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More than 40 young carers attended our first in-person Aspirations Conference on 20th April in Bristol City Hall and had access to a huge variety of workshops including, Employability Skills, Exploring Higher Education, Exam Ready, University Finance, Coping with Stress and more.

Following a welcome speech from the Liberal Democrats leader, Sir Ed Davey, the young carers heard from some of our own YCDT Ambassadors along with speakers from a selection of universities and support organisations.

Can you support a young carer and help us change a life? 

We are recruiting for volunteer Development Mentors to support the 2022 young carers, if you are interested we'd love to hear from you. Our Mentors come from all walks of life with hugely varying life experiences and backgrounds. We are looking for empathetic, enthusiastic, and sensitive volunteers to help our young carers achieve their potential. This is a long-term mentoring position.

More details can be found here, including how to apply.

We are delighted to share YCDT's new film featuring our amazing young carers sharing their thoughts and experiences in support of Young Carers across the UK. Young Carers Action Day is awareness raising day and campaign to increase support for young carers, organised by The Carers Trust.  YCDT's Young Carers Action Day Film

We are delighted to share our first Impact Report, demonstrating the life-changing impact we have had, the journey our amazing young carers undertake and their thoughts on the difference YCDT has made to their lives:

YCDT Impact Report

YCDT are very excited to share our new Business Plan 2020 - 2023, which looks forward to the next three years of the Charity and includes our plans to grow and develop the vital support we provide to young carers.