Welcome to Your Space
This is our online space for young carers with a caring role from the age of 5 to 13 which includes blogs, tips and information.
And we invite your comments and queries – hello@suffolkfamilycarers.org
October 2024 Half-Term Holiday Activities
Some of our friends are running activities over the October Half Term school holidays. Please contact the relevant organiser directly for more information and to book. Eligibility criteria may apply
Celebrity Young Carers
When visiting East Bergholt School at the start of the school year, I noticed a history display board that caught my eye. It detailed different historic events, but set out
Lowestoft Funday 2024
On 1st September 2024 Lowestoft Young Carers were kindly taken to a Funday which was funded by Lowestoft Lions. The day started by the children getting picked up from Carlton
Suffolk Youth Forum
The Suffolk Youth Forum was created by by Suffolk County Council’s Youth Parliament members who told them they wanted to have a regular forum where young people could ask questions
Cambridge Science Campus Primary Trip
At the end of July we took a group of young carers to the Wellcome Genome Campus in Hinxton for a day of science themed activities! They started by exploring
Alton Water Kayaking
Summer holidays this year actually provided some good weather! Just what we needed for our day at Alton Waters, kayaking with small groups of our 9-12yr old young carers. Many
Hallowtrees 2024
Once again the Ipswich Rotarians very kindly funded a whole days activity at Hallow Trees Scout Centre, including a BBQ for lunch, for our 9-12yr young carers. Fun was had,
PGL Bawdsey – August 2024.
On Friday 16th August we took 20 Young Carers to PGL Bawdsey for an activity weekend. Our trip was generously funded by “The Rotary Club of Felixstowe” for the second
Pioneer 2024
Monday 5th-Wednesday 7th August saw two of our staff and nine Young Carers and Young Adult Carers set sail on Pioneer for a two night/three day voyage. The experience was
