Voices From Care Cymru

Voices From Care Cymru We are Voices From Care Cymru. A charity giving care experienced young people in Wales the chance to thrive!

A new Department for Education independent review, “You really are on your own”: a study of the early deaths of young pe...
25/08/2026

A new Department for Education independent review, “You really are on your own”: a study of the early deaths of young people who were in care, examined care-leaver death notifications in England during 2025.

The review reports that 112 care leavers aged 18–24 died, with an estimated mortality rate around three to four times that of other young people the same age.

Although the findings relate to England, they must serve as an urgent warning for Wales and the wider UK.

Leaving care must never mean being left alone.

Read the study:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/review-of-early-deaths-of-care-leavers

Read VFCC’s full response:
https://vfcc.org.uk/ -leaver-deaths-press-release

25/08/2026

Why are we calling for immediate action?

A new Department for Education independent review, *“You really are on your own”: a study of the early deaths of young people who were in care*, examined care-leaver death notifications in England during 2025.

The review reports that 112 care leavers aged 18–24 died, with an estimated mortality rate around three to four times that of other young people the same age.

Although the findings relate to England, they must serve as an urgent warning for Wales and the wider UK.

Leaving care must never mean being left alone.

Read the study:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/review-of-early-deaths-of-care-leavers

Read VFCC’s full response:
https://vfcc.org.uk/ -leaver-deaths-press-release

13/08/2026

Today, we celebrate you.

To every care experienced young person across Wales receiving their results today, congratulations!

Whatever your results look like, reaching this point is an achievement worth recognising. We hope you take a moment to be proud of how far you’ve come and excited about what comes next.

Your results are one part of your story. There are plenty more chapters still to come.

From all of us at Voices from Care Cymru — well done. 💙

Calling all VFCC friends & members! Join us for the first of 4 session in our new Housing & Independent Living Programme...
11/08/2026

Calling all VFCC friends & members!

Join us for the first of 4 session in our new Housing & Independent Living Programme, designed to give care experienced young people practical skills and confidence to manage their own home and tenancy.

Tuesday 18th August 2026

Session 1 – Keeping Your Tenancy

We’ll be looking at:

Understanding your tenancy and responsibilities
Keeping on top of your rent
Reporting repairs and problems
Speaking confidently to landlords and housing providers
Recognising problems before they put your tenancy at risk
Real life tenancy scenarios and our “Would You Keep Your Tenancy?” Quiz

You’ll also get practical resources and checklists to take away and use in the future.

Train travel provided ( contact us in messanger)
Snacks and refreshments will be provided!

Whether you're already living independently, preparing to move into your own place, or simply want to understand more about housing – come along and get involved.

💚 Your home. Your rights. Your future.
click link here for ticket..... https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1997586988456?aff=oddtdtcreator

Voices From Care Cymru
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A Huge Thank You from VFCC's Sing Proud Cymru! 🎶What an incredible afternoon we had at our Sing Proud End of Project BBQ...
17/07/2026

A Huge Thank You from VFCC's Sing Proud Cymru! 🎶

What an incredible afternoon we had at our Sing Proud End of Project BBQ!

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to celebrate with us. It was wonderful to spend time together, enjoy great food, and reflect on everything we've achieved as a choir.

From the very first rehearsal to our final celebration, you've made Sing Proud a welcoming, supportive, and fun community. We've seen confidence grow, friendships flourish, and so many memorable moments shared through music.

While we're sad that the project has come to an end , we're incredibly proud of what we've achieved together. Every member has helped make Sing Proud the success it has been.

A special thank you goes to:
Our amazing choir members for your enthusiasm and commitment.
To all the choir tutors throughout the years for all your fantastic musical leadership.
Everyone who helped organise the BBQ and support the sessions throughout the project.
Our supporters and partners who have helped make Sing Proud possible.

This may be the end of this chapter, but we remain hopeful that with future funding, we'll be able to bring Sing Proud back.

Until then… keep singing, keep smiling, and keep being proud! 🎶

Tuesday Drop-inn Information. Please note that our  Tuesday Drop-In sessions will be closed on:Tuesday 21st JulyTuesday ...
16/07/2026

Tuesday Drop-inn Information.

Please note that our Tuesday Drop-In sessions will be closed on:
Tuesday 21st July
Tuesday 28th July

We'll be back as normal after these dates and look forward to seeing everyone again soon!

If you need to get in touch while we're closed, please send us a message or email and a member of the team will respond as soon as possible.

Thank you for your understanding. 💙
Voices From Care Cymru

Tomorrow, care experienced young people with VFCC will speak directly with the new Welsh Government Minister about housi...
13/07/2026

Tomorrow, care experienced young people with VFCC will speak directly with the new Welsh Government Minister about housing, education, stigma and adoption.

This is what advocacy looks like: young people using their lived experience to challenge systems, influence decisions and help shape what comes next.

Check back with us tomorrow to see what they raised, what they heard and what happens next.

📢 Have Your Say – Opportunity to Take Part in Welsh Government Commissioned Focus Group! 📢We’re looking for 5 young peop...
08/07/2026

📢 Have Your Say – Opportunity to Take Part in Welsh Government Commissioned Focus Group! 📢

We’re looking for 5 young people aged 11–18 to join an online focus group to share their ideas!

We’re Alma Economics and we’ve been asked by the Welsh Government to do some research into how young people engage in participation projects with the Welsh Government.

We’re looking for 5 young people aged 11–18 to join an online focus group to share their ideas.

The session on 16 July at 6pm-7pm will last about an hour. As a thank you for taking part, everyone who joins will receive a £10 voucher.

We’d love to hear about your experiences of being involved in participation projects with the Welsh Government where you have had a chance to share your views and make a difference.

We also want to know how you think young people should be involved in decisions that affect them across Wales. You can find out more in the Privacy Notice.

Age 16+: If you want to join, please can you send a ‘hello’ message to Elin on [email protected] and then Elin will send over the details. Elin, along with another researcher, will be leading the session.

Age below 16: If you want to join, please can you get your parent or carer to send a ‘hello’ message to Elin on [email protected] and then Elin will send over the details. Elin, along with another researcher, will be leading the session.

Rydym yn chwilio am 5 person ifanc rhwng 11 ac 18 oed i ymuno â grŵp ffocws ar-lein a rhannu eu syniadau!

Ni yw Alma Economics ac rydym wedi cael ein comisiynu gan Lywodraeth Cymru i gynnal ymchwil i sut mae pobl ifanc yn cymryd rhan mewn prosiectau cyfranogi gyda Llywodraeth Cymru.

Rydym yn chwilio am 5 person ifanc rhwng 11 ac 18 oed i ymuno â grŵp ffocws ar-lein i rannu eu syniadau.

Bydd y sesiwn 16 Gorffennaf rhwng 6pm a 7pm yn para tua awr. Fel diolch am gymryd rhan, bydd pawb sy'n ymuno yn derbyn taleb gwerth £10.

Hoffem glywed am eich profiadau o gymryd rhan mewn prosiectau cyfranogi gyda Llywodraeth Cymru, lle cawsoch gyfle i rannu eich barn a gwneud gwahaniaeth. Rydym hefyd eisiau gwybod sut rydych chi'n meddwl y dylai pobl ifanc gymryd rhan mewn penderfyniadau sy'n effeithio arnynt ledled Cymru. Gallwch ddysgu mwy yn yr Hysbysiad Preifatrwydd.

Oedran 16+: Os hoffech ymuno, a fyddech cystal ag anfon neges 'helo' at Elin ar [email protected] , ac yna bydd Elin yn anfon y manylion atoch. Bydd Elin, ynghyd ag ymchwilydd arall, yn arwain y sesiwn.

Oedran o dan 16: Os hoffech ymuno, a fyddech cystal â gofyn i'ch rhiant neu ofalwr anfon neges 'helo' at Elin ar [email protected] , ac yna bydd Elin yn anfon y manylion atoch. Bydd Elin, ynghyd ag ymchwilydd arall, yn arwain y sesiwn.

Hello friends Come along to our Drop-In Session this Tuesday 7th https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1993128689564...We'll be...
03/07/2026

Hello friends
Come along to our Drop-In Session this Tuesday 7th

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1993128689564...

We'll be:
Sharing feedback from the Young Peoples Workshop Ideas survey meeting that many of us took part in.
Also
Enjoying some food together.
Your voice truly matters, so come along,
have some food,
catch up with everyone,
and help us make this summer a great one.
We look forward to seeing you!

Hi everyone! We'd love to invite you to our Sing Proud End of Project BBQ!  Tuesday 14th July12:00pm – 4:00pm VfCC https...
02/07/2026

Hi everyone!
We'd love to invite you to our Sing Proud End of Project BBQ!
Tuesday 14th July
12:00pm – 4:00pm
VfCC
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1993002229318?aff=oddtdtcreator
Come along for a relaxed afternoon of BBQ food, music, games, certificate presentations, and a chance to celebrate everything we've achieved together.
Please let me know if you'll be coming so we can make sure there's enough food for everyone.
Looking forward to seeing you all!

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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