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.
Dominique, our Participation Coordinator, and Nathan, a friend of VFCC, are bouncing their way through an inflatable 5K to raise money for Voices. Donations of any size will help us continue supporting care experienced children and young people, including through 1:1 wellbeing support and counselling.
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"I keep coming back to volunteer with Voices because I love helping people and supporting others in the care community."
Highlights from our hustings event, care-experienced young people making their voices heard.
Voices raised, pride on display, celebrating identity and community through song.
A snapshot of young people shaping practical change together through our Transformation Delivery Group.
In 2000, the Lost in Care report documented hundreds of cases of child abuse in Welsh care homes. 25 years later, many of the changes it called for have still not been delivered. Our manifesto picks up where those promises left off.
Manifesto 2026
These manifesto policies have been developed by care experienced children and young people from across Wales, supported by Voices From Care Cymru.
Stop routine restraint on children and young people. Promote trauma-informed de-escalation and ensure aftercare, reporting and judicial oversight.
Health Boards must have statutory duties to promote the health of care experienced young people, with named professionals and independent reviews.
Clear entitlements, no homelessness from leaving care, an essentials guarantee, and championing young people's social relationships.
Upcoming events
A working calendar of confirmed events, campaign moments and activities currently being planned. Some dates are still being finalised.
Our programmes
From creative activities for children aged 8 to advocacy in the Senedd, VFCC delivers direct support and systemic change.
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
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
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
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
Annual Impact 2024–25
Our patron
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.
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Take Action
Every political party should commit to these three changes. Add your voice before May 2026.
