
Sheffield Young Carers
We have been working since 1997 to make sure that young carers are recognised and supported.
Young carers deserve the same opportunities and life chances as other children and young people.
“Knowing that someone really cares about you and is there to make things better for you is one of the best feelings” - young carer
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Latest News and Events
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 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…
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.
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.…
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…
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.
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.
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!
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…