Young carers

Thousands of children across the country are forced to grow up early and miss out on vital educational and recreational opportunities because they care for disabled or chronically ill adults or younger siblings. For them, childhood can be truly lost.

We help young carers by making sure they have a break as often as possible from their responsibilities.

girls playing outside
The Young Carers Festivals provide young people with the opportunity to have fun, relax, socialise and forget their responsibilities for a weekend.