About us

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 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.

Paola is the Project Manager for the Foundation in Brazil. Paola previously worked with cultural and social projects, tactical urbanism, public spaces, resilient cities, placemaking and as a project leader in the philanthropy field in Brazil. She has a Master in Mobility and Contemporary Cities.

Siham is responsible for project managing the Food from the Heart campaign in the UK. She has several years’ experience in the charity sector championing for human rights and equality and is a volunteer researcher for an NGO focused on digital verification of mass atrocities in conflict areas.

Siham has a Bachelor's degree European and International Law and Masters in Public International Law from the Leiden University, Netherlands.

Juliana is the Head of Operations for the Foundation projects in Brazil. She is co-founder of the Alia Volunteer Programme and CEO of Fundação Amor Horizontal, an organisation that helps more than 61,000 brazilian children.

Juliana is a bachelor in Architecture from Mackenzie University.