Story added: 19th February 2026

Young Carers Club launches at The Nest

Norwich City Community Sports Foundation is launching a new Young Carers Club at The Nest to support young people aged 8–12 who help care for someone at home.

The programme begins on 26th February and will run on Thursdays from 5:30pm–7pm at The Nest, with two groups of 20 children attending on alternating weeks. It is being delivered in partnership with The Benjamin Foundation and supported by the Family Hubs Fund at Norfolk County Council. 

Young carers are children who regularly support someone in their family who is physically or mentally unwell, disabled or living with an addiction. Their responsibilities can range from helping with washing, dressing or taking medicines, as well as tasks such as shopping, cleaning or organising finances. 

The Young Carers Club will give participants a safe, welcoming space to take time for themselves, have fun and connect with others who share similar experiences. Sessions will be focused on physical activity – such as football, padel, table tennis, darts, pool and board games – as well as personal development to build teamwork, communication, leadership and resilience. 

All sessions will be led by trained and experienced coaches, creating an environment where young carers can relax, make new friends and enjoy being active. 

“We are delighted to be working with The Benjamin Foundation and Norfolk County Council to support young carers in Norfolk,” explained Jackie Thornton, Director of Strategy & Development at the Community Sports Foundation. 

“The programme will provide respite for young carers to have fun and make new connections in a friendly setting – a service which could be vastly important given their caring responsibilities. 

“We can’t wait for the programme to start, and we look forward to making a difference to young carers in the local community.”  

The programme is free to attend, and families can register their interest using the form below.