Do you have some New Year energy left to get fit and fundraise for After Umbrage? Here are some ideas for you to support After Umbrage to help us sustain our work – caring for carers. Ideas via Run for Charity We have partnered with this organisation to offer you a choice. We can access […]
The Harry Potter story continues
PART TWO Sarah Potter and her family share their Christopher Harry Potter story. Sarah is a beneficiary of After Umbrage and this is her story of her father. She tells a story of strength and compassion, warmth and humanity. Her Dad is called Christopher Harry Potter which has caused much humour in their lives. Here […]
Sarah tells her Harry Potter story
PART ONE After Umbrage beneficiaries often come forward to tell their heart-warming stories of resilience, family strength and kindness. Sarah Potter is one such lovely lady. We are delighted she found After Umbrage and are proud to share her story here, in two parts, as there’s simply too much to share in one alone. Here […]
After Umbrage visits Carers Hub
After Umbrage makes a return visit to Cambridge to invite unpaid carers to Kingham Cottage and tell them all about the free holiday they can apply for. We visited the Carers Hub in Girton, Cambridge this week. It was a ‘welcome back’ by Laura Horne, Family Carer Coordinator at Caring Together. After Umbrage first met the […]
After Umbrage announces Family Umbrage
Hello 2020 and hello Friends and Beneficiaries of After Umbrage, What does a New Year and a new decade mean to you? Lots of things no doubt. A new beginning. A chance to learn a new skill. A new focus. The opportunity to develop a new habit – like dry January. Perhaps break a bad […]
Fundraising to help Carers
The work of After Umbrage is sustained by fundraising. This is all down to the wonderful support of friends, fellow charities and of course, The National Lottery Community Fund. It feels right at Christmas to thank you all for your dedication as it means so much to our small team. More than that though, it […]
Maggie says her greatest joy is that Daniel has grown to be a polite and creative young man, facing life bravely and cheerfully
Beneficiaries of After Umbrage are a resilient little crowd. Behind their stoic fronts lie amazing stories. This is the tale of the Raja Family of a small village on the Isle of Anglesey, North Wales. Daniel Raja was born with only half a functioning heart and other complications. The condition is called Hypoplastic Left Heart […]
Meet The Team: Our Social Media Manager Laura Davies
It’s time for Part 4 of our Meet The After Umbrage Team series! And this month we’re introducing you to Laura Davies, who has been running our social media channels for the past four years. Tell us a little about you. I was born in London, grew up in North Somerset and have now returned […]
‘I love being part of the After Umbrage story’
Vanda Rorbach, beneficiary of After Umbrage, became a carer for her Mum, Lynne, six years ago. Lynne has frontal temporal dementia and last year was diagnosed with cancer. Her Mum has never smoked and doesn’t drink so it was a huge shock. As a very active woman all her life – sometimes holding down two jobs […]
Hug a Bear Day
Thursday 7th November, is Hug a Bear Day. It happens this day every year. This year we could not resist a little nod of respect to the global campaign. With our mascot Umbrage – our teddy bear featured in our logo and on our website – who would? After all, it’s all about giving your […]