Young Carers In North Glasgow Set For Well-Deserved Break

Young carers from north Glasgow will get a rare chance to step away from daily caring responsibilities and enjoy time to play and just be carefree for a while, thanks to a three-day countryside residential break delivered by The Honeypot Children’s Charity.

Glasgow is home to the highest number of young carers in Scotland, with children as young as five years old providing hours of practical and emotional support to family members each week. These young people often miss out on everyday childhood experiences such as after-school clubs, birthday parties and time with friends as they prioritise their caring responsibilities.

The Honeypot Children’s Charity works to change that by offering respite breaks at its Honeypot House. The first Scottish Honeypot House was opened in Ayrshire in 2023 and has since welcomed over 700 young carers from across Scotland, allowing them to relax and make friends in a safe and nurturing environment.

The break is part of Honeypot’s wider work to expand its support for families across Glasgow, where demand for respite and emotional support continues to grow.

Responding to this, the charity hopes to deliver 10 dedicated residential breaks for young carers from across the city in 2026. The project has been supported by a £500 donation from the Allied Vehicles Charitable Trust, which will help support young carers specifically from north Glasgow.

Lyndsay Anderson, Scotland Fundraising Manager at The Honeypot Children’s Charity, said:

“We are incredibly grateful to Allied Vehicles Charitable Trust for their generous donation to The Honeypot Children's Charity. This support will help provide a much-needed countryside residential respite break for young carers in north Glasgow, giving them the chance to relax, have fun, and create lasting happy memories. Together, we are helping brighter futures for Glasgow's young carers.”

During the stay, children will take part in outdoor activities, shared meals and group experiences designed to help them relax and connect with others who understand their situation.

Gerry Facenna, founder and owner of Allied Vehicles Group, said:

“So many young carers in Glasgow take on responsibilities well beyond their years. I am delighted that the Allied Vehicles Charitable Trust can support The Honeypot Children’s Charity in giving local children time away from those pressures, allowing them to enjoy themselves and just be kids for a while, before returning home feeling more confident and supported.”

The countryside break will give young carers from north Glasgow a chance to recharge and return home with positive memories that last long after their stay.