What is a Young Carer?

A Young Carer is a person aged 19 or under who cares, unpaid, for a 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).

The Young Carers Project

The Young Carers Project gives young carers weekly respite sessions which allows them the opportunity to take a break from the daily responsibilities of being a carer and talk to others facing similar challenges as well as receive support and mentoring from youth workers.

The group takes part in a range of FREE activities including...

• chill out and games
• PS5 gaming + VR
• Pool
• Arts and crafts
• Jewellery making
• Table tennis
• Study spaces
• CV and Employment support
• 1:1 support and mentoring
• Snacks and refreshments

and so much 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 13–19 year olds

For more information please contact:

Haleema Miah
Youth Worker-In-Charge
Email: Haleema.Miah@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Call: 07561722226

Or

Ella Okerenta
Senior Youth Worker
Email: Ella.Okerenta@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Young Carers Timetable 

Monday (Junior {ages 8-12} sessions)

Chill Out, Chat, Games & Activities - 4pm - 7pm

Homework Club - 4pm - 5pm

 

Tuesday (Senior {ages 13-19} sessions)

Chill Out, Chat, Games & Activities - 4pm - 7pm

Homework Club - 4pm - 5pm

Trips

October Half term trip 

 London Dungeons - 28th October 2026

Christmas Holidays

Theatre Trip -  23rd December 2026

 

 Half Term timetable:

Monday 26th October 2026 - 3-7pm

Tuesday 27th October - 3-7pm

 

Accreditations 

24th November 2026 - AQA Cooking Skills Course

15th December 2026 - AQA Health and Safety Course

 

Workshops

October - Black History Month 

6th + 7th October 2026 – Interactive Mental Health Workshop 

12th + 13th October 2026 – Hate Crime Workshop

20th October 2026 - First Aid Workshop

26th + 27th October 2026 - Halloween Arts and Crafts

3rd November 2026 - Real life monopoly - Celebrating youth work week!

10th November 2026 - Diwali Celebrations 

16th + 17th November 2026 - Cyberbullying and internet safety workshop

10th December 2026 - Human Rights Day: Exploring Our Right to Education

15th December 2026 - Violence Against Woman and Girls Workshop

22nd December 2026 - Christmas / End of year party

 

Other Activities

Youth Forum:

• 6th October 2026
• 24th November 2026
• 15th December 2026

Employability Clinic

• 6th October 2026
• 3rd November 2026
• 8th December 2026

Arts and Crafts

• 12th + 13th October 2026 - Candle Making 
• 16th + 17th November 2026 - Air Dry Clay Sculpting 

Competitions

• 19th + 20th October - Mario Kart Competition 
• 23rd + 24th November - Pool and Table Tennis Competition 
• 14th + 15th December - Board Games Night 

Movie and Hot chocolate Night - 7th + 8th December 2026

Cooking Session - Bi-weekly