Council Foster Carer nominated for BBC Award

Charlotte Sullivan, a Supported Lodgings Provider for Herefordshire Council, has been nominated for the BBC’s Make a Difference Carer’s Award by the young people she assists.

Supported Lodgings Providers guide young people over 16 as they transition from care settings or homelessness to independent living. These placements focus on helping young people learn crucial life skills, such as cooking, cleaning, and budgeting. 

Over 9 years of fostering, Charlotte and her husband Matt have helped many young people to begin their adult lives. Their work is critical in helping care-experienced people create stable, and rewarding futures.
 

Image: Charlotte Sullivan

Charlotte, said:

“It’s really lovely to be nominated and completely unexpected. It’s such a pleasant surprise - it’s lovely to have extended family.

“I’m looking forward to attending the event in September and whatever the results I’m chuffed to bits to be in the final four.”

Councillor Ivan Powell, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, added:

“I’m really pleased to hear that Charlotte’s work is being recognised by the BBC. Supported Lodgings Providers are a crucial part of care-experienced people’s journey into adulthood, and Charlotte’s nomination shows commends the excellent work she’s done with Herefordshire’s young people. We wish her every success at the award ceremony in September.”

The BBC Make a Difference Awards were launched in 2020 to celebrate those who improve lives for others in their community. Charlotte is in the final 4 in the Carer Award category, with the results announced in September 2023.

Supported Lodgings Providers are just one type of foster care placements, which could make a huge difference to a young person’s life. You can access more information about foster caring at https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/fostering

For more information about fostering, you can complete our online Fostering enquiry form, call 01432 383240, or email fostering@herefordshire.gov.uk.