An Onchan-based wealth management company has raised £40,000 for a three-year carers project.

Quilter International employees have raised £20,000 so far for Crossroads’ Young Carers Project.

The company has doubled that sum and the £40,000 donated has already funded a Young Carers’ Festival (held in 2019) and enabled the charity to employ a support worker as part of a broader initiative to allow even more people to benefit from the charity’s services and support.

During the first island lockdown and at Christmas, Quilter International’s charity team gave goodie bags packed with art materials and other gifts specifically chosen to suit the young carers whose ages range from five to 18.

Commenting on the positive impact of the campaign so far, Crossroads’ operational officer, Hannah Murphy, said: ’Our partnership with Quilter International has allowed us to support more of our island’s young carers.

’Their donations have enabled us to introduce two new Young Carers groups, taking 24 children off the waiting list, while the employment of a Young Carers worker has allowed us to offer more one-to-one support and additional sessions.

’We are incredibly grateful for their continued support, especially during the first Isle of Man lockdown when their staff went above and beyond to show our young carers they were appreciated by giving gifts of Easter eggs and goodie bags.

’Quilter International’s support has had a far-reaching impact and given us the opportunity to offer more support to young carers.

’We have seen first-hand the positive effects this has had on our young carers and look forward to continuing our partnership in 2021,’ she added.