LEVELLING THE
PLAYING FIELD
FOR YOUNG CARERS

WE BELIEVE THAT NO CHILD'S DESTINY SHOULD BE DEFINED BY THEIR BEGINNING

 

We fight for the rights of young carers to ensure they receive the support, opportunities and friendship that every child needs and deserves. 

Learn more about how we do it – and review our Social Impact Report to understand the difference we srtrive to make in the lives of young carers.
 

HOW WE DO IT  OUR SOCIAL IMPACT
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The MYTIME Ball is back for another year, promising an enchanting evening filled with wonderful food, live MYTIME inspired entertainment, and the opportunity to connect with other passionate supporters of our cause, with support from our wonderful partners Frettens Solicitors. This year, we aim to build on the success of our inaugural event, raising much-needed funds to empower young carers through education and employment opportunities.

Tickets are £90pp or £900 for a table of 10 with all proceeds going to our work with young carers throughout Dorset and beyond. To book your ticket or to find out more, contact Tim Sills on LinkedIn, or email .

MYTIME Ball 2024

unseen sacrifices: UNDERSTANDING the educational DISADVANTAGES faced by young carers

Overlooked and Overburdened: Addressing Educational Challenges Faced by Young Carers

Read the Report

CHANGING LIVES – ONE YOUNG CARER AT A TIME

 

Young carers work incredibly hard to take care of their loved ones, yet they represent a largely forgotten community and often face significant disadvantage as a result. We help to change that.

VIEW OUR
PROGRAMMES

"WE DON'T WANT SYMPATHY, WE WANT SUPPORT."

 

Young carers' voices are so important. Hear what they've got to say:

Meet Owen

Meet Freya

Meet Kezzia

Meet Oliver

Get a sneak peek of what we do at MYTIME


WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT YOUNG CARERS

Circle Individual Fundraise

FUNDRAISE
Fundraise

Circle Volunteer

VOLUNTEER
Volunteering

Circle Offer Support

SUPPORT
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NEWS & UPDATES

Making Memories MYTIME

From Nerves to Cloud Nine: A Transformative Summer of Making Memories

This summer, 276 young carers had the chance to step away from their daily responsibilities and create lasting memories through our Making Memories activities, with over 100 joining us for the first time. These experiences were more than just fun-filled days...

frettens walk

A Walk to Remember: Celebrating the MYTIME Partnership with Frettens Solicitors

On September 7th, we had the pleasure of being part of an unforgettable experience – a sponsored walk hosted by our amazing partner, Frettens Solicitors. What started as a planned 20-mile journey from their Christchurch office to the MYTIME Young Carers retreat in Worth Matravers turned into an epic 25-mile adventure! But it was so much more than just a long walk...

transition to secondary school

Supporting Young Carers Through School Transitions: A Helping Hand

Transitioning to secondary school is a daunting time for any child, but for young carers, there can be more challenges.