We were pleased to be invited to attend a charity tea party at the home of Julia and Hans Rausing to celebrate the work of our volunteers. Volunteers Annie, Amber, Judy and Paul attended with Operations Manager, Ele.

‘What a lovely afternoon was spent at the garden party given by Julia and Hans Rausing for some of the Gloucestershire charities they had supported. Hans and Julia Rausing were there to greet us at their beautiful Cotswold mansion situated in rolling grounds. The very English afternoon tea was delightful, and the local ice cream was extremely delicious. But for me the highlight was the tour around the magnificent walled garden beautifully tended with an Edwardian style orangery or glass house at its centre.

It was truly lovely afternoon and the sun shone.’

Annie | Volunteer

‘I just wanted to say a huge thank you for inviting me along to the Charity Tea Party today. I felt honoured to represent Young Carers and had a great time! Thank you for thinking of me. Gloucestershire Young Carers is such a special charity to me, and I really enjoy volunteering. You all go above and beyond, and these young people are so lucky to have such a fantastic team supporting them.’

Amber | Volunteer

We are very grateful to the Julia and Hans Rausing Trust which currently funds towards activity breaks for young carers enabling them to have a break from their caring role and experience new opportunities and meet and make friends with other young carers.