Newham Young Carers Project
Who are Newham Carers Community?
Newham Carers Community is a newly commissioned service which is delivered in partnership with Age UK East London as lead and Subco Trust, to provide support to Carer’s and young carers across the borough of Newham. Newham Carers Community offer free and confidential advice, information, activities and support to unpaid carers living or caring for someone in Newham.
Who is a Carer?
A carer is someone of any age, who without payment, provide help and support to a partner, child, relatives, friend or neighbor, who could not manage without their help. It could be due to age, physical or mental illness, addiction or disability.
Project Aims
- To provide a relevant and inclusive offer for young carers in Newham, supporting them to be healthy and ready for adult life.
- To provide information and advice as well as fun activities in school holidays for young carers aged 5-17 in Newham.
- A change for young carers to have a break from their caring role and to meet other young carers who are in a similar situation.
- A place where young carers can have fun and support each other in a safe environment.
- Promote the personal and social development of young people in positive activities.
- Improve self-confidence and personal development and raise aspiration and motivation.
Young carers timetable
MONDAYS
Young Carer’s Session and General Youth Session
East Ham Library
16:00 – 18:30
Arts and Crafts Board games, Table Tennis, Archery, non-contact boxing, Playstation and smoothie making.
Math’s Tuition
16:30 -17:30 for Yr 5 and Yr 6
TUESDAYS
Bobby Moore Pavilion, E6 2SG
18:30-21:00
Youth Hub and outdoor sports.
Music production and DJ tuition – in partnership with community albums.-
Studio sessions (booking required) with our partners community albums
Baking, football, arts and craft (including Newham Music and West Ham Foundation)
18:00 – 20:00 for 9-14 year olds
20:00 – 21:00 for 15-19 year olds (up to 25 with SEN)
WEDNESDAYS
Young Carer’s Session and General Youth Session
East Ham Library
16:00 – 18:30
Arts and Crafts, Board games, Table Tennis, Archery, non-contact boxing, Playstation and smoothie making.
Barking Rec , E13 0BG
16:30 – 19:30
Football coaching, basketball and archery
THURSDAYS
Brampton Park, E6 3LA
16:00 – 18:30
Archery, Non-Contact Boxing, football and more
Bobby Moore Pavilion, E6 2SG
18:30-21:00
Youth Hub and outdoor sports (including Newham Music and West Ham Foundation)
19:00-20:00
Weekly gym session with equipment including exercise bike, rowing machine, step machine, balance board, small weights and a weight bench
18:00 – 20:00 for 9-14 year olds
20:00 – 21:00 for 15-19 year olds (up to 25 with SEN)
FRIDAYS
Bobby Moore Pavilion, E6 2SG
18:30 – 21:00
Youth Hub
Outdoor sports, football, pool table competitions, baking/cooking, CV and employability support
18:00 – 20:00 for 9-14 year olds
20:00 – 21:00 for 15-19 year olds (up to 25 with SEN)
SATURDAY
Gooseley Park, E6 6HH
9:30 – 11:00
BMX coaching in partnership with COG
£2 donation
Information and Support
If you have any questions or would like to speak to a Carers Support Worker before making a referral, please contact the team.
Telephone: 020 3954 3143
Email: info@newhamcarerscommunity.org.uk
Past Activities
Testimonials
“One of our trips to laser tag, we had done over the 6 week holiday, it was the best day
of my life”
Gallery
Meet the Team
Louise
Director of Training and Youth
Joseph
Youth Coordinator and Young Carers Manager
Rubina
Administrator and Young Carers Support Worker
Community Resources
