Why we need your help

Many people caring for a family member or loved one living with a disability or illness suffer from severe stress, feelings of isolation and anxiety about the future. It can be hard to prioritise their own health and wellbeing. The Almond Tree Foundation was established to provide carers with the wellbeing support they need.

Founded by Julian Fraser and Claire Shutes, both have personal experience of living with a disability. Julian’s daughter Chasya and Claire herself, were both born with Cerebral Palsy. They understand the impact, the challenges and what it takes to keep going every day. Collectively Claire and Julian have taught thousands of people how to live with less stress, more resilience and a greater connection to wellbeing. Their aim is to help others who face similar situations flourish. 

What we are doing

On Sunday, July 2nd, Julian, Claire and Chasya are taking part in Parallel Windsor’s Inclusive 10K in order to raise much-needed funds for the Foundation. Claire will be riding a tricycle and Julian will be pushing Chasya in her wheelchair. Your donations will be used to increase our reach to more carers, providing more people with the help they need.

About The Almond Tree Foundation CIC

Since its creation in 2020, the Almond Tree Foundation has built a global community of more than 600 people, but we could be reaching and helping so many more. The 2021 census estimates the number of unpaid carers in the UK alone is likely to be more than 5 million people - almost 10% of the UK population.

 

Our website is a free-to-access, online platform, through which we run events focused on wellbeing. We also offer a safe space for discussion and support. Our aim is to create a supportive environment of shared experience. A community where those caring for someone with a disability or illness can learn how to access wellbeing.

The Almond Tree Foundation CIC is a non-profit Community Interest Company, funded solely through grants and donations.

Feedback on our programmes

“I just wanted to let you know it was very helpful and reassuring that I am not alone in feeling this way and I should just take one step at a time. It is so helpful to have this community and learn what we learn. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

“I appreciated the cheerful, peaceful mood, which lingered in me after the sessions. And knowing that the leaders and participants had been in the trenches, so to speak, lent extra power to their observations.”

“I have been listening to your wonderful series. I love the sense of openness and hope that come through and recommend them everywhere. They have helped so many people, thank you!”

For more information and to access our free resources visit www.thealmondtree.org