Once again we were very proud to support the Young Carers Summer Festival this year. The planning for this festival starts as early as January and February each year. Young Carers themselves are involved in focus groups to decide how the activities at the two and half day festival will unfold. Here is some feedback from Zoe Tautz-Davis, Fundraising Manager – Scotland
It is my pleasure to be in touch to thank you all at Kiran’s Trust for your longstanding support of the Scottish Young Carers Festival, held earlier this month. On behalf of everyone at Carers Trust Scotland, we are so grateful for the very kind donation to support the Festival again this year.
This year we welcomed over 500 young carers from 39 local carer services across Scotland, providing the opportunity for them to have their voices heard by decision makers, spend time with their friends, and most importantly take a meaningful break from caring and have fun. Many young people tell us they find it hard to take time away from their caring responsibilities, and the Festival provides this opportunity, as well as the chance to try new activities from outdoor pursuits to arts and crafts and mindfulness activities.