A SHIPLEY charity has been recognised for the valuable role its volunteers play in supporting people.

Carers’ Resource offers support and information to unpaid carers, the people they care for, and to vulnerable members of the community – with some services carried out with the help of trained volunteers.

After an assessment of the charity’s volunteering division, it has been awarded the national Investing in Volunteers status.

Anne Smyth, director of Carers’ Resource, said: “It highlights the important and integral role volunteers play.

For more information about volunteering oppourtunities with Carers’ Resource call 01274 449660, or email jprocter@car ersresource.org.