Herefordshire Young and Young Adult Carers CIC

19/06/2026

The Cracked Slipper Company will be hosting a weekly summer workshop over the holidays, kicking off on Tuesday 21st July from 10am-2pm at The Kindle Centre, and every Tuesday thereafter.

Under the title of The Masked Actor, we will be inviting young people between the ages of 10-16 years old to join us in creating a new performance. With Jess Edwards on board as a leader, we will be using Jess’ skills as an artist to create masks and headpieces of our very own, using these to develop characters that will represent emotions and giving these emotions a voice through character study and storytelling.

Please do share this offer with any other parents or young people whom you think may be interested. As ever, these workshops are totally FREE, and you do not have to be a current member of the Cracked Slipper Company to attend.

11/06/2026

Big thanks to Carer Links Herefordshire for funding a cinema outing for our Young Adult Carers this week! They chose to go and see Scary Movie and had a fantastic time together, taking a break from their caring roles.

10/06/2026

It's Carers Week, and this year's theme is Building Carer-Friendly Communities.

At Herefordshire Young and Young Adult Carers CIC, we provide support, respite, and opportunities for children and young people aged 8–25 who help care for a family member with an illness, disability, or additional need.

Our groups and activities offer more than just a break from caring responsibilities. They provide a community where young carers are seen, heard, understood, and supported - a place where they can connect with others who truly understand their experiences, build confidence, and simply enjoy being young.

This Carers Week, we're celebrating the strength, resilience, and dedication of young carers across Herefordshire.

Every young carer deserves a community where they belong. This Carers Week, we're proud to help build one.

27/05/2026

27/05/2026

Sometimes newly registered Young Carers can feel a little unsure about coming to one of our clubs. They don't know what to expect, so here's a tiny taster to show what we get up to on a typical evening. Our groups give3 children and young people the chance to take a break from a caring role and meet others in similar situations. It's a great way to make new friends and take part in new things.

15/05/2026

Many young carers will find exam season especially difficult due to missed lessons and lack of support in school. We're calling for a Young Carers Lead in every school to identify and support students with caring responsibilities. ➡️ carers.org/ycad

05/05/2026

Sophia, one of our talented was embroidering these butterflies onto her jeans at our YAC group and we just had to share. Aren't they gorgeous? Our groups are a great way for young people up to the age of 25 to socialise, take a break from caring duties and relax. Those precious two hours can be spent chatting, playing games or doing something creative - the choice is theirs.

09/04/2026

We’re proud to be supporting Young Carers across Herefordshire through our Caring for Young Carers project 💚

Thanks to funding from the Safer Communities Fund, we’ve been able to run regular groups, provide one-to-one support, and reach young people who might otherwise feel isolated.

It’s been wonderful to see young people building friendships, gaining confidence, and having the chance to just be themselves. Herefordshire Council West Mercia PCC Talk Community Herefordshire

09/04/2026

A huge thank you to the Safer Communities Fund for supporting our work with Young Carers across Herefordshire.

This funding is helping us provide safe spaces, peer support, and vital respite for young people with caring responsibilities.

We’re excited to continue growing this support and reaching even more Young Carers in our community 💚 Herefordshire Council West Mercia Police Talk Community Herefordshire