TRANSFORMING YOUNG LIVES

For many of us, Christmas brings warmth, comfort, and the sense of belonging that comes from being surrounded by people who care. But for young people leaving the care system, Christmas can be one of the hardest times of the year. Across the UK, over 50,000 care leavers step into adulthood without the safety net most young people rely on. For them, turning 16 can feel like falling off a cliff — the support they once depended on suddenly disappears. Housing is often unstable,

For most of us, Christmas is a time of warmth, connection, and belonging — a chance to come home, to be surrounded by family, laughter, and love. But for too many young people leaving the care system, Christmas looks and feels very different. Dipika Kaushal, Chief Executive Officer, explains what we're doing to support them this year. Each year, across Kirklees and beyond, there is a group of young people who step into adulthood without the safety net that many of us take for