A woman from Powys has been appointed as the new boss of a carers organisation.

Becky Evans, from Llandrindod Wells, is now the chief enabling officer (CEO) of Credu, a charity that helps 8,000 young and adult carers in Wrexham, Conwy, Denbighshire, Powys, and Ceredigion.

Becky has been with Credu for five years, having previously worked in outreach and as a lead enabler.

She has more than two decades of experience in the childcare, education, and youth sectors.

This year, Becky was awarded the ‘Working to the Principles of Strengths-based Practice’ title at the 2024 Social Care Wales Accolades Awards.

Becky Evans with former chief executive of Social Care Wales Sue Evans (Image: Credu) She has called on businesses, educators, and communities to recognise the "amazing and inspirational" carers across the country.

Becky said: "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.

"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."

Having worked at different levels of the organisation, Becky believes her practical experience of dealing directly with carers gives her a unique perspective as CEO.

She said: "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 support 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 added.

In the past, Becky led on ‘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.

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."