Sutton's young carers awarded grant
Young carers, some of whom live in property to rent in the London borough of Sutton, are to benefit from a £5.2 million grant.
The funding has been allocated to a number of groups and centres in the borough by the Big Lottery Fund.
Sutton Carers Centre and Carers Support Merton are to receive almost £1 million to run the Sutton and Merton Action for Kids who Care (SMAKC) project.
This is designed to will help to identify and support carers aged from ten to 25.
Sutton's Riverside Community Centre, Merton's St Mark's Family Centre and SWLStG Mental Health Trust will also receive some of the funding.
Councillor Simon Wales, executive member for communities, transport and the voluntary sector at Sutton Council, said: "There are thousands of people in Sutton who give invaluable care to friends or relatives, and it's so important that they can access the help and support that they need."
Yesterday (June 7th), an event was held on Sutton High Street with the aim of encouraging more people in the area to become foster carers.
Posted by Martyn Glynn
Published 8th June, 2011
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A £5.2 million grant has been awarded to groups that look out for young carers, some of whom live in property to rent in the London borough of Sutton.