Carefree CEO Charlotte Newman discusses the charity’s mission to support unpaid carers by providing vital short breaks and its innovative approach to using technology to increase its impact. In this interview, Newman explains how Carefree transforms vacant hotel accommodation into breaks for carers, while using digital tools, agile working and innovative partnerships to grow its reach.

The article explores Carefree’s development as a 21st-century digital charity, its approach to identifying and supporting unpaid carers, and the role of technology in creating a more scalable and sustainable model for social impact.