Edinburgh Young Carers

Constitutional objectives

The objects for which the Company is established are to relieve the poverty and distress, increase the health and welfare, and advance the education of young people with caring responsibilities in Edinburgh and elsewhere. In furtherance of the objects and purposes hereinbefore specified, but not further or otherwise, the Company shall have the following powers: (1) to identify young people with caring responsibilities (2) to support young carers by providing breaks from caring, including activities, support groups, person-centred support and advocacy (3) to assist in the development of young carers confidence, skills, independence and educational opportunities (4) to address issues of financial, educational, social, emotional, health and potential employment disadvantages for young people arising from their caring situation (5) to involve young carers in the shaping of support services and the direction of the project (6) to provide services and to support young carers in accessing the services they require 7) to work with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies to raise awareness and develop appropriate services to meet the needs of young carers.