Care UK’s Matched Funding Scheme Kicks Off for 2026

Care UK’s matched funding scheme has restarted for the new year, and Ridley Manor in High Wycombe was one of the first homes to donate to charity.

The care home hosted a festive fair with local stalls and a raffle to raise money for Lane End Village Hall. Residents, relatives and members of the community were immersed in the day, enjoying a buffet, mulled wine, and other treats.

Having raised £400 for Lane End Village Hall, Customer Relations Manager Hayley Devereaux said: “We hold a Christmas fair every year, but each year we choose a different local charity. I’d seen a Facebook post about Lane End Village Hall’s restoration project, and it made perfect sense to get involved.

“It is a significant change for the village hall, but we need to make sure we celebrate it as a pillar for the whole community. The majority of Ridley Manor’s residents have lived in Lane End at some point or they grew up in the village. It’s really important that we keep this community space going.”

As part of Care UK’s matched funding scheme, the home’s original donation was matched, so a total of £800 has now been donated to Lane End Village Hall.

Hayley said: “It’s fantastic to be in the position to give back to your local community. Obviously we can’t always raise a massive amount, but for Care UK to match it, it makes a real difference for local charities and their causes.”

Throughout January, Care UK matched over £4,000 in colleagues’ donations, with causes ranging from Alzheimer’s charities to bowel and prostate cancer charities, alongside many, many more. In 2025, more than £34,000 was gifted to local and national charities.