Comic Relief: Young Carers Can
Overview
Applications from third sector organisations are welcomed to develop activities and services that will improve the well-being and aspiration of young carers, through tackling social exclusion and improving the self-esteem of participants. Organisations can apply for funding to run activities and events to support young carers between the ages of 5 and 18. The programme will also consider applications to support transitional age focused activities for groups of young adult carers up to the age of 24.
Organisations can apply for a grant of up to £2,500 to provide fun, social and structured activities for young carers who live within their local area.
The programme is open to ALL third sector organisations from across the UK. Organisations can apply for funding to pay for costs associated with running activities for young carers.
Carers Trust anticipates awarding around 20 grants in this round and will be aiming to achieve a spread of activities taking place across the UK. A second round of funding will be made available in late 2012.