Help With Money
Financial Support
Learning to look after your money is a really important life skill. Sometimes Young Carers need a little extra support and we have some tips and ideas on this page.
Can Young Carers Bedford Borough help me?
Would you like to do something fun, but maybe don’t have the money? Do you need help with school supplies or want to redecorate your bedroom? Our Carers Grant could help you! Have a look at our Carers Grant page about how to apply and get a parent/guardian, teacher or someone from the Young Carers team to help you apply: Carers Grant
Look after your own money
As you grow up it is important to learn about how to look after your own money. Here are some tips and links to bits of advice you might find useful:
Debit Card for Kids & Financial Learning App | GoHenry
Financial help once you are 16+
Financial support for young carers | MoneyHelper
Finding a job and earning money
Finding a job: advice for young people | The Children’s Society (childrenssociety.org.uk)
About LifeSkills for Young People | LifeSkills (barclayslifeskills.com)
Tips to Save Money
What about Fundraising?
Have you thought about fundraising for Young Carers Bedford Borough?
You could:
- Hold a cake sale at school
- Hold a sponsored silence
- Complete a sponsored walk
- Hold a Danceathon
- Organise a Mufti day
As a final thought: Working when you’re under 16 and the law: Child employment | Bedford Borough Council
Need To Talk To Someone?
Sometimes it’s easier just to talk to someone. If you would like to speak to someone just click the button below and book a time that suits you.
