Thurrock Young Carers

17/06/2026

Thanks to Jen Craft MP for finding out about our service and about our partnership with Lakeside 💛🤩

11/06/2026

Come and say hi to Liam today 🤩

11/06/2026

Come and say hello to us at Lakeside today 💛

01/06/2026

We are so thrilled to working in partnership with Lakeside 💛

We also want to say a massive thank you to everyone that voted for us 💛

The votes are in! 💙

Following over 2,749 votes from the local community, we’re proud to announce Thurrock Young Carers as Lakeside’s new charity partner for 2026.

Thurrock Young Carers provides vital support to young people caring for loved ones affected by illness, disability, autism, mental health challenges or substance misuse, helping them access respite, wellbeing support and opportunities to thrive.

We’re so excited to work together over the year ahead, raising awareness and supporting the incredible work they do for young carers across Thurrock.

29/05/2026

Check out what Arts Outburst are doing this Saturday 🤩 lots of fun to be had

☀️ GRAYS - ARE YOU READY!? ☀️

Get Creative in the Park is just around the corner... A vibrant, family-friendly celebration of creativity, community and culture that is completely FREE to attend with something for everyone!

Enjoy hands-on workshops, live performances and interactive activities. From arts and crafts to music and dance, there’s plenty to discover and get involved with throughout the day. Complimented by live performances on the main stage from musicians, singers and local dancers.

This year’s highlights include an exciting parkour performance; Code by Justice in Motion - alongside the premiere of Zig Zag by Autin Dance Theatre. You can also get involved in graffiti workshops, arts and crafts sessions and encounter walk-around street performers bringing the park to life.

Kicking off from 12 noon, the event will be hosted by DJ Standard, spinning a diverse mix of global sounds, past and present.

Enjoy food, drink, and of course ice cream, with plenty on offer to keep you going all afternoon.

📅 Saturday 30th May
⏰ 12pm-5pm
📍 Grays Town Park
** Booking not required

Arts Council England

29/05/2026

We are so excited to be working in partnership with Lakeside 💛

'Working alongside such a well-known shopping centre will also help us reach more hidden young carers'

27/05/2026

Happy Eid Mubarak to those celebrating 🤩

24/05/2026

Here is some information to keep you and your loved ones safe in the heat 🥵

22/05/2026

Sidekick is a confidential helpline for young people in the UK.

Check out their website for more information

Sidekick is a helpline for young people in the UK. Text or email us about anything that's bothering you

20/05/2026

The storyline is part of the BBC's Caring Matters week.