Lancing College & Electric Storm Youth Celebrate 3rd Year of Young Carer Gift Donation

Electric Storm Youth (ESY) today extended their deepest thanks after receiving an overwhelming donation of 31 gift bags for the Young Carers they support. This highly valued initiative, organised by Lancing College, is now in its third consecutive year. This year, the generous gifts were donated and assembled by their Year 9 students and families.

The gifts were presented to ESY’s Youth Work Manager by Father Justin, the Chaplain at Lancing College. The bags were filled with high-quality and thoughtful items, including luxury toiletries, make-up, games, beautiful stationery, boxes of chocolates and valuable gifts like a Lego Batman set, reflecting an incredible level of care and thought.

The Impact on Young Carers

The Young Carers supported by ESY face significant daily responsibilities. These gifts serve as a vital recognition of their immense dedication and resilience.

Nic Reeves, Young Carers Youth Worker at Electric Storm Youth commented "To receive this level of kindness from Lancing College for the third year running makes an immense difference. Our Young Carers dedicate so much of their time to others, these gifts provide a moment of joy and recognition of their strength. Last year, a Young Carer who received a bottle of Dior perfume told us it was the best gift they had ever received. It shows them that they are seen, valued and deserving of being cared for themselves."

The gifts will be distributed during ESY’s dedicated Young Carers programme which provides confidential, one-to-one support to Young Carers in Lancing and Sompting, helping to improve their self-confidence and overall wellbeing.

A Partnership in Community

Justin Pottinger, Chaplain at Lancing College said "As a Christian community, it's at the heart of who we are to partner with charities like Electric Storm in supporting the young carers of Lancing and Sompting, whose hard work and sacrifice often goes unseen. Our Year 9 students and their families have shown that even small acts of generosity can speak volumes. These gifts are our way of saying to young carers in our local area, that the Christmas message of love and joy is for us all, and it is a privilege for us to stand alongside you and share Christmas with you in this way.”

Electric Storm Youth extends a huge thank you to Father Justin, the Year 9 students and families at Lancing College for embodying the spirit of community and compassion and for helping ESY fulfil its mission of ‘Supporting young people now, laying foundations for the future’.