Year: 2018

  • Challenge Wales – October 2018

    This October another group of young people took part in a Challenge Wales residential voyage. One of our members, Josh, tells us about his experience. Hello my name is Josh, I’m 21 years old. This October I went on a residential with Challenge Wales and Voices From Care out to the Bristol Channel. I learned…

  • The Advisory Group

    The Advisory Group

    At Voices From Care Cymru we believe that it’s important that everything we do is guided by young people. Because of this, we are launching our new Advisory Group which will consist of care experienced representatives from all areas of Wales who will bring together a wealth of knowledge and experience from each of the…

  • Summer 2018 Newsletter

    Summer 2018 Newsletter

    Our latest newsletter is out now! Click here to download your copy.

  • First Campus Confident Futures Summer School

    First Campus Confident Futures Summer School

    This summer, Voices From Care Cymru joined in on the First Campus Confident Future’s Summer School for care experienced young people. Young people had the chance to experience two days in the life of a University student – taking part in taster sessions, staying in student halls, preparing and cooking food as a flat and…

  • 5N1V Summer Camp 2018

    Voices From Care Cymru joined the other members of the 5N1V Alliance for their annual summer camp. This year the camp was hosted by Who Cares? Scotland. One of our members, Brittany, tells us about her experiences. I thoroughly enjoyed Struan summer camp this year! I made so many new friends and gained so much…

  • Voices Choir Performance at the Wales Millennium Centre

    The Voices From Care choir took to the stage on June 7th at the Wales Millennium Centre to open up the Festival of Voice (FoV) through a choral performance. The choir, made up of children, young people, foster carers and support staff was first formed in 2017 with the intention of bringing together the care…

  • Challenge Wales – Overnight Voyage

    Challenge Wales – Overnight Voyage

    For the second time Voices from Care Cymru took seven young people sailing out into the Bristol Channel with Challenge Wales. This time it was an overnight sailing trip. We all climbed on board, a little too early for some. It had been a long trip for one of our young people who had travelled…

  • Passport Campaign

    Passport Campaign

    As part of our Queens Young Leaders funding and in partnership with NYAS, Voices From Care Cymru has launched a call for: “All young people leaving care with a valid adult passport” From the Advice & Support work at VFCC and NYAS Cymru, young people have told us of the challenges in applying for a…

  • Regional groups

    Regional groups

    Our regional groups for young people are back for Easter! If you are aged 14-22 and want to be involved in the opportunity to have your voice heard then this is something for you. This year, Voices From Care want to hear from you – to find out what young people would like to see…

  • Care Day 16-Feb

    Care Day 16-Feb

    CARE EXPERIENCED CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN WALES CELEBRATE THEIR RIGHTS   Care Day takes place on the 16th February. It is the world’s biggest celebration of children and young people with care experience.  Care experience includes children and young people who are or were cared for by parents or other family members with the…