Care Leavers
Our commitment
MC4C work closely with Hull City Council and Room 42 to support young people who are leaving care and would like to explore what their next step is in regards to their future career. We actively encourage and support applications to the programme from those who are in or have recently left the care system and want to make this a positive experience for you by providing taster and drop-in sessions so that you can decide whether this is for you before you make a firm commitment.
We were delighted to be a part of the “Care Leavers - The Real Icons” event, which was part of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2019 and attended by National Care Leavers Champion Mark Riddell MBE, to share success stories from young care leavers and be part of Hull’s Care Leavers Commitment.
Take a look at the video that was shown at the event, showcasing some of our enterprising Care Leavers.
Nathan Taylor Education Fund
The Nathan Taylor Education Fund was set up to provide financial support to those aged between 18 and 25 who have experienced the care system or are Care Leavers. Funds are available to support access to the labour market and/or setting up in self-employment (aged up to 29).
Grants can cover a range of items including part cost or full cost of education/training programs, specialist work clothes, items needed for the work place and items needed for a business e.g. insurance, business cards etc.
Click here for an application form and guidance on how to complete the form or, for further information and guidance please contact:
Charles Cracknell Charles.cracknell@hullcc.gov.uk
Phil Morris Phil.morris@hullcc.gov.uk or
Mark Jones Test Grants for Care Leavers
As part of its commitment to delivering on its commitment to the Charter for Inclusive Entrepreneurship the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank working with Hull City Council, East Riding Council and the Microbusiness Alliance has established a new fund of £30,000 for aspiring young entrepreneurs who have experienced the care system that live in Hull and the East Riding which will be named in the memory of Mark Jones the Director of Regeneration at Hull City Council.
Liz Barclay Small Business Commissioner and Patron of John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank said, "The John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank was one of the first organisations to sign up to the Charter for Inclusive Entrepreneurship and it seemed logical for us to establish a separate fund of £30,000 to support aspiring young entrepreneurs who have experienced the care system.”
“I never met Mark personally, but since I became involved in the youth enterprise eco-system in Hull, I have heard so much about his positive commitment to young people and so it seemed right to name it in memory of Mark.’
Useful Fact sheets for Care leavers
Please click on the links below to access Department of Education information and advice leaflets during the current Covid-19 pandemic.
Single, young or expectant parents
Self-employed, work in the gig-economy or on zero hours contract
Further Support
All local authorities like Hull City Council have a legal duty to support young people making the transition from care to adulthood and make sure that care leavers know about all of the services and support that is available to them.
Just because you are leaving or have already left care doesn’t mean we have stopped caring about you. We want to make sure that you feel safe and supported and know where and who to go to for advice and support.
Services and support for Care Leavers in Hull are provided by the 16-25 Team. 01482 615650 leaving.care@hullcc.gov.uk.