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Voices From Care Cymru

Every child in care deserves better

Real change starts with listening to people who have lived it. Our three calls to action come from care experience and call for a better future in Wales.

Read our calls to action Who we are
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Meeting participants discussing care-experienced young people's priorities around a table VFCC representatives and meeting participants together after the Senedd meeting
14 JULY 2026WELSH GOVERNMENT

Care-experienced young people take their priorities directly to the Welsh Government

Care-experienced young people and representatives from Voices From Care Cymru met Delyth Jewell MS at the Senedd to discuss adoption, stigma, education, employment and housing.

They called for consistent national standards, stronger accountability and statutory responsibilities, with the UNCRC at the heart of the Corporate Parenting Charter. The meeting reinforced a simple principle: young people must help shape the decisions and services that affect their lives.

Read the full article

Latest

Recent Highlights

VIDEOINTERNATIONAL

Knowledge Exchange: Italy 2026

From Wales to Italy, sharing ways to put care experience at the heart of policy, practice and services.

Aimee, our new Office Assistant Volunteer
ANNOUNCEMENT

Welcome Aimee, our new office volunteer

"I keep coming back to volunteer with Voices because I love helping people and supporting others in the care community."

VIDEO

Hustings Celebration

Highlights from our hustings event, care-experienced young people making their voices heard.

VIDEO

Sing Proud Cymru

Voices raised, pride on display, celebrating identity and community through song.

VIDEO

Transformation Delivery Group

A snapshot of young people shaping practical change together through our Transformation Delivery Group.

Dom supporting the inflatable fun run fundraiser for Voices From Care Cymru Nathan preparing for the inflatable fun run fundraiser
FUNDRAISER5K CHALLENGE

Nathan and Dom are taking on an inflatable fun run 5K for Voices

They are bouncing through an inflatable 5K to raise funds for 1:1 wellbeing support and counselling.

Support the fundraiser
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Manifesto 2026

Three calls for the next Senedd

These manifesto policies have been developed by care experienced children and young people from across Wales, supported by Voices From Care Cymru.

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End the use of restraint

Stop routine restraint on children and young people. Promote trauma-informed de-escalation and ensure aftercare, reporting and judicial oversight.

Stop Routine Restraint Aftercare Wellbeing First
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Accountable health & wellbeing

Health Boards must have statutory duties to promote the health of care experienced young people, with named professionals and independent reviews.

Duty to Promote Named Professionals Independent Reviews
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Higher standards for independent living

Clear entitlements, no homelessness from leaving care, an essentials guarantee, and championing young people's social relationships.

Clear Entitlements No Homelessness Essentials Guarantee
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Upcoming events

Calendar of events

A working calendar of confirmed events, campaign moments and activities currently being planned. Some dates are still being finalised.

Previous events
Regular activities
Tue
Weekly

Drop-ins

Every Tuesday

Regular
Wed
Weekly

Choir

Every Wednesday

Regular
April 2026
15
Wed

VFCC Hustings

Confirmed event · Details to follow

Event
May 2026
19
Tue

VFCC at the Senedd: Post-Election Event

Confirmed date · Senedd Cymru

Event
12
Tue

Foster Care Fortnight

12-25 May · Campaign and awareness activity

Campaign
TBC
May

Volunteering Day

Date being confirmed · Details to follow

Activity
30
Sat

CASCADE 30th

Confirmed date · Details to follow

Event
June 2026
1
Mon

Volunteers' Week

1-7 June · Campaign and volunteer stories

Campaign
11
Thu

Litter Pick Picnic

Confirmed date · Details to follow

Event
23
Tue

Youth Work Week

23-30 June · Campaign and awareness activity

Campaign
27
Sat

Inflatable 5K

Confirmed date · Fundraising activity

Fundraising
July 2026
21
Tue

Summer Holiday Activity

Activity to be confirmed

Activity
October 2026
TBC
Oct

Proud Event

Date being confirmed · Details to follow

Event
10
Sat

World Mental Health Day

Campaign and awareness activity

Campaign
31
Sat

Halloween Activity

Activity to be confirmed

Activity
Seasonal activities
5
Thu

Bonfire Night Activity

Activity to be confirmed

Activity
25
Fri

Christmas Activity

Activity to be confirmed

Activity
1
Fri

New Year Activity

Activity to be confirmed

Activity
19
Fri

Care Day Activity

Activity to be confirmed

Activity
Creative craft materials at a VFCC community event

Get involved

Want to attend an event or suggest one? Get in touch with our team.

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Myla-Rose Thomas speaking at the Proud to be Me event
Proud to be Me, Swansea
Children taking part in Sky's the Limit creative activities
Sky's the Limit programme
Young people showing matching Celtic tattoos and Proud stamps at a VFCC event
Proud to be Me
VFCC young people visiting the Senedd in Cardiff Bay
Young people at the Senedd
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Our programmes

Supporting young people across Wales

From creative activities for children aged 8 to advocacy in the Senedd, VFCC delivers direct support and systemic change.

Young people in discussion at a Transformation Delivery Group event
Government Engagement

Radical Reform Summits

VFCC's flagship events where care experienced young ambassadors directly question Welsh Ministers on their commitments. Over 65 young people participated, and a third summit saw Ministers report back to young people — an unprecedented level of transparency.

65 ambassadors | 3 national summits | Radical Reform Declaration signed May 2023

A young person getting face painted at a VFCC community event
Ages 8–14

Sky's the Limit

Creative community-based activities designed specifically for children aged 8–14 in care. Through art, outdoor activities, and peer connection, young people build confidence and resilience in a safe, supportive environment.

Community-based | Creative activities | Building resilience

A mentoring conversation at a VFCC event
Wellbeing

Peer Support Cafés

Safe spaces for care experienced young people to connect, share experiences, and support each other. Specialist groups for students, care experienced parents, LGBT+ youth, neurodivergent young people, and Welsh speakers.

5 specialist groups | Peer-led | Wales-wide

Care experienced people connecting through prison peer support
Justice

Prison Peer Support

Pioneering peer support programmes at HMP Berwyn, HMP Cardiff, and HMP Parc. Care experienced prisoners connect through shared experience, and in 2024, a play written and performed by prisoners was attended by Welsh Ministers.

3 prisons engaged | Peer-written drama | Ministerial engagement

See our full impact
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Annual Impact 2024–25

The numbers behind the work

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Our patron

Michael Sheen

VFCC is proud to have the actor and campaigner Michael Sheen as our patron. His commitment to Welsh communities and social justice strengthens our voice and amplifies the cause of care experienced young people.

Michael Sheen, Patron of Voices From Care Cymru

Working with

CASCADE, Cardiff University Welsh Youth Parliament Coram Voice Five Nations One Voice
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Latest

News & Updates

All news
Young person presenting the Transformation Programme Legacy Report

March 2026

Manifesto 2026 launched ahead of Senedd Elections

Care experienced young people present three policy priorities to political parties across Wales.

 Audience clapping at a VFCC event

March 2024

Third Radical Reform Summit sees Ministers report back

In an unprecedented move, Welsh Ministers return to report directly to care experienced young people on reform progress.

 Colourful Care Experience scarves on display

February 2024

Care Experience Scarf campaign launched on Care Day

A new symbol of a care system built on love, created and championed by care experienced young people.
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Make these your priorities too

Every political party should commit to these three changes. Add your voice before May 2026.

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