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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News

Carers Week 2025 is coming soon - How will you support young carers?

Carers Week 2025 takes place between Monday 9th - Sunday 15th June! This years theme is ‘Caring About Equality’, highlighting the many different inequalities that carers across the country face. Find out more about our Carers Week plans below, as well as how you can get involved…

Family Project's Spring Newsletter 2025

With the worst of the winter starting to look like a distant memory, SYC’s Family Project have produced their spring newsletter full of ideas and information to help you make the most of the upcoming Easter holidays!

Young Carers Action Day 2025 - How are you going to support young carers?

Young Carers Action Day 2025 takes place on Wednesday 13th March! This years theme is ‘Give me a Break’, recognising all of the huge sacrifices that young carers make to support the family member/s that they care for. Find out more on how we’ll be marking Young Carers Action Day and how you can get involved…

Caring for yourself over the holidays

SYC is closed from 23rd December and will reopen on 2nd January.

We hope you have a lovely festive break but know that this time of year can be hard. If you need any support while we are closed, here are some organisations that can help.

Family Project's Winter Newsletter 2024

The winter holidays are almost here, so SYC’s Family Project have produced a winter newsletter packed full of ideas and information to make sure everybody has a happy holiday.…

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!

Thank you @PeakDChallenge 😊

Are you interested in taking on the Peak District Challenge to raise vital funds for SYC, enabling us to continue our invaluable support for young people and families?

Find out more here: https://t.co/VK4tIkmBnG https://t.co/0vcSfjRQcE
— Sheffield Young Carers (@SheffYoungC) April 23, 2025

This young person had a brilliant time during their recent 1-2-1, visiting Weston Park Museum to see some of their epic life-size animals and creepy-crawlies 🦏🕷️

Find out more about how we support young people here: https://t.co/GCxcKLmTtQ @SheffMuseums pic.twitter.com/rUvRnpDqcK
— Sheffield Young Carers (@SheffYoungC) April 18, 2025

Our Co-CEO Sara attended the MAAN (Somali Mental Health Sheffield) 30th Anniversary event today 🙌

Congratulations on 30 years of great work - it is always fantastic to work with you and we wish you all the best going forwards 😊 pic.twitter.com/KXNqIialbj
— Sheffield Young Carers (@SheffYoungC) April 17, 2025

Just over one week to go until Molly will be running in the London Marathon to raise money for SYC 🏃‍♀️

If you'd like to support Molly's fundraising efforts, you can find her page below 👇

Help Molly hit her £500 fundraising target here: https://t.co/CTABPa5cfT pic.twitter.com/HdLqZoAQKS
— Sheffield Young Carers (@SheffYoungC) April 17, 2025

On Saturday, Chair of our Trustees Richard and Fundraising Officer Nick attended a coffee morning at Dore and Totley United Reform Church 🍰

Dore and Totley URC chose us to be their charity of the year and were raising funds for us through selling cakes and drinks 🙌 pic.twitter.com/kKZQ3eAzMU
— Sheffield Young Carers (@SheffYoungC) April 16, 2025

On Sunday, we were delighted to be a chosen charity for the South Yorkshire Legal Service collection. Our Chair of Trustees Richard and Co-CEO Laura really enjoyed attending!

Huge thanks to High Sheriff of South Yorkshire John Baddeley and his wife Penny for their support 👏 pic.twitter.com/6OMQgJPiMY
— Sheffield Young Carers (@SheffYoungC) April 11, 2025

The consultation for the new Youth Strategy (called Deliver You) is out and it’s absolutely vital that both young people and workers have the opportunity to engage in this once in a generation opportunity!

You can have your say here: https://t.co/UIkXm20rNv 📢 pic.twitter.com/NnsbY6ZVZq
— Sheffield Young Carers (@SheffYoungC) April 11, 2025

Please read our statement on the closure of the M-PACT programme below 💜

Further information and signposting to other organisations who might be able to help those experiencing familial substance misuse can be found by visiting our website: https://t.co/osv7YFzZCA pic.twitter.com/sj23CWADyK
— Sheffield Young Carers (@SheffYoungC) April 10, 2025

Our Co-CEO Sara is at the @CarersTrust Network Futures Conference 2025 👩‍🏫

The conference has been brilliant so far, providing an excellent opportunity to meet other carers and young carers projects, as well as share ideas 💙#CarersFuturesConf pic.twitter.com/StNMYgVzao
— Sheffield Young Carers (@SheffYoungC) April 10, 2025

Moving schools can be a difficult time, especially for vulnerable people like #YoungCarers @SheffieldLSCP have developed a handy transitions toolkit to use to transfer information and responsibility when young people move settings 🏫

See more here: https://t.co/0cOWO6yd4l pic.twitter.com/hsfmnkmSUN
— Sheffield Young Carers (@SheffYoungC) April 9, 2025

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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

Latest News and Events

SYC is closed from 23rd December and will reopen on 2nd January.

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

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