Creative Breaks funding seeks to boost short breaks for carers

CHARITIES across the north-east are being invited to apply for funding to help develop and deliver short breaks and services for carers.

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 (ie overnight stays, residential breaks), days out, and/or shorter sessions (such as 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 - for example, 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 £1.1 million is available. Grants are for one year spanning October 2024 to September 2025.

For more information, and to apply, visit https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/

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