A charity representing thousands of carers in Wales has a 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 says she is determined to continue the charity’s transformative work in helping the 8,000 young and adult carers they support in Wrexham, Conwy, Denbighshire, Powys, and Ceredigion.
Having received the ‘Working to the Principles of Strengths-based Practice’ 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 “amazing and inspirational” carers all over the country.
“I joined Credu initially because I absolutely loved their ethos, I felt really valued from day one, so to be in this position is a privilege” she said.
“Growing 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 people’s lives, promoting inclusivity, diversity and the importance of valuing one another.”
Becky added:
“Having 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.
“I was keen to replace the word ‘Executive’ with ‘Enabling’ because that’s what we are all about, promoting confidence and independence.
“There have been changes to how we operate, and I look forward to building on them; we have moved from delivering services ‘to people’ to delivering them ‘with people’, in partnership, as ultimately the carers are experts in their own lives.
“We 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.”
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.
“We 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,” she said.
Among the projects Becky led on in past years was ‘The Carers’ Story’, a case study which showcased the effect of Credu’s 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:
“Becky is a driving force in our organisation with regards to strengths-based practice.
“She adapted existing systems to capture unpaid carers’ stories, especially their strengths, and thanks to her work, carers’ voices are now at the centre of the organisation’s work.”
