Get ready to celebrate with us! Thanks to all our hard work and support, we've just provided our 15,000th hotel break!
Imagine that: 15,000 hotel rooms provided, 15,000 breakfasts enjoyed, and over 15,000 nights of truly restful sleep for carers. This is a monumental achievement for us, and we cannot wait to provide thousands more!
Our team could not be prouder of this achievement:
"This isn't just a number, it's a testament to the power of our collective mission. When we started Carefree, we set out to prove that new thinking and digital transformation could unlock real-world solutions for a huge social problem- carers not getting the respite they deserve. Hitting 15,000 carer breaks shows us that our flexible, strategic approach is working—and it's just the beginning. I'm incredibly proud of the impact we've made and more inspired than ever to keep pushing forward."- Charlotte: CEO
“15,000 breaks delivered - and every single one tells a story of rest, relief and hope. I'm so grateful to our hotel partners who make this possible, and I never tire of reading the beautiful words carers share after their stays.” - Miruna: Director of Delivery
“It’s an incredibly moving milestone to celebrate! Knowing that 15,000 carers have been able to take a well-deserved break from their demanding roles. To have played a part in delivering something that brings real relief and recognition to those who give so much is truly humbling. Each break isn’t just time off, it’s a testament to the strength and resilience of every unpaid carer.” - Adriana: Customer Operations Manager
“I could not be more proud to be a part of such a dedicated team. Thanks to all their hard work, we can now say that we’ve provided over 15,000 nights of rest and relaxation for carers. It’s been amazing to hear all the wonderful things they have to say after their stays as well.” - Charlotte: Growth Marketing Manager
Where we started
(Breakthrough Award at the Third Sector Charity Awards)
Charlie and James Ricketts established Carefree following their family's experience of caring for both their sisters through breast cancer. It is led by a unique team combining new economic thinking, tech innovation, and lived experience to deliver this groundbreaking support to carers.
The changes we make now will shape the social landscape for years to come. Carers are the invisible backbone of our healthcare system, providing 80% of home care in the UK and
saving the public purse £184bn a year (equivalent to the entire NHS budget). Yet they are rarely recognised or supported for their frontline role.
Getting them a break when they need it is the first step towards building a sustainable healthcare system that shares, cares and enables us all to thrive.
Since our founding, we’ve been featured in dozens of publications and programmes, including BBC London, The Daily Mail, Belfast Live, and more.
We are also award-winning! Taking home trophies from The Business Charity Awards, The Skift Idea Awards, The Travolution Awards, and The Third Sector Awards!
All of us here at Carefree could not be more proud, and we cannot wait to deliver another 15,000 breaks in the coming years!
