Mission, Vision & Values

WHY WE ARE HERE

Our Vision

Every young carer will be able to enjoy their childhood and make a positive transition into adulthood.

Our Mission

To empower young carers to build on their strengths and achieve their aspirations.

OUR CORE VALUES

Gloucestershire Young Carers is dedicated to supporting young carers and with your help we can reach more children and young people across the county.

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Compassion

We have an empathetic approach and treat everyone with respect, consideration, and kindness, making sure every interaction leaves people feeling heard and valued.

Empowerment

We believe all young carers are ‘experts by lived experience’. We ensure they not only have a voice, but also agency, over their forward path and future opportunities.

Collaboration

We have a holistic approach in all that we do. We believe in the power of connection and teamwork to achieve the best possible outcomes for young carers and their families.

Flexibility

We understand that every young carer has a different set of circumstances and needs. Our tailored service ensures we deliver the most impactful opportunities for each young carer as an individual.

Passion

We have an empathetic approach and treat everyone with respect, consideration, and kindness, making sure every interaction leaves people feeling heard and valued.

Impact numbers

See how corporate partnerships have helped us support young carers across Gloucestershire

Total number of Young Carers in the county

We have identified 35% of young carers in Gloucestershire since 2016

Young Carers registered with our service

Annual reports

We currently support more than 1000 young people whose lives are affected by illness or disability in their family. You can see how every penny counts at Gloucestershire Young Carers by viewing our audited financial accounts for the last three years: