There are now an estimated 500,000 14-25 year-olds in the UK who care
for loved ones who are ill, frail, disabled or have mental health or
addiction problems and cannot cope without their support – a growing
issue described as a "ticking time bomb".
Forming part of the
Co-operative's commitment to Inspiring Young People, it aims to raise
£5m for Carers Trust during 2013 and has seen colleagues cycle from
Lands End to John O'Groats, tackle the three peaks challenge, abseil
down Manchester's near 400ft CIS Tower, hold charity balls, organise
coffee mornings and host a giant picnic - all raising much needed money
to provide desperately needed breaks, information, advice, support and
services for unpaid young adult carers facing the challenges of caring.
Full Article on Guardian Social Enterprise
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