Carer centres and services Hart and Rushmoor Young Carers
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About
We are a young carers service managed by Hart Voluntary Action - a local charity based in Fleet which supports the voluntary and community sector. We offer emotional/social/peer support, practical help and respite care to anyone aged 7-25 years living in Hart and Rushmoor who cares, unpaid, for a family member who is ill, disabled, has a mental health condition or addiction. We provide young carers clubs during term time for School Years 3-6 (Junior Group), 7-10 (Senior Group) and young adult carers aged 15-25 years, as well as additional opportunities for members to attend trips and residentials, and respite activities during school holidays. The young carers are also able to participate in the Cook & Eat Programme, in which a small group of young carers attend a cooking session before club where they help prepare a healthy meal for the whole group.
The main focus of the clubs is on the young carers having fun, meeting other young people who are in a similar situation and receiving respite from their caring responsibilities. An additional aim is to give the young carers as many enjoyable, educational and challenging activities as possible to help improve their confidence, develop new skills and cope with issues that affect their lives. The young adult carers also have access to 1:1 support and a young leader programme which gives them a chance to get involved in running activities at our younger clubs.
Transport is available and attendance free, and there is no charge for any of the food, drinks or activities provided.
Opening times
We currently run young carers clubs at Mayfield Community Centre in Farnborough on the following evenings during term time:
- Monday from 6.30-8.30pm for School Years 7/8 one week and School Years 9/10 the alternate week (i.e. 11-15 years) – Senior Group,
- Tuesday from 5.30-7.30pm for School Years 3-5 one week and School Year 6 the alternate week (i.e. 7-11 years) – Junior Group,
- Every other Thursday from 6.30-8.30pm for young adult carers in School Years 11 and above (i.e. 15-25 years) - Young Adult Carers Group.
Catchment area
Hart and Rushmoor
Target group
Young carers aged 7-25 years
Further information
Facebook: HartandRushmoorYC
Referral method
A young carer can be referred to the project by a member of their family, their school or college, or by a health or social care professional. Please contact us for a referral form or click on the link on the Hart Voluntary Action website to download a copy.
This information was supplied by Serco Global Services on 30 May 2025.