Category: Young carers
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Raising Awareness of Young Carers Through Storytelling and Creativity
Carers Support recently completed a five-school assembly tour across Bristol, using storytelling and creativity to raise awareness of young carers. Author and illustrator Rab Foster led sessions based on The Late Crew books, engaging around 1,800 pupils and sparking important conversations in classrooms and libraries.
15th October 2025
Carers Support’s Young Carers 13Up Club Selected for Tesco In-Store Vote
Thanks to a Tesco Community Grant, our 13Up Club for young carers aged 13+ is getting a boost. The funding helps us run fun, inclusive activities—but there’s still more we can do. You can support the club by voting for us in your local Tesco store in the Yate area.
1st October 2025
Honourable Company of Gloucestershire Charitable Trust Supports Young Carers with £1,000 Donation
A welcome boost for young carers!
We were thrilled to receive a £1,000 donation from the Honourable Company of Gloucestershire Charitable Trust to support our 13 Up Club.
21st July 2025
Rab Ferguson to Visit Bristol Primary Schools for Young Carers Assembly Tour
Award-winning author Rab Ferguson is bringing his energetic Young Carers Assembly Tour to five Bristol primary schools this October—blending storytelling, creativity, and young carer awareness in a fun and unforgettable way.
14th July 2025
Young Carers Action Day 2024: A creative and empowering event at The Station
On Young Carers Action Day 2024, 54 young carers from across Bristol came together at The Station for creative workshops, wellbeing sessions, and direct conversations with decision‑makers — a day built to listen, uplift, and inspire change.
20th April 2025
Young Carers Action Day 2025 – 'Give Me A Break'
On Young Carers Action Day 2025 (12 March), we’re spotlighting the vital need for rest with the theme “Give Me A Break.” Through art, events, and shared voices, we’re centring the need for respite and celebrating young carers’ strength and creativity.
6th March 2025
Young Carers from Bristol and South Gloucestershire join forces with Bath Philharmonia and Ed Davey for festive fundraising song
Young carers from Bristol and South Gloucestershire recently united with Bath Philharmonia and Ed Davey to record a special festive fundraising song. This unique collaboration amplifies their voices, celebrates their resilience, and raises awareness and support for the contributions young carers make every day.
2nd December 2024
Celebrating Young Carers with “The Late Crew”
Our young carers enjoyed a special event centred around the book The Late Crew, exploring caring through creativity and connection. This celebration gave children and young people a chance to reflect, make friends, and feel seen for all they do.
29th November 2024
Young Carers look ‘Under the Microscope’ through music and art
Young carers used music and art to express how caring feels — offering fresh insight, connection, and creative release. This project gave them space to be heard, understood, and seen beyond their caring role.
16th September 2024
The transformation of our Young Carers garden
Our young carers’ garden has been refreshed into a welcoming, green space thanks to volunteers and local partners. It now offers a calm spot for young carers to relax, connect and take time for themselves—outside the pressures of caring.
24th July 2024
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