Win a £15 voucher by creating Young Carers Action Day content

The deadline has now passed - entries passed 4:00pm, 12th Wednesday 12th March will not be entered

Young Carers, It’s Time to Shine! Create materials for Young Carers Action Day 2025.

Be the voice of Young Carers Action Day 2025 and share your experiences around this year’s theme: ‘Give Me A Break.’

We want your voices front and centre for Young Carers Action Day 2025, which is taking place, Wednesday 12th March 2025. By creating content, you’ll help us spread the message far and wide about the importance of young carers getting the breaks you need.

Deadline for entries: 4:00pm, 12th March 2025

What’s in it for you?

The first 60 young carers or young adult carers to enter will receive a £15 voucher.

All entries will also go into a lucky draw where three winners will receive a £50 voucher by completing one of the options below!

Please note: Submissions must meet basic quality standards to ensure they can be used on our social media channels or website. This ensures we can showcase your content.

How to enter:

Create an entry in response to one of the three options in the sections below. They can be videos, digital posters, photos, or creative writing. You can use your favourite apps to create your content – whether that’s Tiktok, Instagram, Snapchat or something else. Once you have finished your post, you can...

  • Either post your content on your social media account, tagging @CarersTrust and using the hashtags #YoungCarersActionDay and #GiveMeABreak. We can then re-share your post on our own channels (Instagram, X, Linkedin, Facebook, Youtube)
  • Or, Whatsapp your content to 07740 744618 / email web@carers.org for us to share on our social media platforms (Instagram, X, Linkedin, Facebook, Youtube) and our website. For this choice you must complete our consent form.

Remember, only the first 60 participants get the £15 voucher - so start creating today!

It is optional to add your name – you can use a different name instead if you like!

And remember, please give your email address so we can send you your voucher. We will only use the email address to send you your voucher.

Option 1: Importance of a break

Create a short video answering these questions: (please make sure to film inside, in a place that isn’t noisy and a relatively plain background)

  • How does your caring role make you feel stressed, and why is taking breaks so important for you?
  • If you were the Prime Minister / First Minister, what would you do to ensure young carers got more breaks?

Alternatively, you can take a photo of yourself doing your caring role and write between 200-250 words as the caption about why taking a break matters.

Option 2: The best break I’ve had

Tell us the best thing you’ve done that’s given you a break as a young carer. Why was it so good? How did it make you feel?

Write between 150-200 words explaining why this break was your favourite.

Option 3: Group option - An island break for young carers

This can be a poster or drawing. Create an island just for young carers! What features would it have? (e.g. movie theatre, buffet, trampoline, chocolate river, etc.) Explain how each feature helps young carers relax, have fun, and recharge.

Ask yourself: What group activities do you love the most? What’s your ultimate vision of relaxation, fun, and creating unforgettable memories?