Brentford FC Community Sports Trust’s Young Carers project has been selected as one of the beneficiary causes as part of Co-op’s Local Community Fund for the next year.

Every time Co-op members buy selected products and services, 2p for every pound spent goes to the shopper and Co-op will match to give the same to community organisations and local causes.

To visit the Young Carers cause page on the Co-op website follow this link.

About Young Carers

Ealing and Hounslow Young Carers Projects is run by the Trust and supports young carers between the ages of eight and eighteen who live in the London Boroughs of Ealing and Hounslow. The Young Carers Project provides information and advice, fun activities in school holidays, weekly youth clubs, specialist workshops and one-to-one support. The project is a chance for young carers to have a break from their caring role and to meet other young people who are in a similar situation. We aim to make each session a place where young carers can have fun and support each other in a safe environment.

How Young Carers Brings People in the Community Together

The project supports young carers with their health and wellbeing. Being a young carer can impact a young person's mental health. Many of the Trust’s young carers say they suffer from anxiety as a result of their caring role. They can also feel very isolated. Some of our young carers do not have much or any social interaction outside of school due to their caring role. This may be because they are too busy carrying out their caring role or the person they care for is unable to take them out, particularly if they are younger. Young carers often feel tired and stressed and may not be finding time for themselves. Giving the young carers opportunities to have respite, meet other young people and have fun is essential for supporting young carers and improving their wellbeing.

Providing Respite For Young Carers

Kathryn Sobczak, Young Carers Manager at Brentford FC Community Sports Trust said, “We are delighted to have been chosen as one of Co-ops chosen charities for the next year. Co-op members can support us by selecting us as their cause. All money raised will go towards respite trips for young carers in Hounslow and Ealing. Activities and day trips are a really important part of what we offer as they allow young carers to have a break from their caring role, to have a chance to experience activities that they might not usually be able to and to relax and have fun!”