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A £1.7 million fund is available for third-sector organisations in Scotland to develop and deliver short breaks projects for disabled children and young people (aged 20 and under) and their carers. The fund, made available through Shared Care Scotland’s Better Breaks grant, aims to provide respite from their normal routine.
Shared Care Scotland is an organisation that supports unpaid carers by offering information and resources on short breaks in Scotland.
Grants of up to £35,000 are available (for unincorporated organisations, the maximum grant available is £10,000)
Short breaks projects can include breaks away, days out, and/or shorter, regular activities and sessions, benefiting disabled children, young people, and their families.
Grants provided will cover 12 months from April 2026 – March 2027.
Applications must be submitted by 5pm on 3 November 2025.
Interested applicants are encouraged to attend online support workshops for more information or arrange a Teams call with the Short Break Fund team for detailed discussions.
Further details are available on the Better Breaks webpage.
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