Be Free Young Carers is the only independent charity in Oxfordshire working exclusively with young carers. We support them by widening their life options and improving their emotional and social health, resilience and development because we passionately believe they can be free to fulfil their adult potential unhindered by their childhood responsibilities.
We have been operating for more than 28 years across Southern Oxfordshire, throughout South Oxfordshire, the Vale of White Horse Districts and Oxford City. We are expanding our services into West Oxfordshire from September 2024.
We offer support and advice dedicated to improving the lives and well-being of young carers. We are currently the only specialist charity supporting children and young people aged 8 – 17 years old with a caring role in Oxfordshire.
We provide advice and guidance, offer befriending and peer support, enabling young carers to meet socialise and have fun, increasing their self-confidence and improving their mental well-being. We work with local schools to educate and offer guidance from referrals to respite opportunities.