The Creative Breaks, Short Breaks Fund is now open for applications for 2024-2025.
The Creative Breaks programme provides 12 month grants to third sector organisations to develop and deliver short breaks projects and services for carers of adults (aged 21 years and over), and young carers (caring for children or adults), and the people that they care for. Short breaks activities can take many different forms – including breaks away (overnight stays, residential breaks), days out, and/or shorter sessions (regular activities). Activities must be designed to enable carers to have a life outside or alongside their caring role, and to support their health and wellbeing.
To be eligible for Creative Breaks funding, projects must be able to evidence how their activities will benefit both the carers and the people they care for, by providing a break from their normal routine. This funding is for third sector (voluntary organisations) operating in Scotland. You do not have to be a registered charity to apply. However, your organisation must have a constitution that states your organisation’s purposes are solely charitable and that it delivers public benefit in achieving its purpose(s).
A total of around £1.1 Million is available, with grants set up to be utilised for one year (October 2024–September 2025).
Applications can now be made online via the Short Breaks Fund form, and the closing date is Thursday 23 May 2024 at 5pm.
Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
For further information, please visit the Shared Care Scotland website.
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