Shared Care Scotland - Short Breaks Fund: Better Breaks
Details
Better Breaks is a funding programme of the Short Breaks Fund, operated by Shared Care Scotland on behalf of the National Carers Organisations and the Scottish Government. The purpose of the Short Breaks Fund is to increase the range, availability, and choice of short breaks for unpaid carers and those they care for across Scotland. The Better Breaks programme funds a wide range of short breaks projects and services, including activities and breaks for:
- Disabled children and young people without their carers
- Families to enjoy together
- Young/sibling carers with the person they care for
Projects must be able to evidence how their activities will benefit both children and young people with disabilities and their carers, by providing a break from their normal routine. These breaks should increase opportunities for children and young people to engage in activities they enjoy, give carers a break from their caring role, and improve wellbeing for all involved.
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Geographical areas funded: Scotland
Fund type
- Type of funding:
- Grant
- Type of cost:
- Revenue
Fund award sizes
- Maximum:
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- Average:
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- Annually awarded:
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- Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply
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).
When to apply
Better Breaks opens for applications in October each year for activities planned to start in Spring of the following year.
How to apply
Apply online via the Shared Care Scotland website.
Support is available to help with your application. Details of the free applicant workshops, toolkits and phone in sessions are available on the website.
Exclusions
Activites funded: Advice and information Befriending and mentoring Health care and wellbeing Respite and holidays
Beneficiaries funded: Carers Disabilities Young people
Last reviewed 12 days ago
Shared Care Scotland
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Charity registered in Scotland SC005315
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Unit 2, Dunfermline Business Centre Izatt Avenue, Dunfermline, KY11 3BZ
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