A building society has donated £3,000 to support unpaid carers in East Lancashire.
The Marsden Building Society Charitable Foundation awarded the grant to Carers Link Lancashire.
The money will be used to fund bi-weekly well-being sessions for carers aged 50 and over in Burnley, Barrowford, Nelson, and Colne.
These sessions, delivered in partnership with Harwes Farm CIC, include a variety of activities such as music and arts, foraging, archery, felting, and allotment sessions.
The aim is to provide time to rest and enable unpaid carers to create support networks and peer groups.
Rob Pheasey, chief executive of the Marsden Building Society, said: "This initiative provided a valuable lifeline for carers in Burnley and the Pendle area.
"Supporting our communities is extremely important to us, and it’s our goal to make meaningful contributions to the neighbourhoods we serve."
Rebecca Hodgson, chief executive at Carers Link Lancashire, said: "We are extremely grateful to have been awarded this funding, which provided unpaid carers with respite, an opportunity to take a break from their caring role, and activities based on improving overall emotional health and well-being."
Since launching in 2023, the Marsden Building Society has awarded 22 grants totalling more than £60,000 through its charitable foundation.
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