Strategy & Reports

Our Strategy on a page

Our plan isn’t just a document — it’s a commitment to creating a future where every young carer is recognised, supported, and given the chance to thrive. With clear goals, strong partnerships, and a passionate team, we’re building lasting change for those who carry more than most at a young age.

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Participation

To recognise and promote young carers as experts by lived experience, empowering them to actively shape the support we offer and contribute to wider changes that benefit all young carers.

The Our Voice and YACtion forums provide key platforms for young and young adult carers to actively participate and influence decisions

Young carers have opportunities to develop their skills and confidence, empowering them to participate meaningfully and influence change

Young carers are recognised as experts in their own lives, with their needs and perspectives shaping our approach to support

Support & connection

To develop and deliver innovative, quality services for young carers that minimise the impact of their caring role and place them at the centre of a holistic, strength-based approach.

All services are delivered to the highest possible standards, ensuring quality, consistency and a commitment to safeguarding in everything we do

New opportunities are actively explored to develop tailored services that address emerging needs

Young carers, become part of the GYC network, where they gain support to cope with their challenges, opportunities to connect with others who understand, and access to enriching experiences

recognise & Respond

To work strategically to improve the early identification of young carers and promote a swift, supportive response from all professionals and services they engage with in their local community.

We work with education, health, mental health, substance misuse, social care professionals and communities, to enable the identification and effective support of young carers

We influence decision-making at a strategic level, both locally and nationally, to ensure the needs of young carers a reprioritised

We enable young carers to have a voice and shape the support they receive from the organisations and services they come into contact with

Sustainability

To build a sustainable future by embedding our values, strengthening our reputation, and being a trusted partner in all that we do.

We set SMART, outcome-based targets that demonstrate a positive impact on young carers through evidence-based practice

We actively diversify our funding streams to secure long-term sustainability and strengthen our impact

Our skilled and experienced team, supported by clear policies and efficient systems, deliver high-quality services that benefit local communities within Gloucestershire

Annual reports

We currently support more than 1,300 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.