Deadline for Care Day celebration tickets extended
The council’s Corporate Parenting team is inviting young people and families who are care experienced to an upcoming celebration event for Care Day 2025.
Care-experienced is a term used to describe anyone who has been in care at any stage of their lives.
This includes people living in residential care such as a children’s houses, foster care, kinship care (with friends or relatives), living at home (with a supervision order) or being adopted after being previously looked after.
Taking place on the third Friday of February each year, the event on Friday 21 February marks the ten-year milestone of National Care Day.
To celebrate, a celebratory dinner will be prepared by Friends of Redburn, who have kindly volunteered to host a special two-course meal at Redburn Community Hub in Irvine.
A family friendly event for all ages, the dinner will be hosted at Redburn Community Centre from 5.30pm until 7.30pm and will celebrate the voices of the care community.
Care Day in the world’s biggest celebration of children and young people with care experience.
Councillor Alan Hill, Cabinet Member for Communities and Islands, is encouraging residents to be part of the action and book tickets for the free event.
He said: “The council’s Corporate Parenting team works tirelessly all year round to champion and support those who are care experienced in our communities.
“We are delighted that Friends of Redburn have generously supported the team to provide a warm two course meal to care experienced residents on 21 February.
“The aim of the celebration dinner is to give children, young people, adults and their families and friends the chance to gather as a community for Care Day.
“It is also an opportunity to help build relationships and connections between children, young people and residents who have had experience of Scotland’s care system at any point in their lives.”
By sharing a meal together in a relaxed and informal way, everyone will have the opportunity to come together in a safe and supportive environment.
It is hoped that the setting will provide a chance for everyone to share their experiences, identify challenges they may collectively face and find out about the support available locally to improve their lives.
Quote: We take our statutory duties as Corporate Parents extremely seriously. As a council, we are committed to safeguarding all care experienced residents, providing them with the scaffolding needed to ensure that children, families and our workforce are supported by a care system that is there when it is needed. The evening event is an opportunity to do just this. So why not secure your tickets today for this worthwhile free community event and celebrate with us this Care Day?
Quote from: Councillor Alan Hill, Cabinet Member for Communities and Islands
Tickets are FREE however registration is required via the online booking form.
Ticket registration closes on Thursday 13 February 2025 and participants can add their meal preferences and dietary requirements when booking online.
Children under 12 require a parent or guardian to attend with them. The parent/guardian should complete the booking form (above) on behalf of the children and/or young people they will be attending with.
As Corporate Parents, North Ayrshire Council is committed to ensuring that those that are care experienced are safe, nurtured and supported.
We work closely with partner agencies, staff, carers and the care experienced community to ensure infants, children and young people have the extra support, love, time and positive relationships they need to help them realise their potential.
Find out more about the council’s progress to #KeepThePromise in the Corporate Parenting Plan 2023-2026.
Stay tuned to the Corporate Parenting team on social media via Facebook and X (formerly twitter) to find out more about events, updates and support available near you.
Published: 06 February 2025