A CHARITY representing thousands of carers in Wales has a visionary new leader.
Becky Evans is now the CEO (Chief Enabling Officer) of carers organisation, Credu.
Becky, from Llandrindod Wells, has been with Credu for five years, having also worked in outreach and as a lead enabler.
Backed by wife Tara and children David, Daniel and Rosie, she has spent more than two decades in the childcare, education and youth sectors and is determined to continue the charityâs transformative work in helping the 8,000 young and adult carers they support in Wrexham, Conwy, Denbighshire, Powys, and Ceredigion.
Having received the âWorking to the Principles of Strengths-based Practiceâ title at the 2024 Social Care Wales Accolades Awards, Becky called on businesses, educators, and communities across the region to do all they can to shine a light on the âamazing and inspirationalâ carers all over the country.
âI joined Credu initially because I absolutely loved their ethos, I felt really valued from day one, so to be in this position is a privilegeâ she said.
âGrowing up I was very lucky, I had people who believed in me and that was always the driver behind me wanting to make a difference to peopleâs lives, promoting inclusivity, diversity and the importance of valuing one another.â
Becky added: âHaving worked at different levels of the organisation I possess practical experience of dealing directly with carers, and a different perspective on the position of CEO.
âI was keen to replace the word âExecutiveâ with âEnablingâ because thatâs what we are all about, promoting confidence and independence.
âThere have been changes to how we operate, and I look forward to building on them; we have moved from delivering services âto peopleâ to delivering them âwith peopleâ, in partnership, as ultimately the carers are experts in their own lives.
âWe want to shift perceptions as many carers are coping very well, they are not surviving or struggling, they are strong and inspiring and an example to others.â
Becky is also determined to be there for those who are facing obstacles and feeling isolated in a caring role, at home, at work and in the community.
âWe will work even harder and strive to be there for those who are not doing ok – we are here for you, and we are listening,â she said.
Among the projects Becky led on in past years was âThe Carersâ Storyâ, a case study which showcased the effect of Creduâs work with unpaid carers, recognising the strengths and the support networks families bring to their own stories, and access to simplified collaborative communication training.
Sally Duckers, WCD Young Carers Team Leader and Young Carers Campaigns Coordinator, welcomed Becky to the role, having nominated her for the Accolades Awards.
She said: âBecky isa driving force in our organisation with regards to strengths-based practice.
âShe adapted existing systems to capture unpaid carersâ stories, especially their strengths, and thanks to her work, carersâ voices are now at the centre of the organisationâs work.â
For more information, email carers@credu.cymru or ceo@credu.cymru or visit Home | Carers Cymru | Support for Unpaid Carers | Wales.
