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Young Carer Cory and CEO Karen Davis on Radio Bath!

Young Carer Cory and CEO Karen Davis on Radio Bath!

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news! One of our incredible young carers, Cory, joined our CEO Karen Davis for…
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16/03/25 – Bath Marathon

16/03/25 – Bath Marathon

Bath Marathon 16th March 2025
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03/07/25 – An exclusive private tour of Bywell Gardens

03/07/25 – An exclusive private tour of Bywell Gardens

An exclusive private tour of Bywell Gardens On Thursday 3rd July
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03/07/25 – Young Carers Development Trust Summer Quiz and Raffle

03/07/25 – Young Carers Development Trust Summer Quiz and Raffle

Young Carers Development Trust Summer Quiz and Raffle Thu 3 Jul at St Andrew’s Community Church Hall
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A Message of Support from Sir Ed Davey MP

A Message of Support from Sir Ed Davey MP

  As part of this year’s Small Charity Week, we’re incredibly proud to share a message of support from Sir…
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BBC Radio Bristol Interview YCDT Young Carer

BBC Radio Bristol Interview YCDT Young Carer

YCDT's Young Carer Amy Riley Interview on BBC Radio Bristol! Amy Riley was the first young carer YCDT supported and,…
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YCDT’s young carers visit 10 Downing Street!

YCDT’s young carers visit 10 Downing Street!

On 20th April 2023, the Young Carers Development Trust was invited to bring 28 of its young carers to a…
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Vote for YCDT!

Vote for YCDT!

Vote for YCDT and Help Us Win a Donation in the My Favourite Voucher Codes Poll this February Young Carers…
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2023 YAC Aspiration Conference Success

2023 YAC Aspiration Conference Success

On the 5th April 2023 YCDT delivered its second in-person Young Adult Carers’ Aspiration Conference at the University of Bath.…
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YCDT Impact Report 2023

YCDT Impact Report 2023

We are delighted to share our latest Impact Report, demonstrating the life-changing impact we have had, the journey our amazing young…
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New YCDT Lottery Funded Mentoring Project

New YCDT Lottery Funded Mentoring Project

100 new young carers a year to be supported by YCDT! YCDT is delighted to announce its new partnership with…
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Spectacular YCDT gala dinner helps ward off winter blues!

Spectacular YCDT gala dinner helps ward off winter blues!

Even a room as spectacular as the Bristol Royal Marriott’s Palm Suite, can’t have seen too many occasions as fine…
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YCDT’s 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner

YCDT’s 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner

Delighted to share YCDT’s hugely successful Gala Dinner held on  Thursday 21st September 2023 celebrating the Trust’s 10th Anniversary! Thank…
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Vote For Young Carers Development Trust in the My Favourite Voucher Codes Charity Poll this November!

Vote For Young Carers Development Trust in the My Favourite Voucher Codes Charity Poll this November!

This month, Young Carers Development Trust are taking part in the charity poll over at My Favourite Voucher Codes -…
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Young carers receive their donated laptops

Young carers receive their donated laptops

BOM IT Solutions generously donated 10 HP laptops to YCDT's new 2022 young carers to support them in their studies.…
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Calamity & Kindness – YCDT Gala Dinner

Calamity & Kindness – YCDT Gala Dinner

We are delighted to announce that YCDT will be hosting a gala: “Calamity and Kindness” on the 10th November 2022…
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A Huge Thank You to BOM IT Solutions!

A Huge Thank You to BOM IT Solutions!

BOM IT Solutions is a family-owned private company based in Bristol and has been involved with IT since the arrival of…
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Van Gogh Exhibit in Bristol: The Immersive Experience

Van Gogh Exhibit in Bristol: The Immersive Experience

The YCDT staff and young carers visited the new Van Gogh Exhibit in Bristol last weekend. The trip was organised by…
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Congratulations Oli!

Congratulations Oli!

YCDT is absolutely delighted to report that Oli won the Overall Young Hero at the Community of Purpose's 2022 Bristol Young…
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YCDT Young Carer Finalist at the Bristol Young Hero Awards 2022

YCDT Young Carer Finalist at the Bristol Young Hero Awards 2022

YCDT is enormously proud of young carer Oli, who is a finalist in the Caring Hero category at the Bristol Young…
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First In-Person YAC Aspirations Conference a Success!

First In-Person YAC Aspirations Conference a Success!

More than 40 young carers attended our first in-person Aspirations Conference on 20th April in Bristol City Hall and had…
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We’re Recruiting Volunteers!

We’re Recruiting Volunteers!

Can you support a young carer and help us change a life?  We are recruiting for volunteer Development Mentors to…
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Young Carers Action Day! 16th March 2021

Young Carers Action Day! 16th March 2021

We are delighted to share YCDT's new film featuring our amazing young carers sharing their thoughts and experiences in support of…
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YCDT Impact Report 2020

YCDT Impact Report 2020

We are delighted to share our first Impact Report, demonstrating the life-changing impact we have had, the journey our amazing young…
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YCDT Looking Forward: A New Business Plan 2020-2023

YCDT Looking Forward: A New Business Plan 2020-2023

YCDT are very excited to share our new Business Plan 2020 - 2023, which looks forward to the next three years of…
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Young Carers Awards Ceremony

Young Carers Awards Ceremony

The Evening The Young Carers Development Trust would like to offer an enormous congratulations to two of our young carers Oliver…
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Beneficiary Kerry McKenzie is National Citizen Service Graduate of the Year 2018

Beneficiary Kerry McKenzie is National Citizen Service Graduate of the Year 2018

The Young Carers Development Trust would like to offer an enormous congratulations to beneficiary Kerry McKenzie, whose many talents include Sessional…
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“Secrets and Lies” Gala Dinner

“Secrets and Lies” Gala Dinner

We were truly honoured and delighted to have over 100 people attend YCDT’s first fundraising gala dinner on the 7th…
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Bath Percent Club Talk

Bath Percent Club Talk

YCDT would like to offer it’s grateful thanks to the Bath Percent Club for choosing us to talk at the…
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Ray Harris Trust commits to 4 more years of support

Ray Harris Trust commits to 4 more years of support

We are delighted that the Trustees of the Ray Harris Trust have agreed to support the work of YCDT for…
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YCDT’s new Business Plan 20:20 Vision

YCDT’s new Business Plan 20:20 Vision

The Trustees and Management team of YCDT are delighted to publish their new Strategic Business Plan for the next three…
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YCDT Inspire Day 21st August 2017

YCDT Inspire Day 21st August 2017

On 21st August, YCDT held its third annual Inspire event at the Kingswood School Sports Pavilion.  The Trustees were joined…
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YCDT & AVIVA

YCDT & AVIVA

The Young Carers Development Trust has won £1000 following an announcement by the Aviva Community Fund. The funds awarded to…
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Bath Bach Choir donates to YCDT

Bath Bach Choir donates to YCDT

Every December, for the past 70 years, Bath Bach Choir has entertained locals and visitors to Bath with its three-night…
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