About us

There is a global food crisis and a growing poverty gap. Amazonian deforestation is at a 15-year high, hurting local communities who are in the frontline. Violence against women and girls is widespread and growing.

The Caring Family Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of women, with children at the heart of all that we do. We work to tackle child poverty, deforestation and domestic abuse, in the UK and Brazil, with our core focus remaining on women and children across these areas.

Our team

Richard & Patricia Caring

Founders

In 2019 we set up The Caring Family Foundation in response to a desire to feel more connected to the impact and outcome of our philanthropy. We wanted to focus on causes close to our hearts and be hands-on, remaining close to the journeys of the families and communities we work alongside.

Our foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of women, with children at the heart of all that we do. Our work tackles child poverty, domestic abuse and reforestation in the UK and Brazil.

“I have supported children’s causes for as long as I can remember - the innocence of a child is something we must protect and cherish. I have been fortunate to have children of my own and I feel a sense of duty to support as many children as I can, in whatever capacity they need. Our foundation seeks to support families and communities in crisis and provide opportunities for a brighter and more stable future”Richard Caring

“When people ask why the foundation works in the UK and Brazil, I reply that they are my two homes. I am proud of my identity; Brazil runs through my veins. I am of mixed heritage just like many of the Brazilian population. No matter where I am in the world, I hold a strong bond with my country, so it is only natural that I feel drawn to support where I can. The UK and Brazil sadly share unprecedented levels of violence, poverty and solely in Brazil, deforestation. We have committed to these causes to have a tangible impact on the lives of these communities, through our frontline initiatives” Patricia Caring

In 2019 we set up The Caring Family Foundation in response to a desire to feel more connected to the impact and outcome of our philanthropy. We wanted to focus on causes close to our hearts and be hands-on, remaining close to the journeys of the families and communities we work alongside.

Our foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of women, with children at the heart of all that we do. Our work tackles child poverty, domestic abuse and reforestation in the UK and Brazil.

“I have supported children’s causes for as long as I can remember - the innocence of a child is something we must protect and cherish. I have been fortunate to have children of my own and I feel a sense of duty to support as many children as I can, in whatever capacity they need. Our foundation seeks to support families and communities in crisis and provide opportunities for a brighter and more stable future”Richard Caring

“When people ask why the foundation works in the UK and Brazil, I reply that they are my two homes. I am proud of my identity; Brazil runs through my veins. I am of mixed heritage just like many of the Brazilian population. No matter where I am in the world, I hold a strong bond with my country, so it is only natural that I feel drawn to support where I can. The UK and Brazil sadly share unprecedented levels of violence, poverty and solely in Brazil, deforestation. We have committed to these causes to have a tangible impact on the lives of these communities, through our frontline initiatives” Patricia Caring

Katie Beeching

Foundation director

Katie is the Director for the Caring Family Foundation and has responsibility for the foundation’s strategic and operational delivery, as well as financial oversight. She has over 15 years’ experience combatting Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking (MSHT), Domestic Abuse (DA and Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE).

Katie previously worked in the charity sector as Head of Domestic Abuse and Modern Slavery for a leading charity provider, with a dedicated team of over 250, supporting over 2,500 vulnerable adults and 600 vulnerable children. Previously a Crown servant, she was appointed to two prime ministerial taskforces and has a Master’s degree in Health and International Development from the London School of Economics and Civil Service Leadership training.

Katie is the Director for the Caring Family Foundation and has responsibility for the foundation’s strategic and operational delivery, as well as financial oversight. She has over 15 years’ experience combatting Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking (MSHT), Domestic Abuse (DA and Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE).

Katie previously worked in the charity sector as Head of Domestic Abuse and Modern Slavery for a leading charity provider, with a dedicated team of over 250, supporting over 2,500 vulnerable adults and 600 vulnerable children. Previously a Crown servant, she was appointed to two prime ministerial taskforces and has a Master’s degree in Health and International Development from the London School of Economics and Civil Service Leadership training.

Andrea Meister

Chief Operating Officer / Brazil

Publicist, graduated from FAAP (São Paulo), specializing in Strategic Planning.

She has worked with major companies in Brazil such as Natura, Votorantim, Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz, DHL, MWM, Lufthansa Cargo, Estadão, among others.

For 14 years, she was a partner at HBMKT, an agency specializing in planning, actively participating in the growth of the aforementioned companies in the industry, retail, and service sectors.

She has also been mentoring executives for the past 18 years and is the author of the book "Soft Power, the Gentle Power," published by Amazon.