Give Young Carers the gift of childhood this summer
Jamie is eleven. He lives with his mum and brother near Hastings.
He loves dogs and going to the beach.
But Jamie’s days don’t start with play – they start with responsibility. At 6am he gets up. He makes breakfast, puts a wash on, and plays snap with his brother. He helps his mum take a shower. Then, he leaves for school.
Jamie is one of 8,000 young carers in East Sussex. For children like Jamie, summer doesn’t mean a carefree holiday. It means continuing to care for loved ones, every day, while their friends enjoy the break.
“Before the Young Carers Club, I didn’t go out much. Now I have friends who understand, and we always have fun, even if it’s been a hard day.”
Care for the Carers runs Young Carers Clubs in Eastbourne, Bexhill, and Uckfield, offering young carers a space to relax, play, and build friendships with others who understand their experiences. For three years, Jamie has attended these sessions, transforming from a quiet, withdrawn child into a confident, energetic young person .
Can you be a young carers Hero? Your efforts and kindness will make a big difference to young carers across East Sussex.
Each monthly session lasts just 90 minutes, but the impact is life-changing. Young carers like Jamie get a chance to play sports, enjoy cooking classes, and simply be children. With the school holidays approaching, this respite is more vital than ever.
Help keep Young Carers Clubs running – help children like Jamie.
Your donation can make a real difference:
- £45 covers the cost of venue hire for one Young Carers Club session.
- £90 can help fund a picnic for young carers and their families.
- £500 can pay for 10 young carers to spend a day at Legoland this summer.
Jamie and thousands of young carers across East Sussex need your help.
Please give today and help protect their childhoods – one 90-minute session at a time.