Firm raises £60K for Crossroads

A three-year fundraising campaign on the Isle of Man is nearing completion after raising £60,000.

The cash has been raised by finance company, Quilter International, to help change the lives of young carers on the Isle of Man.

A spokesman said with just four months left to go, employees are on schedule to hit their target of raising £30,000 for Crossroads’ Young Carers Project.

Every pound raised is being match-funded by the business.

Crossroads for Carers will use the money to employ a support worker and hold a festival for the children.

The charity provides support groups, one-to-one sessions and social activities for young people who are tasked with caring for a family members.