Young Carers Development Trust

The Young Carers Development Trust was established in 2012 by a small group of Trustees. The Trustees’ vision has been shaped by their practical experience as senior executives in industrial, commercial and professional organisations and also by the success of the Rank Foundation’s School Leadership Award scheme, founded in 1978. The Trustees believe their overall objective of improving the life chances of young carers will be achieved by establishing and continually developing a network of high-achieving young carers, willing to become active and inspiring role models for others from backgrounds similar to their own. The strategy is to assist and support young carers who are providing a ‘significant level of care’ for a disabled or seriously ill family member.