Dedicated to supporting young carers
and
young people affected by drug/alcohol issues in their family.

A young carer is a child or young person who provides substantial unpaid care for a relative who has disabilities,
long-term physical illnesses, mental health difficulties and/or drug or alcohol issues.

We believe it’s the right of every young carer to be recognised in their role and have the same
opportunities as other children and young people of a similar age.

HELP FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

HELP FOR FAMILIES

“Knowing that someone really cares about you and is there to make things better for you is one of the best feelings.”
Young carer

“You guys really do go the extra mile to give families like us the faith we need to keep going.”
Parent of a young carer

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Family Project's Autumn Newsletter 2024

With half-term on the horizon, SYC’s Family Project have produced an Autumn newsletter, packed full of ideas and information to make sure everybody has a brilliant break…

We're hiring! Young People's One-to-One Worker. Closing date 7th November 2024

Young People’s One-to-One Worker (Full time)

We have a vacancy for highly motivated young people’s one-to-one worker to work directly with young people aged 8-25, delivering one-to-one support.

Join us to celebrate 27 years of Sheffield Young Carers!

That’s right, we’re 27 years old! Come join us in celebrating the lifelong changes Sheffield Young Carers has made in our city and beyond.

Fantastic HoodieHut provide SYC's Action Group with hoodies

Thanks to the wonderful folks over at HoodieHut, our Action Group have been kitted out with these stunning hoodies to wear when they’re out and about doing what they do best!

Family Project's Summer Newsletter 2024

Now that the Summer holidays are in full-swing, SYC’s Family Project have produced their annual newsletter, packed full of ideas and information to make sure everybody has a brilliant Summer!

Carers Week 2024 Round-Up

Last week was Carers Week! Join us in taking a look back at everything we got up to at SYC to celebrate Carers Week and put carers on the map

5 simple actions you could take for Carers Week 2024!

Carers Week is one of the most important carer awareness-raising campaigns in the calendar. This year's theme for Carers Week is 'Putting Carers on the Map'.

We've signed the Young Carers Covenant… Will you?

We’ve signed the Young Carers Covenant for Carers Week 2024. Take a look at what we are committing to, and how you can sign up too!

We're looking for a Treasurer for our Board of Trustees!

We are looking to recruit a Treasurer to our Board of Trustees to take us forward and support our vital work with young carers and young people impacted by familial substance misuse. This hugely rewarding opportunity will use your skills and experience to work alongside an expert and stable staff team with an excellent reputation.

Young Carers Action Day 2024 Round-Up

Young Carers Action Day 2024 has been and gone, but that doesn’t mean SYC are going to stop calling for fairer futures for young carers and young adult carers! Catch up on everything that happened this YCAD, as well as find out more about how you can show your support.

Last week, the Easy Winning team came to present us with a cheque for the fantastic £500 donation that we received from them 😊

We were fortunate to be chosen for one of Easy Winning's weekly charity prize draws - which one of our brilliant supporters nominated us for 🙌 pic.twitter.com/RC1t8jFq6u
— Sheffield Young Carers (@SheffYoungC) October 14, 2024

Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) is the most sacred and solemn day in Judaism.

We wish everybody observing a very blessed Yom Kippur. pic.twitter.com/4osAqkfz7i
— Sheffield Young Carers (@SheffYoungC) October 11, 2024

We have an exciting opportunity to join the SYC team as a Young People's One-to-One Worker 📢

The application deadline is 5pm on Thursday 7th November 2024 📅

See more about the role here: https://t.co/yYASNofYL0 #Recruiting #YouthWork #Job #YoungCarers #Sheffield #Charity pic.twitter.com/gl3MGlo4Af
— Sheffield Young Carers (@SheffYoungC) October 11, 2024

On Tuesday, our Fundraising Officer Nick attended the @RoundaboutSheff networking event 🙌

It was a brilliant event, with lots of individuals from different sectors coming together to meet others, grow their communities and eat some croissants 🥐 pic.twitter.com/9FUmhRcnL8
— Sheffield Young Carers (@SheffYoungC) October 10, 2024

Calling all Sheffield schools 📢

Have you heard of @RabTales brilliant #YoungCarer based series The Late Crew? If not, find out some more by clicking the link 👇

Rab offers discounts for school orders, as well as free video messages/calls 🗣️

See more: https://t.co/01W9a3RV9q pic.twitter.com/KreJGwQtq9
— Sheffield Young Carers (@SheffYoungC) October 9, 2024

There’s a free & easy way to support SYC from home - easyfundraising!

Turn your online shopping at over 8,000 retailers into free donations.

Plus, for a limited time, we’ll get a bonus £1 donation when you shop & raise for the first time.

Join now: https://t.co/d79QZjD82Y
— Sheffield Young Carers (@SheffYoungC) October 7, 2024

Our 8-12's have been discussing identities at groups recently, creating some awesome superhero identities and t-shirts 🦸‍♂️👕

They are also still getting to know each other, so we've also been playing LOTS of games, including hide and see and key drop 🗝️ pic.twitter.com/tfslDJuZPt
— Sheffield Young Carers (@SheffYoungC) October 11, 2024

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay and @YoungMindsUK #HelloYellow day 💛

We want all #YoungCarers and young people impacted by familial substance misuse to see that SYC supports them with their mental health and that they are never alone

More here: https://t.co/FQuIin0KVJ pic.twitter.com/twJTOhzk61
— Sheffield Young Carers (@SheffYoungC) October 10, 2024

Could you apply for a £300 grant on behalf of a young carer/young person impacted by familial substance misuse (aged 18 & under)?

The SYCAF grant allows young people to choose their own break! Be quick, the deadline is Friday 22nd Nov 2024 ⌛

See here: https://t.co/RPRfGuZDZH pic.twitter.com/gqNZDNc0X3
— Sheffield Young Carers (@SheffYoungC) October 8, 2024

#KinshipCareWeek is an opportunity to celebrate the incredible role that #KinshipCarers play in children’s lives and society.

This year let's raise awareness about #KinshipCare and what life is like for #KinshipFamilies.#ThisIsKinshipCare

Get involved: https://t.co/jvWkYlQG88 pic.twitter.com/EPzT2ADiNp
— Sheffield Young Carers (@SheffYoungC) October 7, 2024

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Dedicated to supporting young carers andyoung people affected by drug/alcohol issues in their family.

“Knowing that someone really cares about you and is there to make things better for you is one of the best feelings.”

Young carer

“You guys really do go the extra mile to give families like us the faith we need to keep going.”

Parent of a young carer

Follow Sheffield Young Carers on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook

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Dedicated to supporting young carers
and
young people affected by drug/alcohol issues in their family.