National Care Leavers Month #NCLM
When: November 2026
Theme: Leading the Way: From Experience to Empowerment
#NCLM 2026
National Care Leavers Month 2026 is a time to celebrate care-experienced people and help them prosper through a range of events and opportunities. 2026 marks the second time this national event has spanned an entire month.
National Light Up
In 2026, we will once again celebrate National Care Leavers Month by illuminating buildings, works of art, statues and monuments across the UK in Covenant Blue, showing support for care-experienced young people and raising awareness of the care leaver community.
The National Light Up includes iconic landmarks such as the London Eye, Blackpool Tower and Channel 4’s London offices, alongside buildings and landmarks taking part across the country throughout November.
National Light Up Launch Event
The official National Light Up launch took place on Monday 2nd November 2026 at Shell Centre, beside the London Eye on London’s South Bank.
Following a reception, guests enjoyed a trip on the London Eye, illuminated in blue to mark the start of NCLM and a series of light-ups across the UK.
Channel 4 Idents
Once again Channel 4 will show idents, short animated and live-action videos, between programmes to promote #NCLM. Last year Channel 4 reached 7.4 million individuals during the National Care Leavers Month, a reach of 12%.
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From fitness and driving to everyday banking, explore a range of offers designed to make life easier and help you save money.
Discover discounted PureGym memberships to help you stay active, free access to the AA Theory Test App to support you on your journey towards driving and useful bank account support from Lloyds Banking Group.
Whether you’re developing new skills, managing your finances or looking after your wellbeing, there’s something to help you take your next step.
Employment Opportunities
Ready to take your next step? Discover career opportunities, work experience and training across the UK.
Sign up for NHS job alerts or explore Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust’s Universal Family Career Development Workshop.
Discover Sky’s Graduate Programmes and Summer Internships, work experience and employment opportunities with Premier Inn, or explore apprenticeships and careers in highways and infrastructure with Ringway.
Sign-up for personalised opportunity and giveaway updates straight to your inbox.
Working Together for #NCLM
The Sub-Alliance for Looked-After Children & Care Leavers, alongside care-experienced young people from across the country, were working together to coordinate plans for NCLM from early 2026.
The shift from a week to a full month was based on what care-experienced people told us they wanted. The theme and logo were designed by care-experienced young people, and the celebration continues to be shaped by their ideas and experiences.
Be Part of #NCLM 2027
If your organisation would like to be involved in National Care Leavers Month 2027, please get in touch with the Care Leaver Covenant via info@mycovenant.org.uk.
Your involvement could change the life of a care-experienced young person.