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.
“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
Latest News and Events
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!
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!
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
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 for Carers Week 2024. Take a look at what we are committing to, and how you can sign up too!
We have an exciting opportunity to build your skills and experience in a growing, vibrant organisation where your ideas and contributions will be highly valued.
Young People’s Assistant Project Worker. Temporary 12 month contract (maternity cover).
Full or part time (negotiable).
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 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.
To help mark Young Carers Action Day, the amazing Rab Ferguson, author of the young carer inspired ‘The Late Crew’ series, speaks on his upcoming sequel, awareness raising and his previous visits to Sheffield!
After handing in a letter to 10 Downing Street last week, young carers across the country are calling on YOU to help them this Carers Rights Day!
Latest Tweets
Could you apply for a £300 grant on behalf of a young carer/young person impacted by familial substance misuse (aged 18 & under)?
— Sheffield Young Carers (@SheffYoungC) August 28, 2024
The SYCAF grant allows young people to choose their own break! The next deadline is Friday 22nd November ⌛
See more here: https://t.co/RPRfGuZDZH pic.twitter.com/RMKr7JICen
Our Big Give Christmas Challenge campaign pledge window has been extended 📢
— Sheffield Young Carers (@SheffYoungC) August 27, 2024
If you, your group, or organisation make a pledge to take us there, we'd be very grateful 🙌
Contact us at Fundraising@sycp.org.uk if you'd like to make a pledge, or want anymore information 📨 pic.twitter.com/wwK0YlowGE
The Summer holidays can quickly become expensive, especially when you're out and about.
— Sheffield Young Carers (@SheffYoungC) August 27, 2024
But don't panic, the folks over at @MoneySavingCen have put together this fantastic list of places where kids can eat for free/heavily discounted 🍽️ pic.twitter.com/wBWG9NHzqZ
Our Action Group had a busy day yesterday!
— Sheffield Young Carers (@SheffYoungC) August 22, 2024
A massive thank you to @JuliaAArmstrong for coming and talking to the group, they learnt lots from speaking to you!
Afterwards, Action Group started work on an upcoming video project on how professionals should speak to #YoungCarers pic.twitter.com/ZAvpthaO4M
We've had a brilliant time on our first 8-12 residential 😊
— Sheffield Young Carers (@SheffYoungC) August 21, 2024
Residentials offer young people a rare opportunity to get a prolonged break from their caring responsibilities and spend a night away from home.
Find out more about our work here: https://t.co/xtXCwZHcG8 pic.twitter.com/JIw4JDIJTF
We rely on generous supporters to continue our work with young people and their families in Sheffield. There are so many ways you can get involved, from #fundraising & #campaigning, to spreading awareness about our work!
— Sheffield Young Carers (@SheffYoungC) August 23, 2024
Your help makes all the difference https://t.co/zet7yWIZPd pic.twitter.com/P7igmmWfXy
Today is GCSE exam results day!
— Sheffield Young Carers (@SheffYoungC) August 22, 2024
We hope that you all get the results you are hoping for 🤞
If you want to prepare yourself on what to expect from today, read the following article: https://t.co/GTPQDHRBc4#GCSEResultsDay2024 pic.twitter.com/7kuiCJayC7
1/2 Our e-learning module 'Young Carers: Identifying and supporting young people with caring responsibilities in Sheffield' is a 60-90 minute training module, that aims to help professionals better identify and support young people who have caring responsibilities. pic.twitter.com/sqFwQoO3Ki
— Sheffield Young Carers (@SheffYoungC) August 21, 2024