We are delighted that Kingstonian FC have announced the continuation of their Community Partnership with Kingston Carers' Network (KCN) this Young Carers Action Day. The partnership has been running since 2017 and is particularly focused on supporting young carers. As part of this, Kingstonian will feature the KCN logo on their first team player’s shorts and include an advert for their services for carers in all match day programmes.
Research undertaken for the BBC suggests that there are on average two to three young carers in every class and yet most of them have yet to be identified. This is why Kingstonian Football Club and Kingstonian Supporters Club have been working to help raise awareness of young carers needs. To help improve carer awareness in the community, Kingstonian FC also offer:
• "Kids for Free" under 18 season tickets provided to young carers
• Young Carers Days at first team matches.
• Football Fun Days for young carers with coaching support
• Concessionary entrance for adult carers
• A link on the Kingstonian website to Kingston Carers' Network.