Grants are available for unpaid carers for respite breaks and associated replacement care across the UK.
Fund Information
- Funding body:
- Carers Trust
- Maximum value:
- Discretionary
- Application deadline:
- None specified
Background
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has placed increased demand on unpaid carers providing round the clock care for a friend or family member.
This fund has been set up by the Carers Trust to help provide much needed respite breaks for unpaid carers. The fund was launched to mark the 70th birthday of Carers Trust President, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal.
Objectives of Fund
The aim of the fund is to provide grants to approximately 30,000 carers through Carers Trust local partner services, so carers can take breaks at no expense to themselves.
Value Notes
No minimum or maximum grant amount is specified.
Who Can Apply
Any unpaid carer who is registered with a Carers Trust Network Partner is eligible to apply. Applications must be made through the Network Partner with which the carer is registered.
Contact details for local Network Partners can be found on the Carers Trust website.
Restrictions
Carers who are not registered with a Network Partner are not eligible to apply.
Eligible Expenditure
Grants are intended to provide respite breaks for unpaid carers and cover the costs of replacement care.
Location
United Kingdom
How To Apply
The Fund is open from June 2021.
Applicants are advised to contact the funder for further information on how to apply.
Useful documents & links
Useful Links
Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:
- Enquiries
Carers Trust
Unit 101
164–180 Union Street
London
SE1 0LH
Tel: 0300 772 9600
Email: [email protected]