What if your morning coffee could change young carers' life?

Every morning, millions of us enjoy a comforting cup of coffee — a simple, everyday moment of care for ourselves.
But what if that small act of comfort could become something much bigger?

This Carers Week, we’re asking you to turn your morning coffee into something truly meaningful — by donating its cost to support a young carer.

 

#CupOfCare

Behind every cup of care is a young person carrying a hidden load.
In the UK today, over one million children and young people are quietly providing care to a family member living with illness, disability, mental health challenges or addiction.

They cook.
They clean.
They give medication.
They provide emotional support.

And they do it all before and after school, while trying to revise for exams, meet friends, grow up and just be children.

Without the right support, young carers are more likely to struggle at school, experience mental health challenges, and face limited opportunities later in life.

 

Donate your coffee. Change a life.

For the cost of your coffee — just £5 — you can give a young carer something priceless:

A break.
A chance to connect.
A moment to simply be a child again.

Your donation contributes to MYTIME’s Making Memories programme, which funds joyful, life-affirming experiences for young carers — like beach days, bowling, forest adventures and laughter-filled moments with others who truly understand.

These moments aren’t just fun.
They’re part of a bigger picture.

 

We believe in long-term change

At MYTIME, we believe in the power of childhood.
Our programmes are grounded in a clear theory of change: when we improve childhood experiences, we help create better outcomes in adult life.

That means better education, better career opportunities, stronger mental health — and ultimately, a more compassionate, inclusive society.

Because when young carers thrive, we all thrive.

 

"When I went on the MYTIME trip, it was the first time I’d felt like a normal teenager in ages."
— Young Carer, age 13

 

It's easy to get involved

✅ Text CUPOFCARE to 70560 to donate £5*

Every coffee counts.
Every donation matters.
And every young carer deserves the chance to just be a child.

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