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Empowering young carers in Wigan & Leigh

Wigan & Leigh Young Carers were awarded £39,542 raised through The Health Lottery, vital funds to support those with a lot of responsibility on their young shoulders.

This two-year project is the development of an existing young adult carers’ social group.

It means to deliver a tailored and flexible transition support service to14-24 year olds in Wigan borough providing unpaid care for a family member.

These young carers are the main source of support for family members with a chronic illness, disability, mental ill health, sensory impairment or substance misuse issues.

The project promotes self-determination, building on principles of empowerment and social action.

Wigan & Leigh Young Carers is user-led, with the charity board including two young adult carers.

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Sporting Elite - breaking down barriers.

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Snap Development Project: improving young people’s mental health through Challenge Clubs

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A happy place, full of music and laughter for all generations

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“We help people see the person, not the problem”

A Birmingham community project uses creative workshops to bring artists with mental health issues together.

Great Yarmouth and Gorleston Young Carers

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The community toy library bringing people together

After her toy shop closed, Maia Banks started a toy library with the help of The Health Lottery

The current society benefitting from funds raised is EWA Health CIC T/A HL Wales

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