Young Carers

Youthlab: Theatre Club

Youthlab Theatre Club is open to young carers aged 13 to 18 years.

The Theatre Club meet monthly and has dinner together before watching a show at The North Wall in Summertown. There is no pressure to attend every month, and it is completely free. If transport is a problem, they may be able to help.

To apply fill out this form.
If you have any questions email waltona@thenorthwall.com
www.thenorthwall.com/participate/youthlab-theatre-club


A UK-based charity that exists to support young carers aged between 5 and 25

Opportunities to unwind, experience new things and meet other young carers on our activity days

Fun breaks away at our R & R Retreat Centre on the Jurassic Coast

An online youth group where you can come together with other young carers

Support to your school so that they can better support you

An Employability Programme to help you find your way into further education, training or work


Be Free Young Carers (BFYC)

BFYC provides advice and guidance, befriending and peer support, enabling young carers to meet socialise and have fun, increasing their self-confidence and improving their mental well-being. They work with schools and families to help to alleviate the isolation, anxiety and stress that so many young carers experience. They also work with local schools to educate and offer guidance from referrals to respite opportunities. They are a not-for-profit charity and not government-funded, relying solely on donations and fundraising.

We support young Carers aged 8 to 17 years old, who are impacted by caring and Live or attend school/college within either South Oxfordshire or Oxford City Districts.

01235 838554 (9am – 5:30pm, Monday to Friday) email: yc@befreeyc.org.uk web www.befreeyc.org.uk

Who Cares

Who Cares began in 2016 when The Lowry and Salford Young Carers Service commissioned a new production from the theatre company LUNG that would shine a light on the untold stories of young carers in Salford.

Nearly 200 unidentified carers were signposted to local services for support and the show was performed in the House of Lords. 

Life as a young carer: “You have the entire world on your shoulders”
1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave

Further information for young carers

Mobilise: www.mobiliseonline.co.uk/young-carers
Carers Trust: https://carers.org/about-caring/about-young-carers
Know Your Rights document from Carers Trust covering assessments, support and information for young carers.