voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
-
Shared Care Scotland - Short Breaks Fund: Better Breaks
Created: 09/10/2023
News/Events Category: Funding and Finance
This item will show under the following categories: Children and Families Health and Social CareBetter 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.
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).
Apply online via the Shared Care Scotland website. They strongly advise that you make use of the support available before submitting an application.
Full details and links can be found here.
Better Breaks usually opens for applications in the autumn of each year for activities planned to start in spring of the following year.
The next deadline is 17.00 on Thursday 16 November 2023. You will be notified of the outcome by late March 2024. Grants will be issued to successful applicants in April 2024. Funded projects must be completed by 31 March 2025.
What now?
See other news/events in the Funding and Finance category
Go to the main News page
Tell us about your own news
News/Events Categories:
Children and Families (84 items)Climate/Environment (7 items)
Community Events (18 items)
Consultations (12 items)
Employability (36 items)
Funding and Finance (29 items)
FVA News (1 item)
General News (14 items)
Goods, Donations and Services (4 items)
Governance (11 items)
Health and Social Care (85 items)
Job Vacancies (16 items)
Partnerships, Networks and Forums (32 items)
Technology (4 items)
Training and Learning (74 items)
Volunteering (37 items)
Go to the main News page
