2023

How we condensed five years of learnings into an 8-week product build 👀

Six Carefree team members smiling in winter jackets standing outdoors under a cloudy sky

Feb 10, 2023

2022 Q4 Look-back: Project Neptune

Smiling Joey Ceunen standing at a Carefree exhibition booth with a yellow backdrop that reads 'Carefree transforms vacant accommodation into vital breaks for unpaid carers.' The booth features a laptop, small lamps, printed materials, and Carefree branding.

Apr 14, 2024

Finding the balance between hip and helpful

Oct 20, 2023

Reflections from The Gathering

'Platform 3.0' text with an orange background

Mar 21, 2023

How we condensed five years of learnings into an 8-week product build 👀

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Media Coverage

Susan Copping smiling while eating at an outdoor café, enjoying a relaxed moment on a sunny street.

Susan Copping smiling while eating at an outdoor café, enjoying a relaxed moment on a sunny street.

Susan Copping smiling while eating at an outdoor café, enjoying a relaxed moment on a sunny street.

Apr 2, 2025

Vacant hotel rooms become 'lifeline' for carers

Illustrated infographic highlighting opportunities to support unpaid carers through visibility, digital tools, and hotel respite breaks. Focus on Scotland’s health and social care partnerships, with mentions of Mobilise and Carefree.

Illustrated infographic highlighting opportunities to support unpaid carers through visibility, digital tools, and hotel respite breaks. Focus on Scotland’s health and social care partnerships, with mentions of Mobilise and Carefree.

Illustrated infographic highlighting opportunities to support unpaid carers through visibility, digital tools, and hotel respite breaks. Focus on Scotland’s health and social care partnerships, with mentions of Mobilise and Carefree.

Feb 18, 2025

Innovation for Carers

A woman with braided hair and layered gold necklaces sits on a bed, softly lit by warm and cool tones. The word 'Carefree' is boldly overlaid across the image.

A woman with braided hair and layered gold necklaces sits on a bed, softly lit by warm and cool tones. The word 'Carefree' is boldly overlaid across the image.

A woman with braided hair and layered gold necklaces sits on a bed, softly lit by warm and cool tones. The word 'Carefree' is boldly overlaid across the image.

Jan 14, 2025

How Carefree grew the impact of its charity by finding the right technology

Susan Copping smiling while eating at an outdoor café, enjoying a relaxed moment on a sunny street.

Apr 2, 2025

Vacant hotel rooms become 'lifeline' for carers

Illustrated infographic highlighting opportunities to support unpaid carers through visibility, digital tools, and hotel respite breaks. Focus on Scotland’s health and social care partnerships, with mentions of Mobilise and Carefree.

Feb 18, 2025

Innovation for Carers

A woman with braided hair and layered gold necklaces sits on a bed, softly lit by warm and cool tones. The word 'Carefree' is boldly overlaid across the image.

Jan 14, 2025

How Carefree grew the impact of its charity by finding the right technology

Charlotte Newman, Eddie Nestor and a carer posing in front of BBC radio London screen

Oct 28, 2024

Talking Social Care with Eddie Nestor from BBC Radio London

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“It had been over a year since I had a day to myself to just think and breathe. It was like being in another world, being able to just sleep and eat for one day in peace.”
Kayley, who stayed at Village Hotel Coventry
“This break taught me that I need to take more care of myself so I can take better care of them.”
Patricia, who stayed at Dunston Hall Hotel
“It was like stepping into another world for a brief moment.”
Hayleigh, who stayed at DoubleTree by Hilton Bath
“The break was so beneficial to me, as I struggle with my mental health as a carer because my partner became disabled suddenly and unexpectedly. Having time for myself was very precious and helped me to feel valued.”
Julie, who stayed at Village Hotel Maidstone
“Going away has really boosted my energy and mental health. I returned to another crisis but I was able to hit the ground running and pick up my responsibilities with cheerfulness.”
Collen, who stayed at St Giles Hotel
“THANK YOU SO MUCH. I can't tell you how much I needed this. You're amazing... We could never have done this without you. Honestly, I'm crying. You are just what we needed.”
Michaela, who stayed at Gonville Hotel

“It had been over a year since I had a day to myself to just think and breathe. It was like being in another world, being able to just sleep and eat for one day in peace.”
Kayley, who stayed at Village Hotel Coventry
“This break taught me that I need to take more care of myself so I can take better care of them.”
Patricia, who stayed at Dunston Hall Hotel
“It was like stepping into another world for a brief moment.”
Hayleigh, who stayed at DoubleTree by Hilton Bath
“The break was so beneficial to me, as I struggle with my mental health as a carer because my partner became disabled suddenly and unexpectedly. Having time for myself was very precious and helped me to feel valued.”
Julie, who stayed at Village Hotel Maidstone
“Going away has really boosted my energy and mental health. I returned to another crisis but I was able to hit the ground running and pick up my responsibilities with cheerfulness.”
Collen, who stayed at St Giles Hotel
“THANK YOU SO MUCH. I can't tell you how much I needed this. You're amazing... We could never have done this without you. Honestly, I'm crying. You are just what we needed.”
Michaela, who stayed at Gonville Hotel

“It had been over a year since I had a day to myself to just think and breathe. It was like being in another world, being able to just sleep and eat for one day in peace.”
Kayley, who stayed at Village Hotel Coventry
“This break taught me that I need to take more care of myself so I can take better care of them.”
Patricia, who stayed at Dunston Hall Hotel
“It was like stepping into another world for a brief moment.”
Hayleigh, who stayed at DoubleTree by Hilton Bath
“The break was so beneficial to me, as I struggle with my mental health as a carer because my partner became disabled suddenly and unexpectedly. Having time for myself was very precious and helped me to feel valued.”
Julie, who stayed at Village Hotel Maidstone
“Going away has really boosted my energy and mental health. I returned to another crisis but I was able to hit the ground running and pick up my responsibilities with cheerfulness.”
Collen, who stayed at St Giles Hotel
“THANK YOU SO MUCH. I can't tell you how much I needed this. You're amazing... We could never have done this without you. Honestly, I'm crying. You are just what we needed.”
Michaela, who stayed at Gonville Hotel

“It had been over a year since I had a day to myself to just think and breathe. It was like being in another world, being able to just sleep and eat for one day in peace.”
Kayley, who stayed at Village Hotel Coventry
“This break taught me that I need to take more care of myself so I can take better care of them.”
Patricia, who stayed at Dunston Hall Hotel
“It was like stepping into another world for a brief moment.”
Hayleigh, who stayed at DoubleTree by Hilton Bath
“The break was so beneficial to me, as I struggle with my mental health as a carer because my partner became disabled suddenly and unexpectedly. Having time for myself was very precious and helped me to feel valued.”
Julie, who stayed at Village Hotel Maidstone
“Going away has really boosted my energy and mental health. I returned to another crisis but I was able to hit the ground running and pick up my responsibilities with cheerfulness.”
Collen, who stayed at St Giles Hotel
“THANK YOU SO MUCH. I can't tell you how much I needed this. You're amazing... We could never have done this without you. Honestly, I'm crying. You are just what we needed.”
Michaela, who stayed at Gonville Hotel

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Michael, who looks after his wife
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