National Care Leavers' Month: events and activities
National Care Leavers' Month (NCLM) is a UK-wide month of awareness, celebration, and advocacy for care-experienced young people.
Find and take part in events and activities organised by Croydon Council and other organisations.
Croydon Council events and activities
Monday 16 November | Construction Work Experience Week
When: Monday 16 to Friday 20 November
Where: Location to be confirmed
A 5-day construction work experience programme introducing participants to the sector and career opportunities.
Email amanda.warren2@croydon.gov.uk.
Tuesday 17 November | Link Youth Employment drop-in: helping young people into work
When: 9am to 4pm
Where: Croydon Works Office, CR9 1ET
Employment-focused drop-in supporting young people to explore routes into work and employment opportunities.
You do not need to book.
Wednesday 18 November | Stay and Play with Systemic Talk
When: 10am to 11:30am
Where: Woodlands Family Hub, CR2 6HD
A stay-and-play session with an opportunity for conversation and support for care-experienced parents and their children.
You do not need to book. For queries, email staying.close@croydon.gov.uk.
Wednesday 18 November | Virtual School Awards
When: 4pm to 8pm
Where: Croydon College, CR9 1DX
Invite only.
Thursday 19 November | Virtual NEET drop-in
When: 2pm to 4pm
Where: Online
Email stepstosuccess@croydon.gov.uk.
Monday 23 November | Digital and AI Work Experience
When: 10am to 3pm
Where: Online
An opportunity to explore careers in digital and artificial intelligence through work experience.
Email amanda.warren2@croydon.gov.uk.
Tuesday 24 November | Settle ILS workshop
When: 12pm to 3pm
Where: Room F10, Town Hall, CR0 1NX
An independent living skills workshop focusing on practical skills for everyday life.
You do not need to book.
Tuesday 24 November | Money Ready, Day 1
When: 10am to 3pm
Where: Merky FC HQ, SE25 5PH
The first day of a 2-day programme focusing on financial confidence, budgeting and money management.
Personal advisers should email staying.close@croydon.gov.uk.
Tuesday 24 November | Care Leavers Forum
When: 4:30pm to 6:30pm
Where: Merky FC HQ, SE25 5PH
A forum where care-experienced young people can share their experiences, views and ideas.
Book your place at the Care Experienced Forum.
Wednesday 25 November | Money Ready, Day 2
When: 10am to 3pm
Where: Merky FC HQ, SE25 5PH
The second day of the Money Ready programme, continuing practical money management learning. Young people must attend both days.
Personal advisers should email staying.close@croydon.gov.uk.
Wednesday 25 November | Esther Outreach: exploring the care leavers' journey
When: 7pm to 8pm
Where: Cherry Hub, CR0 2BY
An outreach session exploring the experiences and journey of care leavers.
You do not need to book.
Thursday 26 November | Town Hall light display
When: 3pm to 8pm
Where: Town Hall, CR0 1NX
A Town Hall light display marking National Care Leavers Month.
You do not need to book.
Thursday 26 November | Virtual NEET drop-in
When: 2pm to 4pm
Where: Online
Email stepstosuccess@croydon.gov.uk.
Other events
Find other Care Leavers' Month events.