We are delighted to have delivered our second year of of support to young carers through the ‘CashBack for Brighter Futures for Young Carers’ project, made possible by the unique Scottish Government programme ‘CashBack for Communities’, which reinvests criminal assets recovered through the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) and invests in projects delivering positive futures […]
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EYC Membership Toolkit
Our new toolkit, created by our Information and Advice Officer, Bella Balloch, will be officially launched on Wednesday 14th May. Here’s a sneak peek of this invaluable resource, which contains information about services, grants and opportunities for young carers, young adult carers and their families, across Edinburgh. This toolkit will be a live document, evolving […]
Meet the Team in May’s Newsletter
This month’s EYC Membership newsletter is full to brim with our usual information, advice, and things to do, but with an added bonus of a glimpse into our team! Read on for the definitive who’s who at Edinburgh Young Carers!
Young Carers Action Day 2025 – 1 Week To Go!
We’re very excited for this year’s Young Carers Action Day events! This year, we’re bringing young carers together under the theme ‘Give Me a Break’ – highlighting how important it is for young carers to have a break from their caring roles, and what support needs to be in place for this to happen – […]
Carers Trust Advisory Board Scotland Vacancies
Carers Trust are advertising for additional members to join their Advisory Board Scotland. The purpose of the board is to offer strategic support, advice and challenge to Carers Trust. The Advisory Board meet 3-4 times per year (once face to face). They are committed to ensuring a diverse range of voices and experiences on the […]
December’s Newsletter is Here
Make yourself a hot chocolate, grab a mince pie and get all cosied up to read our latest newsletter from the EYC Membership service. Bella has packed this edition full of wintry news and highlights, as well as tips on how to have a peaceful festive season.
Development Worker Vacancy
EYC are recruiting for a Development Worker to join our lovely team in the 10-12s service! It’s a full time, permanent position and we’re looking for somebody with just the right experience, skills and positivity to provide a top-class service to our young people. We would encourage anybody with at least 3 years’ experience in […]
Celebrating our Supporters as EYC Turns 30!
Thank You Tea Party 🎂 This year marks Edinburgh Young Carers’ 30th Birthday 🎈(Yes, we are wearing our birthday hat!) Since we first opened our doors back in 1994 to the present day, it is the generosity and support of individuals, funders and donors that makes our work possible. Without this support, we would not […]
Protecting Edinburgh’s Unpaid Carers
21st November 2024 marked national Carers’ Rights Day – with a call to action On Carers Rights Day, Edinburgh Young Carers alongside VOCAL, The Action Group, MECOPP, EDG, FAIR, Care for Carers, The Eric Liddell Community and Space wrote to the Edinburgh Integration Joint Board (EIJB) to highlight the significant impact that proposed cuts to […]
Job Vacancy at EYC!
A job opportunity has become available within Edinburgh Young Carers and we are looking for a candidate with the right skills, experience and passion to join our team. Job Advert Position: Development Worker (Young Carers Statements & Schools) Contract Term: Permanent, FT Starting salary: £28,722 p/a Closing date: Monday 11th November, 9am Interviews: Thursday 21st […]
