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  • Creative Breaks funding programme open now - grants for third sector organisations

    Created: 04/04/2019
    News/Events Category: Funding and Finance


    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), 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 (i.e. overnight stays, residential breaks), days out, and/or shorter sessions (i.e. 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. Short breaks should also benefit the cared-for person and others (e.g. family members) and help sustain the caring relationship.

    Short break activities can be for carers, for the people they care for, or for both the carers and the cared-for people to enjoy together. To be eligible for Creative Breaks funding, projects must be able to evidence how their activities will benefit both carers and the people they care for, by providing a break from their normal routine.

    A total of £0.6 million is available. Grants are for one year (October 2019 – September 2020).

    Can we 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).

    How do we apply?

    To apply, click here to visit the Creative Breaks page on their website and download the application form, budget template and guidance for applicants.

    Completed applications should be sent to [email protected].

    Next deadline: Thursday 23 May 2019.




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