Young Carers Awareness Day 2019

There are estimated to be at least 376,000 young adult carers in the UK aged 16–25, according to census figures

There are estimated to be at least 376,000 young adult carers in the UK aged 16–25, according to census figures. Many young people find early adulthood difficult. With the responsibilities that caring brings, this time in life can be even tougher. Many young carers face significant barriers and obstacles in education and wellbeing.

Key facts about young carers

The Carers Trust has outlined some key facts about young carers below:

  • 68% of young carers are bullied in schools
  • Young adult carers aged between 16 and 18 years are twice as likely to be not in education, employment, or training (NEET)
  • 56% of young adult carers in college or university were struggling because of their caring role
  • 45% of young adult carers reported that they have mental health problems.

We’re proud to say our network funds a variety of projects that help young carers cope with the responsibilities of caring. Take a look at Community Foundations have been doing to highlight some of the work their grants have enabled.

Discover more

Photo of people outside taking an exercise class with a text bubble that reads, social prescribing support for communities in the West Midlands
PHP Community Impact Fund gets underway in the West Midlands
September 18 2023
UKCF welcomes Guernsey Community Foundation as its newest member
July 27 2023
Communities in crisis: understanding the data
July 26 2023
UKCF logo banner
Together 23 Event - Philanthropy Forward: Navigating the Future
July 12 2023