YOUNG carers from Redditch and Bromsgrove will be given a break from their caring role thanks to the fundraising of a craft group.

The ‘Crafty Crafters’, a group of four women in Bromsgrove, donated £800 to YSS’s Worcestershire Young Carers scheme to help them deliver monthly clubs and activities for young people with a caring role aged between seven and 17.

The group raised the money by making and selling handicrafts at Finstall Village Produce Show, Bournheath Craft Show, Princess of Wales Hospital,and Julia’s Beauty Room.

Barbara Turner, a member of Crafty Crafters, said: “After marking various items for a WI craft fair, four of us, namely Jenny Billingham, Susan Jones, Ann Darlow and myself decided to carry on making by meeting regularly to keep brains and fingers working, with the addition of a chat and a cuppa!

“To date we’ve raised £1,900 for a variety of charities and we’re delighted to be supporting Worcestershire Young Carers and hope that this donation goes a long way in helping to give young carers the opportunity to have some fun and enjoy a break from their caring responsibilities.”

The money will be used to pay for young carers from Redditch and Bromsgrove to join our Easter and summer activities, including a trip to Tamworth Snowdome, horse riding and a drama workshop at Malvern Theatres.

Neil Phillips, Senior Keyworker at Worcestershire Young Carers, added: “We are thrilled to receive such a brilliant donation from everyone at the Crafty Crafters."