Young Carers
Who are Young Carers?
Find out more about Young Carers from Youth Participation Manager Samantha!
Learn more about young carers, the challenges they face and some of the signs for spotting a potential young carer.
What is a Young Carer?
A Young Carer is a person aged 18 or under who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member suffering from any of the following:
- A long-term illness/condition
- a physical or learning disability
- a drug or alcohol problem
- a mental health condition
The support provided by a young carer varies but it can involve a combination of personal (such as helping to dress or bathe them), practical (such as cooking, cleaning and shopping) and emotional care (such as talking through their concerns with them).
Meet some of our Young Carers
Find out more about some of our young carers, the hidden responsibilities they have and how it makes them feel.
The Young Carers Project
The Young Carers Project gives young carers with the opportunity to take a break from the daily responsibilities of being a carer and talk to others facing similar challenges.
The group takes part in activities such as art, drama, music, photography, off-site adventure sports provide by Urban Adventure Base, off-site trips and other activities as decided by the young people who attend.
There is also an offer of 1:1 support, weekly respite sessions and more.
Sessions are held every week from St Paul's Way Youth Club, 99 Saint Paul's Way, London E3 4AJ, the dates are:
- Mondays, 4–7pm for 8–12 year olds
- Tuesday, 4–7pm for 13–18 year olds
Young Carers Timetable (April – June)
Monday
Chill Out, Chat, Games & Activities - 4pm - 7pm
Homework Club - 4pm - 5pm
Tuesday
Chill Out, Chat, Games & Activities - 4pm - 7pm
Homework Club - 4pm - 5pm
Workshops
6th April 2026 – Easter celebrations (Junior)
7th April 2026 – Easter celebrations (Senior)
20th May 2026 – Substance Misuse (World No Tobacco Day)
25th May 2026 – Eid Celebrations (Junior)
25th May 2026 – Eid Celebrations (Senior)
Other Activities
Respect & Relationships Debate:
- 21st April 2026
Employability Clinic:
- 21st April 2026
- 27th May 2026
- 18th June 2026
Youth Forum:
- 28th April 2026
- 26th May 2026
- 30th June 2026
For more information please contact:
Monday (Junior):
Nasrin Rahman
Youth Worker-In-Charge
Email: Nasrin.rahman@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Tuesday (Senior):
Jamal Coley
Youth Worker-In-Charge
Email: Jamal.coley@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Or
Ella Okerenta
Senior Youth Worker
Email: Ella.Okerenta@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Tobi Bolanle
Team Manager for Universal Safe Spaces
Tel: 07738265076
Email: Tobi.Bolanle@towerhamlets.gov.uk