Great Yarmouth and Gorleston Young Carers (GYGYC)

Great Yarmouth and Gorleston Young Carers (GYGYC) We also have a Young People's committee who are at the heart of everything we do and are highly involved in the decision making process for the Charity.

GYGYC's aim is to offer a seamless support services to young carers (5-16) and young adult carers (17-19) who live across the Borough of Great Yarmouth through one-to-one mentoring, counselling and age-specific peer support groups. The aim of he project is to support and offer respite, fun and learning opportunities to young people who are caring for their parents or supporting their parents in ca

ring for their siblings who would otherwise miss out on the normal transitional years associated with with adolescence. In simpler words...this project runs various groups each week and is split into different age groups, 8 -11 (Red Group) 11-13 (Green Group) 14 -15 (Blue Group) 15-16 (Yellow group) 16-18 (Orange group) 18-25 (Purple group). We do things like paint balling, swimming, bowling, cinema, retro skate, hilltops, quasar, ice skating, meals out, the group provides food and drink for the young people. The group provides support to young carers such as, confidence building, social skills, developing relationships and just having someone to talk to and be there for you when needed. We became a Charity in June 2013 and continue to expand our work. Our Charity number is: 1152226. If you would like to self refer or are a professional wishing to refer a young person to the group please contact us by phone or email for a referral form. [email protected]

07925 851849

Our Postal address is:

GYGYC
Mesh Office
Shrublands Youth & Adult Centre
Magdalen Way
Gorleston
NR31 7BP

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We’re thrilled to invite you to our Carer Money Matters Roadshow – a special event designed to support carers of all ages with practical advice and resources.
Location: Marketplace, Great Yarmouth

Time: 10am-3pm Date: Tues 8th December

This is your chance to:
Get expert advice on managing finances such as benefits checks and budgeting
Discover support services and signposting opportunities
Chat with people who truly understand the challenges carers face

Plus, we have some fantastic extras for attendees:
• FREE Carbon Monoxide alarms for those who own their own home
• Apply for our £100 microgrants could be used to buy interview clothes, an energy efficient air fryer, or gas bottles, obtain your driving licence or pay energy bills.
• FREE Goody Bags with information about support

We’d love to see you there! Please spread the word to carers who might benefit from this event. I have attached images which can be used to promote the roadshow in your area and would be very grateful if you could share these as widely as possible.
Please follow our social media for updates throughout the journey.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaringTogetherCharity
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caringtogether/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/caringtogether/
For more information or questions, feel free to contact me directly.
Thanks for your support.

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Address

GYGYC Office, Shrublands Youth And Adult Centre
Gorleston-on-Sea
NR317BP

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

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