Definition

 

Companionship : is having someone you know and like with you, rather than being on your own.    Collins English Dictionary.

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Care and Share Companionship came to be after I became redundant from a large UK wide charity.

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It was difficult to adjust to the fact I was leaving a post that I loved and was passionate about.

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I had skills and experience in managing and promoting a volunteer service, engaging with families and volunteers and was passionate about helping those who needed support.

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We know people are living longer, family dynamics have changed – more people are living away from home, people who have shared a lifetime together now find themselves as one.  Confidence, self-esteem and health can all be affected.  Who is there to support and care?  Statutory services do a fantastic job however, we know how stretched they are, and they have time restraints.

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It has been a long path, sometimes bumpy, however with the support of family, friends, local councillors, MSP’s, FVA, Brag, people I met through my previous role…. and of course, Google!

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We have a Board of Trustees and we are funded by the Health & Social Care Partnership.  We have also received donations from organisations and families of the people we visit.

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We have been an active charity since April 2019 and are slowly setting our foundations in the Kirkcaldy area.  We provide a free support service.

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Going forward we would like to connect with local businesses as well as people living in the community who may have a few hours to volunteer,  give suggestions or ideas to support us in tailoring our support to the needs of people over the age of 60.

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Moving forward we would like to introduce regular afternoon get togethers with entertainment opening it up to the wider community as well as the people we support.

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We hope to gain the reputation of being a warm, friendly and family oriented charity.

 

Teresa Naylor

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Founder & Service Manager