Adam and Angel are ‘unsung heroes’. They have significant caring roles in their own families but use their experiences to promote the needs of other young carers by mentoring, raising awareness, advising the local NHS, and lobbying MPs. 

Since he was nine years old Alex has spent five hours a day caring for his mum, nan and granddad by cooking meals, cleaning, changing dressings and more. He spends his limited spare time raising awareness of other young carers, for example by organising a Young Carers Week in his college. 

Ethan is 13 and his physical challenges haven’t deterred him from helping others. Ethan's social action and extraordinary commitment helped raise awareness of the plight of refugee families in London. 

Jonathan has always strived to uphold the dignity of his fellow students and committed to helping others know that they can make a difference. He is a dedicated campaigner, raising awareness of youth mental health issues as well as building youth involvement in democracy. 

 Lucien and Georges work quietly and humbly in the background, standing up for the rights and justice of their fellow young people. They reach out and befriend other young adults in their deprived inner city area of Birmingham. 

The young people at St Thomas of Canterbury YCW Group have real zeal for social justice and promoting the dignity of others. They represent the voice of young people on the Parish Council and are supporting the local primary school in a social action campaign. 

Hannah and Zoe have shown huge zeal, promoting peace and solidarity amongst young people in Newcastle for over 5 years. Each week they meet with a group of around 30 students - from different religions and backgrounds - to think about how to promote peace and solidarity. The organised a recent conference on welcoming refugees. 

Ella is currently the youngest member of the 'Young Peace Journalists'. Ella chose the refugee crisis as her focus and built her own links with various agencies to make contact with refugees. Ella has a natural presence of a peacemaker, she is confident yet full of humility, a young lady mature beyond her years.

Anna is a Peer Mentor for year 7 students with behaviour issues and secondary school transitions. She supports the younger students who have anger problems or just need someone to listen. 

The Eco Committee raise awareness and produce positive environmental outcomes throughout their school. After completing a whole school environmental review, they implemented a large number of initiatives and eco campaigns. 

Joab is passionate about the environment, and leads his school in their work to tread more lightly on the earth. Joab is deaf, and uses his experiences to make others understand their gifts and responsibilities. He also helps students at a local special school to get to grips with their environmental responsibilities too. 

As an active member of our Eco Group, Matthew has planted hundreds of trees around Fleetwood. Matthew recently helped to plant an orchard at school to save the local bee population. 

The students at St Gregory's Catholic Science College, Harrow, have been instrumental in supporting 150 guests on Sunday afternoons at Ealing Soup kitchen. The pupils have committed hundreds of hours volunteering their time helping out those who are vulnerable and in need of very fundamental assistance.

Niamh has been part of her school’s Faith in Action group for five years, tirelessly attending weekly meetings and supporting events. She is also part of the Lourdes group, joining the fundraising to ensure all the pupils get there.

Kelsea is a carer to her mum and younger sister, working hard without any complaint. And Kelsea spends most of her spare time working to help others in her volunteering work in the community. 

Jacinta has come a long way since her childhood in an orphanage in China. She is passionate about improving the lives of others. Jacinta has been instrumental in transforming the mindset of her peers over the years. 

The students are deeply committed to and involved with students who are struggling. As well as being a regular presence around the school, they give up their lunch breaks to set-up an ‘open door’ for students who just wish to to talk with someone.