Deadline: 24 June 2024
The Take a Break is Scotland’s short breaks fund for carers of disabled children, young people and their families.
Take a Break grants can be used for a break away, towards leisure activities or outings; sports equipment and much, much more.
The aim of this fund is to improve unpaid carers’ quality of life, health and wellbeing by providing cash grants to help them access a short break from the day-to-day routine of caring. Take a Break grants can be used flexibly, to help meet the interests and circumstances of the carer.
Funding Information
- They expect their average award to be around £300.
- Duration
- If you are awarded a Take a Break grant, you will have 12 months to use it.
What you can apply for?
- Grants may be used flexibly and can contribute towards things like:
- a holiday or short break away – for the carer, whole family or disabled young person
- day trips – entrance fees to theme parks or zoos, meals out or a spa day
- an additional carer – to enable you to relax and fully participate during a break away
- travel costs – ferry, bus or train tickets, travel passes, flights, fuel or taxi fares
- sport, play or leisure equipment – including camping equipment, a paddleboard or a trampoline
- clubs and activities – membership fees, sports training, season tickets or hobby materials
- digital devices and subscriptions – for entertainment, learning and socialising.
Ineligible Funding
- Take a Break cannot, unfortunately, be used for:
- capital items such as vehicles
- replacement of statutory funding
- a break that has already been arranged or something that has already been purchased
- items that do not meet the principles of the fund, which is to support carers to have a break
Who can apply?
- You can apply for a Take a Break grant if you:
- have lived in Scotland for six months
- are a UK resident
- care for a disabled child or young person with complex additional support needs aged 0 to 20 years, who lives at home.
- Please note: you will not be eligible to apply if the child or young person you care for is looked after by the local authority, or lives away from your home (e.g. in foster care).
For more information, visit Family Fund Trust.
