Home Instead Weston-super-Mare Raises £334.50 for the Samaritans
In May 2026, the team at Home Instead Weston-super-Mare, Clevedon and Burnham-on-Sea raised £334.50 for the Samaritans through a cake sale fundraiser. Small acts of kindness can have a lasting impact, and showing up for the people and organisations around us in tangible, everyday ways is something the team genuinely believes in.
This blog shares how the fundraiser came together, why the Samaritans matter to the team, and what community spirit looks like in Weston-super-Mare.
About the Fundraiser
The cheque was presented on 11 May 2026 to the Samaritans Weston-super-Mare branch, with Chrissy and Rao from the Home Instead team joined by the Samaritans director for the handover. The money was raised through a cake sale, and every donation, cake baked, and kind contribution helped build a total that will make a real difference to the work the Samaritans carry out every day.
The Samaritans provide confidential emotional support to people who are struggling to cope, whatever the reason. They are available around the clock, all year round, relying on the generosity of individuals and organisations to continue that work. Knowing a bake sale in Weston-super-Mare will contribute to that felt meaningful to everyone involved.
Why the Samaritans Matter to Us
The work of the Home Instead team is built around connection. Every day, Care Professionals across Weston-super-Mare, Clevedon and Burnham-on-Sea spend time with older adults who may otherwise have very little company. They know better than most how much it matters to have someone who will listen without judgement.
The Samaritans do something similar, but for people in crisis. The two organisations are different in how they work, but the value at the heart of both is the same: nobody should feel alone. Supporting the Samaritans felt like a natural extension of that.
Community Spirit in Weston-super-Mare
Events like this bring the team together in a different way. The day-to-day work of a care organisation is often individual and quiet, happening in people’s homes out of sight. A fundraiser like this one gives the whole team a shared goal and a chance to show the community what they stand for.
The response from the team was generous and wholehearted. It is easy to underestimate how much a cake sale can achieve when people genuinely care about the cause. The total raised is a reflection of that.
For a local branch of the Samaritans serving Weston-super-Mare and the surrounding area, the contribution from a local care team is exactly the kind of community support that helps them keep their doors open and their phones answered.
A Note on the Support We Provide
At Home Instead Weston-super-Mare, Clevedon and Burnham-on-Sea, we provide private care at home for older adults across the local area. Our Care Professionals visit people in their own homes to offer hands-on help, companionship, and continuity of care. If you are thinking about what kind of support might be right for you or someone close to you, our local team is always happy to have a straightforward conversation.
Thank You
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported the fundraiser. To those who baked, bought, donated, and encouraged others to do the same. And to the Samaritans, for the quiet, consistent, and important work they do every day.
If you would like to find out more about the Samaritans or access their support, you can reach them at any time on 116 123 or visit samaritans.org.
Ratings and Care Standards
Home Instead Weston-super-Mare, Clevedon and Burnham-on-Sea has a Homecare.co.uk rating of 9.8 out of 10, and the service is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission. These ratings offer a factual overview for families who want to understand more about the service and its care standards.
Your Local Home Instead Team
Home Instead Weston-super-Mare, Clevedon and Burnham-on-Sea provides private care at home for older adults across the local area, with support shaped around each person’s needs, routines, and preferences.
Home Instead office name:
Home Instead Weston-super-Mare, Clevedon and Burnham-on-Sea
Office phone number:
01934 526892
Clevedon: 01275 401116
Burnham: 01278 551469
Office website URL:
https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/weston-clevedon-burnham/
Google Business Profile link:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Zd5iPjauQZbJtX1DA
Areas covered:
Worle, Clevedon, Weston-super-Mare, Yatton, Burnham-on-Sea, Kingston Seymour, Bleadon, Brent Knoll, Banwell, Congresbury
Postcodes served:
BS21 5, BS21 6, BS21 7, BS22 6, BS22 7, BS22 8, BS22 9, BS23 1, BS23 2, BS23 3, BS23 4, BS24 0, BS24 6, BS24 7, BS24 8, BS24 9, BS29 6, BS48 2, BS48 4, BS49 4, BS49 5, TA8 1, TA8 2, TA9 4
If you would like to find out more about the care and support available locally, contact the Home Instead team directly or visit the website.
