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We provide specialist programmes of support for young carers aged 8-17 living in the Wi******er District.

11/06/2026

We have been exploring feelings and how to communicate them with the Lower group.
Sometimes young carers keep their worries to themselves so not to burden others, this can be quite lonely for some. So they made individual worry buddies, hopefully a first step for some speaking about their worries.
Young carers told to whisper their worries to their buddy on a night, pop it under their pillow and the buddy will do the worrying for them!

04/06/2026

This week is Volunteers' Week, and our biannual volunteer summer social evolved into a special length of service award ceremony! 🏆

We celebrated the incredible dedication of our volunteer team, honoring everyone from our newest members of just a few weeks to those who have been with us for over 10 years! Our longest serving volunteer joined us in 2002! Volunteer received a certificate and a badge commemorating their amazing milestones.

Huge thanks toAC Delco Bowmen for hosting, coaching and to Hetty for providing the wonderful food. 🏹🍕

Our volunteer team is vital to our operations—whether they are transporting young carers to groups and activities, or making crucial decisions on our Board of Trustees. We are forever grateful to each and every one of you for taking the time to support young carers in our area. ❤️
This year marks the 42nd year of Volunteers' Week, celebrating volunteers across the UK for everything they do to make our communities stronger every day. ✨

29/05/2026

What a wonderful half term!
We pushed on despite the weather and had a really great time together.
Alpaca walking at was informative, fun and a lovely chance to stretch our legs in the shady woodland.
All day Wednesday was spent on the water! gave our young carers the chance to try out kayaking, dingy sailing, crabbing, paddleboarding and a cruise down the river at Beaulieu. Lots of smiles!
Thursday we were welcomed back by AC Delco Bowmen to do some more archery. At this rate, the next Robin Hood will be a young carer from Wi******er!
Big thanks to all our young carers for participating so enthusiastically, and to our volunteers whose support is invaluable 💜

21/05/2026

Exploration progamme is underway with all groups exploring their identity and who they care for and why. Lower designing their own t shirts to represent their identity. Nostalgic fun at Upper group with parachute games to understand their caring roles! The aims of the prgramme are achieved in fun and creative ways.

15/05/2026

Tina Hiscox volunteered her extraordinary skillset and a huge amount of time to coordinate this highly successful event. We are so thankful to her and Chris at Wi******er Investment Solutions, who doubles as a longstanding volunteer at our Lower group sessions ☺️ enormous gratitude to every one of the guests that attended and contributed 💜

23/04/2026

Tomorrow marks the final day of Legacy Action Week - We would like to say a massive thank you for everyone who we have spoken to and helped raise awareness.

The final installment hosted by Theatre royal: "Join us for an entertaining and insightful morning where we’ll lift the curtain on legacy giving - what it means and why it matters. Hosted on Theatre Royal Wi******er’s historic stage, this Play to the Crowd special event features guidance on remembering a charity in your plans, one-to-one conversations with legal and financial experts. Not to mention an exclusive backstage tour featuring the theatre's hidden history (and maybe some ghosts). All with complimentary tea and coffee." - Booking required!

22/04/2026

Today the team will be at the Legacy Action Week drop in at Chesil House.
"This popular drop-in event gives you the chance to seek expert advice with charities and legal experts on hand throughout the day to deliver a series of short DEDTALKS designed to demystify the process of making a Will. No booking needed." Legacy Action Week

21/04/2026

Today the team will be at Wi******er Sports Centre to honor Legacy Action Week. Come and chat about the project and what we do to support local young carers, and how you can support them with your legacy. We will be there from 10 to 13. Legacy Action Week

20/04/2026

✨Legacy Action Week✨ - A week where local charities, solicitors, wealth management and people come together to offer advice and guidance about updating or making a Will. The week celebrates the amazing work small charities do in the area and how a legacy can help them continue their work. There are free events, drop ins across the city anyone free for anyone to attend...head over to legacyactionweek.com for more information. Legacy Action Week

16/04/2026

We loved meeting so many bright faces at the Peter Symonds College Wellbeing Day today! 👋

We spoke with over 60 students about the support available for young carers and young adult carers. We used a mini-quiz to share some eye-opening stats and raise awareness about the incredible roles these young people take on.

It was wonderful to see such a strong turnout from local agencies—all working together to ensure no young person has to navigate their journey alone. 💜

Address

Unit 12, Winnall Valley Road
Wi******er
SO230LD

Telephone

+441962808339

Website

https://winchesteryoungcarers.org.uk/

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