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Shared Care Scotland - Creative Breaks
Created: 08/04/2025
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), 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 (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 the 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 the carers and the people they care for, by providing a break from their normal routine.
A total of around £1.5 million is available. Grants are for one year (October 2025 – September 2026).
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).
For full details on eligibility criteria, download their guidance here
Application assistance
The Short Breaks Fund team is here to help. We know that writing funding applications can take a lot of time and effort and we don’t want that to go to waste! We are happy to answer any questions you have about the fund, how to apply and about your proposed project.
- Resources and toolkits
- Grant impact reports
- Applicant support session - 2.00-3.00 on Thursday 08 May
- Phone-in sessions on 14 April, 01 May, and 14 May
How to apply
To apply, visit the Creative Breaks page on the Shared Care Scotland website and download the application form, budget template, and guidance for applicants.
Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
The closing date for applications is 5.00pm on Thursday 22 May 2025.
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